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National Championship notice: Fans should enter stadium through Gates 2, 3 and 4

Lots of money has been spent tied to the 2018 national college football championship game in Atlanta. Much of it has been paid to out-of-town companies. Crews installed fresh images on the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday afternoon in preparation for Monday night’s game. The signs will come down soon after the game. MATT KEMPNER / AJC
Lots of money has been spent tied to the 2018 national college football championship game in Atlanta. Much of it has been paid to out-of-town companies. Crews installed fresh images on the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday afternoon in preparation for Monday night’s game. The signs will come down soon after the game. MATT KEMPNER / AJC
By Juliakate E Culpepper
Jan 8, 2018

Fans planning to attend Monday’s National Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium are encouraged to use Gates 2, 3, or 4 for quick entry.

Stadium gates open at 5 p.m. and kickoff is at 8 p.m.

Below is information regarding the locations of Gates 2, 3 and 4.

  • Gate 2: Off International Plaza, at entrance to the Front Porch
  • Gate 3: Off International Plaza, at entrance to the Front Porch
  • Gate 4: Off MLK Dr., at entrance to the Front Porch

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