Photos: SEC Championship Game announcement

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Photos: SEC Championship Game announcement

Officials announce a new agreement that calls for the SEC Championship Game to be played in the new Falcons stadium each season from 2017 through 2026.

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey speaks Tuesday during the press conference announcing a 10-year deal at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta to play the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank speaks Tuesday during the press conference announcing a deal at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta to play the SEC Championship game at the Falcons' new stadium, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, in Atlanta through the year 2026.

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey (left) and Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank answer questions Tuesday during the press conference announcing a 10-year deal at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta to play the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey (from left) sits with John Stephenson, CEO of the College Football Hall of Fame, Chris Carr from the Office of the Governor, and Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank Tuesday during the press conference announcing a 10-year deal at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta to play the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed makes remarks Tuesday during the press conference announcing a 10-year deal at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta to play the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey speaks Tuesday during the press conference announcing a 10-year deal at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta to play the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank during the press conference announcing a 10-year deal Tuesday at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta to play the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey speaks Tuesday during the press conference announcing a 10-year deal at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta to play the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

John Stephenson, CEO of the College Football Hall of Fame, speaks Tuesday during the press conference announcing a 10-year deal at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta to play the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey (left) answers questions Tuesday during the press conference announcing a 10-year deal at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta to play the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Sankey was joined on stage with Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed (second from left), Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank (third right) and other officials.

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SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey speaks Tuesday during the press conference announcing a 10-year deal at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta to play the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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