The National Championship Game between Georgia and Alabama on Monday night is just one of the many events planned for fans and the public around Mercedes Benz Stadium and the Georgia World Congress Center Saturday through Monday, including concerts by Darius Rucker, Kendrick Lamar and Brett Young. Here are the announced events at a glance.
The College Football Championship Fan Playoff Central , open Saturday-Monday(schedule below), offers hands-on games and clinics, live band performances, celebrity guest appearances, autograph opportunities and pep rallies in celebration of college football.
A full weekend of outdoor concerts is planned under the name AT&T Playoff Playlist Live, plus the halftime concert during the championship game by Kendrick Lamar, will also be outside the stadium and open to the public. Jason Derulo, The Chainsmokers and Darius Rucker headline the trio of shows at Centennial Olympic Park. Also on the bill are Charlie Puth, Lizzo, Bebe Rexha, Spencer Ludwig and Brett Young. Local DJs will be on site to entertain in between the musical acts.
Friday, Jan. 5, 2018.
- No official events announced.
Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018:
- Fan Playoff Central interactive experience, Georgia World Congress Center. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Event website
- AT&T Playoff Playlist Live concerts, Centennial Olympic Park. Gates open 4 p.m. Performers: Jason Derulo, Charlie Puth and Lizzo Event website
- Championship Tailgate Plaza, outside Mercedes Benz Stadium. Ongoing. Event website
- Media Day (open to the public), Philips Arena. Coaches and players answer questions from sports journalists, and the public is invited to watch. UGA players and coaches 9 a.m.; Alabama players and coaches 10:30 a.m. Event website.
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Credit: Jhn Amis
Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018:
- Fan Playoff Central interactive experience, Georgia World Congress Center. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Event website
- AT&T Playoff Playlist Live concerts, Centennial Olympic Park. Gates open 4 p.m. Performers: The Chainsmokers, Bebe Rexha and Spencer Ludwig. Event website
- Championship Tailgate Plaza, outside Mercedes Benz Stadium. Ongoing. Event website
- Extra Yard 5K, Starts at Mercedes Benz Stadium, finishes at CNN Center. 8 a.m. Event website
- Taste of the Championship charity food event, Georgia Aquarium, 7-10 p.m. Event website
Monday, Jan. 8, 2018:
- Fan Playoff Central interactive experience, Georgia World Congress Center. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Event website
- AT&T Playoff Playlist Live concerts, Centennial Olympic Park. Gates open at noon. Performers: Darius Rucker and Brett Young. Event website
- Championship Tailgate Plaza, outside Mercedes Benz Stadium. Ongoing. Officially opens 10 a.m. Event website
- Toddler Time Penguin Party, Georgia Aquarium. 10 a.m. Event website
- National Championship Game. Gates open 5:30 p.m., pre-game show 7:30 p.m. Kickoff shortly after 8 p.m.
- Halftime Show Concert by Kendrick Lamar. Centennial Olympic Park. The concert will be shown inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Staff writers Tim Tucker and Melissa Ruggieri contributed to this article.
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