Review of Mercedes Benz Stadium

Inside and out, Mercedes Benz Stadium is spectacular. From the seats to the food, they are doing everything right. They offer everything from stadium hot dogs to Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q. The seating allows for a good view from everywhere in the stadium no matter which of the 70,000 + seats you are in. The retractable roof is miraculous, and the teams that play there are playing well. Despite the $1.2 billion cost, the stadium is the most unique and cool in the country.

Along with all of the affordable stadium brand food, there are restaurants including Chick-fil-A, Fox Bros, Iberian Pig and even dessert options like Bruster’s Ice Cream. When you go to Mercedes Benz Stadium, food will not be a problem.

Last season, the Falcons had an attendance average of about 72,000 per game, while Atlanta United averaged well over 50,000. The maximum capacity is 80,000 for “special events,” but they only offered 42,500 seats for the majority of Atlanta United’s games last season, and they offered 72,000 for the Falcons. There are 7,500 “club” seats that are padded, and there are three levels of seating with lots of standing room as well. You can get right up near the action with first level club seats, allowing field access to those whose seats are in the middle three sections.

The retractable roof allows for air conditioning and cover in bad weather, and an outdoor-like environment for good weather. With the push of a button, the roof will open or close in only 12 minutes, allowing a late decision to be made about the roof. While there were some issues when the stadium was new, the roof works well now and is in good condition. There are eight panels that slide at an angle to close in a circle. It is the most unique and interesting roof in the world, unseen before Mercedes Benz Stadium.

While maybe Staples Center may have more food variety, Mercedes Benz has enough good options for you to get whatever you want. Maybe Suntrust Park has a more intimate feel, but Mercedes Benz allows for a high-energy environment with lots of fans. Sure, Lucas Oil Stadium may have a good roof too, but Mercedes Benz has a fast moving, unique roof that’s unlike any other.Wrigley field may have more history, but Mercedes Benz will make history in the years to come.These things add up to make the best sports stadium in the world, and I hope the stadium will be here for many years to come.

By Ellis Balser