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Georgia Dome

Stadium

Formerly Atlanta's main domed stadium, the Georgia Dome hosted NFL games, college bowls and concerts before its demolition in 2017; its role shaped decades of local sporting culture.

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Georgia Dome essentials

Address: Former site: 1 Georgia Dome Dr SW, Atlanta, GA (now redeveloped; see Mercedes‑Benz Stadium area)
Admission: No longer applicable-Georgia Dome demolished in 2017
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About Georgia Dome

The Georgia Dome was a large multi-purpose domed stadium in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, that opened in 1992 and served as a major sports and events venue for more than two decades. It was the long-time home stadium of the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons and hosted numerous major sporting and entertainment events.

Built and operated as a state-financed stadium that opened in 1992, it served as Atlanta’s primary large indoor stadium until being supplanted by Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Georgia Dome closed following the 2016 NFL season and was demolished in 2017.

The stadium stood in downtown Atlanta adjacent to the Georgia World Congress Center and Centennial Olympic Park, occupying a central position within the city’s sports and convention district.

  • Capacity and fate: Seating capacity was approximately 71,000 for football and larger configurations were used for special events; the venue closed after the opening of Mercedes-Benz Stadium and was demolished in 2017.
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Georgia Dome

The Georgia Dome was demolished in 2017; its memory is best encountered in sports museums or local history resources.

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The Georgia Dome no longer exists as a visitor site.

Weather & Climate near Georgia Dome

Climate

Georgia Dome's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1297 mm/year), wettest in March.

Air Quality: AQI 36 Good
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
-14°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable 0° - 11° 3° 127 mm partly cloudy 82% 2.9 m/s 0.5 moderate 10.1h
February Acceptable 2° - 14° 6° 121 mm partly cloudy 82% 2.9 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.9h
March Good 6° - 19° 12° 142 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.9 m/s 1.2 high 11.9h
April Very Good 10° - 23° 16° 104 mm partly cloudy 78% 2.7 m/s 1.7 very high 12.9h
May Very Good 15° - 27° 21° 105 mm partly cloudy 76% 2.3 m/s 1.9 very high 13.8h
June Excellent 19° - 30° 25° 95 mm partly cloudy 73% 2.0 m/s 2.1 extreme 14.2h
July Very Good 21° - 32° 26° 127 mm partly cloudy 71% 1.9 m/s 2.0 extreme 14.0h
August Excellent 21° - 31° 26° 95 mm partly cloudy 70% 1.8 m/s 1.8 very high 13.2h
September Excellent 17° - 28° 23° 96 mm some cloud 70% 2.0 m/s 1.5 very high 12.3h
October Excellent 11° - 23° 17° 82 mm some cloud 71% 2.1 m/s 1.1 high 11.2h
November Very Good 6° - 18° 12° 95 mm some cloud 74% 2.3 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.3h
December Acceptable 2° - 13° 6° 108 mm partly cloudy 82% 2.7 m/s 0.4 low 9.8h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Georgia Dome

The Georgia Dome no longer stands. Visit Mercedes‑Benz Stadium and the surrounding sports precinct in downtown Atlanta for current events and stadium tours.

Tips for Visiting Georgia Dome

  • Do not plan a visit-the Georgia Dome was demolished in 2017 and the site has been redeveloped around Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
  • For sporting history, visit the nearby College Football Hall of Fame or explore archives and exhibits in Atlanta museums.