Atlanta United will open for 70,000 four times in 2018

Atlanta United will open its third level, which will expand capacity to approximately 70,000 for four games next season at Mercedes-Benz Stadium:

March 11 vs. D.C. United;

June 30 vs. Orlando;

July 15 vs. Seattle;

Sept. 22 vs. Real Salt Lake.

Atlanta United led MLS in average attendance last season (48,200) and set numerous league records, including single-game attendance in the regular season (71,874) set in the finale against Toronto and then the mark in the playoffs (67,221) set against Columbus.

The lower bowl of Mercedes-Benz Stadium can seat approximately 40,000.

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