ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta’s new stadium has landed another big event.
Major League Soccer announced Monday that its 2018 All-Star Game will be held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, one day after Atlanta United set records for single-game and season attendance.
“We’re honored,” United owner Arthur Blank said at a news conference attended by MLS Commissioner Don Garber. “We will not let you down.”
Mercedes-Benz Stadium already landed the College Football Playoff championship game, which will be held in January, as well as the 2019 Super Bowl and the men’s basketball Final Four in 2020.
“The record is now complete,” Mayor Kasim Reed said.