December 16, 2023

Cricket Celebration Bowl: Howard vs. Florida A&M

Join us for the annual Cricket Celebration Bowl, an exhilarating showcase of HBCU football excellence! Witness top HBCU teams face off in an exciting bowl game, and celebrate the tradition of HBCU football at our stadium.

10:30 AM
Gates Open
12:00 PM
Event Start
Mercedes-Benz Stadium parking lot map from overhead showing a diagram of each available lot for event days

Parking and Transportation

Plan ahead with a variety of parking options for games and events at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. There are more than 20,000 parking spots available within a 20-minute walk of the stadium. Pre-purchasing your pass is highly recommended as all parking will often sell out prior to an event.

*Please use precaution when purchasing parking passes from secondary resale markets.

Stadium Bag Policy

For quickest entry into the stadium, we strongly recommend that you do not bring a bag on event day. If a bag is necessary, the bag must meet the following criteria in order to enter the stadium:

Clear Bags (Plastic, Vinyl, or PVC)

> Bags that are CLEAR plastic, vinyl or PVC and not exceed 12” x 6” x 12” or 30.5 x 15.25 x 30.5 cm. This includes clear backpacks, clear fanny packs and clear cinch bags that fit within permissible dimensions.

> No buckles, grommets/hardware or décor can be concealing any part of the bag.

> One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag.

12’’ wide or less
12’’ tall or less
6’’ deep or less

Non-Clear Bags

> Small, non-clear bags that do not exceed 4.5" x 6.5" in size, with or without a handle or strap can be taken into the stadium with a clear plastic bag.

4.5’’ wide or less
6.5’’ tall or less

ALL OTHER BAGS THAT DO NOT MEET THE BAG GUIDELINES ABOVE WILL BE PROHIBITED FROM ENTERING AN NFL STADIUM

Merch Locations

  • Outside Gate 1
  • Across from Gate 2
  • Gate 1 Store
  • Sections 107, 204, 234, 338, 324
  • PGATS at 115
  • 118 Store
  • 120 AmFam
  • 133 Helmet Wall
  • 338 Alcove
  • Delta Club**
  • Mercedes-Benz Club**

** Requires Club Access

Know Before You Go

Entrances


Please use any gate for entry into the stadium.

Fans with premium seating options such as suites and clubs an enter at North Club Entrance or any general gates.

Parking


Pre-purchase parking directly from the Mercedes-Benz Stadium car park or via parking.mercedesbenzstadium.com

Transportation


Marta

  • Voted #1 Experience by Fans!
    Avoid parking hassles by taking MARTA to Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For just $2.50 each way, enjoy convenient access right at the front door. Use the GWCC/Philips Arena/CNN Center Station for easy arrivals and departures.


Rideshare

  • Mercedes-Benz Stadium offers two rideshare drop-off and pick-up locations near the Stadium.
    • Rideshare Zone 1 is our primary and largest Rideshare Zone, located on Northside Drive in front of Georgia World Congress Center – Building C. Exit the stadium at Gate 1 and head north, following the wayfinding signs along the Northside Drive sidewalk.
    • Rideshare Zone 2 is located on the Centennial Olympic Park Drive sidewalk heading towards State Farm Arena.  Please anticipate increased wait times when using Rideshare for departure.

Explore our detailed A-to-Z guide, outlining facilities and services for an informed and hassle-free visit. Discover information regarding Parking, Bag Policy, Restroom Locations and more.

Fan Guidelines

Accessibility

From accessible parking to accommodative seating, Mercedes-Benz Stadium offers a host of ADA Services. We also provide wheelchair and companion seating on all levels.

Health and Safety

Emergency services are available on site at all times by texting (470) 444-0234. We take cleaning and disinfection to the next level. All "high touch" surfaces in stadium common areas are cleaned before, during, and after each event.

Bag Policy

For quickest entry into the stadium, we strongly recommend that you do not bring a bag on event day. If a bag is necessary, the bag must meet the specific criteria in order to enter the stadium

Bright and airy street tacos with lime on a table

Specialty and premium food offerings, custom developed culinary concepts, and unique food and beverage destinations are available on all levels of the stadium.