Photos: The scene at the Falcons’ new Mercedes-Benz Stadium

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Photos: The scene at the Falcons’ new Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Atlanta and the Falcons welcomed their newest massive sports facility, Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, August 26, 2017.

August 26, 2017 Atlanta - Tammy Jackson (foreground), employee at the stadium, cheers as Atlanta Falcons fans arrive new Mercedes-Benz Stadium before an exhibition game against the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday, August 26, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 26, 2017 Atlanta - Fans stand for the national anthem before an exhibition game against the Arizona Cardinals at the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, August 26, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

8/26/17 - Atlanta, GA - Falcons players take the field for early pre-game warm ups. The first game in Mercedes-Benz Stadium was Saturday, as the Atlanta Falcons played Arizona in an exhibition game.. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

August 26, 2017 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons fans walk through inside new Mercedes-Benz Stadium before an exhibition game against the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday, August 26, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

8/26/17 - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan seems to like what he sees as he takes the field for early pregame warmups. The first game in Mercedes-Benz Stadium was Saturday, as the Atlanta Falcons played Arizona in an exhibition game.. JOHN SPINK /JSPINK@AJC.COM

August 26, 2017 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons' mascot Freddie poses with fans as fans arrive new Mercedes-Benz Stadium before an exhibition game against the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday, August 26, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

8/26/17 - Atlanta, GA - Armed Forces personnel lead the falcons onto the field. The first game in Mercedes-Benz Stadium was Saturday, as the Atlanta Falcons played Arizona in an exhibition game.. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

Fans arrive at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the new home of the Atlanta Falcons, before a pre-season game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

August 26, 2017 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons fans take selfies in front of a Falcon statue in a plaza as they arrive new Mercedes-Benz Stadium before an exhibition game against the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday, August 26, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Rickey Holsey, right, tailgates outside of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the new home of the Atlanta Falcons, before a pre-season game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Fans arrive at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the new home of the Atlanta Falcons, before a pre-season game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Jerry Fuller grills food outside of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the new home of the Atlanta Falcons, before a pre-season game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

August 26, 2017 Atlanta - Falcons players take the field before an exhibition game against the Arizona Cardinals at the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, August 26, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Troy Speights takes a selfie in front of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the new home of the Atlanta Falcons, before a pre-season game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

A fan walks outside of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the new home of the Atlanta Falcons, before a pre-season game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

August 26, 2017 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons fans walk through inside new Mercedes-Benz Stadium before an exhibition game against the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday, August 26, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

8/26/17 - Atlanta, GA - Falcons players take the field for early pre-game warm ups. The first game in Mercedes-Benz Stadium was Saturday, as the Atlanta Falcons played Arizona in an exhibition game.. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

8/26/17 - Atlanta, GA - Fans stand for the National Anthem. The first game in Mercedes-Benz Stadium was Saturday, as the Atlanta Falcons played Arizona in an exhibition game.. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

Ari Tatum, left, Chelsea Smith, center, and Ivy Smith tailgate outside of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the new home of the Atlanta Falcons, before a pre-season game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Fans enter the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the new home of the Atlanta Falcons, before a pre-season game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

August 26, 2017 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons fans arrive new Mercedes-Benz Stadium before an exhibition game against the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday, August 26, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 26, 2017 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons fans walk through inside new Mercedes-Benz Stadium before an exhibition game against the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday, August 26, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Ivy Smith, left, and Brent Wilson tailgate outside of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the new home of the Atlanta Falcons, before a pre-season game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

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August 26, 2017 Atlanta: Passing the flag on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017 at the opening of the brand new Mercedes Benz Stadium and pre-season NFL game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Arizona Cardinals. JOHN SPINK/JSPINK@AJC.COM

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