The Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl take place on January 9th at The Mercedes Benz Stadium, and No. 1 Indiana will be facing off against No. 5 Oregon. This is the first time in the bowl’s 58-year history that two teams from the same conference will meet in the postseason. With a trip to the national championship in Miami on the line, local officials are preparing for tons of downtown activity, so here is everything fans and residents need to know ahead of the 7:30 p.m. EST kickoff at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl pre-game festivities
On Thursday festivities will kick off with Fan Night at the Georgia Aquarium from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Fans will be able to tour the galleries before a joint pep rally featuring both teams' cheerleaders and mascots at 6 p.m.
Tickets for the aquarium event are $36.99.
On game day, the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl FanFest will be at the Georgia World Congress Center’s Hall C starting at 2:30 p.m. The event offers interactive games, a "Battle of the Bands," and a final pep rally.
Entry is free for all game-ticket holders.
Taking MARTA or rideshare
What you can do:
City officials are urging fans to ride(MARTA) to avoid heavy Friday evening traffic.
Fans can take the Blue or Green rail lines directly to the GWCC/CNN Center or Vine City stations for a $5 round-trip fare. For those insisting on driving, official stadium parking lots are expected to sell out, with prices ranging from $70 to $110.
Rideshare users are directed to a designated pickup and drop-off zone at GWCC Bus Lane C on Northside Drive.
Inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Mercedes-Benz Stadium remains a 100% cashless venue. Fans carrying cash must use "ReadySTATION" kiosks to convert currency into prepaid debit cards.
Bag Policy
The stadium’s strict clear bag policy limits bags to clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC no larger than 12" x 6" x 12". Small clutch bags are permitted if they do not exceed 4.5" x 6.5".
Food
Despite the high-stakes nature of the playoff, the venue will maintain its "Fan-First" concession pricing, featuring $2 hot dogs and $4 refillable sodas.
Prohibited items
Outside alcohol, weapons, umbrellas with sharp tips, large camera lenses, drones, signs on sticks, noisemakers, and large non-clear bags are al prohibited.
Check the current A–Z guide on the Mercedes-Benz Stadium site the morning of the game for any last-minute additions.