Twenty-five years after the doors to the Georgia Dome first opened, the city of Atlanta made way for Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which opened in 2017.

Like the Georgia Dome, Mercedes-Benz Stadium will host many events throughout the year, including the College Football Playoff National Championship on Jan. 8, 2018.

But how does Mercedes-Benz Stadium stack up compared to the Georgia Dome? And what differences can football fans and visitors expect?

Dive into the numbers yourself with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s infographic below.

For more about Mercedes-Benz Stadium opening, find complete coverage from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution here.

Tour the new home of the Atlanta Falcons, the Mercedes-Benz Stadium with beat writer D. Orlando Ledbetter. Video by D. Orlando Ledbetter

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