When I think about the anticipated 200,000 passengers arriving per day between February 1 and 4 at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport—a 33 percent boost in passenger volume - my whole body cringes. I hate traffic so good thing there's the Marta. There is so much going on around town this weekend so I compiled this QUICK GUIDE so you'll have everything you need to know about Super Bowl LIII all in one place, hopefully, a place you're familiar with and you love.
Super Bowl LIII will take place on February 3, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 6:30 PM. The national anthem will be sung by Atlanta's own Gladys Knight and Maroon 5 will perform the Halftime Show. This event will mark Atlanta’s third Super Bowl and the first in 19 years; Super Bowl XXVIII in 1994 and Super Bowl XXXIV in 2000 at the Georgia Dome.
A lot has gone into planning this milestone event for Atlanta. Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said, "It's more than about the game, it's about a lasting legacy." Brett Daniels, the Host Committee’s chief operating officer said, “We are prepared to put on the greatest Super Bowl ever.” There you go! It's going to be great despite my inhibitions about hitting the traffic.
Have you seen this awesome video created by the amazing kids at Ron Clark Academy? If you're not already, this is sure to get you pumped!
πCentennial Olympic Park - "The Big Game" LIVE - Through February 2, 2019
πGeorgia World Congress Center -- Big Game Experience - Through February 2, 2019
πThe Children's Museum of Atlanta: Game Day Programming- January 31 to February 2, 2019
πState Farm Arena ~ Big Game Opening Night Fueled by Gatorade
πState Farm Arena ~Bud Light Big Game Music Fest
π Battery Atlanta - Shaq's Fun House
πSuntrust Park - Annual Celebrity Flag Football Challenge
π Battery Atlanta - FanFest
πMercedes Benz Stadium - Big Game
πWorld of Coca-Cola offers 5 ways to get ready for the Big Game.
Super Bowl Gospel Celebration: Comic and radio/TV personality Rickey Smiley will co-host the 20th annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration with a musical lineup that includes Kirk Franklin, Tasha Cobbs Leonard and the Winans. The NFL-sanctioned event will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019 at Atlanta Symphony Hall and will be televised on BET at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019.
EA Sports Bowl: EA Sports and On Location Experience will host the EA Sports Bowl at the Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019 at State Farm Arena. The lineup includes homegrown Georgia stars including Ludacris, Migos, Lil Yachty, Lil Baby, Metro Boomin’ and a DJ set from Lil Jon.
NFL Honors, the league’s nationally televised awards show that recognizes the season’s best players and performances, will be held at the Fox Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 2, the day before the game.
Head over to the Vegan at the Game Tailgate hosted by chef and activist Kimberly Barnes. The two-day event will feature vegan chefs, influencers, vendors, music, games and, of course, food. You can expect to feast on dishes such as vegan chili, plantain potato salad, mac and cheese, and collard greens with “hotlanta” pepper sauce.
11 a.m.-9 p.m. Feb. 1-2. 350 Marietta St. NW, Atlanta.
Community and business leaders are collaborating to showcase southwest Atlanta’s unique neighborhoods. The event will feature a soccer game, musical performances, several vendors and other activities. Westside Warmup events will take place in three locations near the Atlanta BeltLine Westside Trail: West End MARTA Station Soccer fields, Lee+White and 640 West Cafe.
4-10 p.m. Jan. 25. Various locations.
Chick-fil-A Backstage Tours - SOLD OUT but check back for changes and updates.
Visitors to Atlanta for Superbowl 53 are welcome to enjoy a complimentary Chick-fil-A Backstage Tour. The 60-minute journey will teach attendees all about the history of the fast food chain, and it will include a visit to the History Museum, the Car Museum and Truett’s Treehouse.
Jan. 29-Feb. 2. Chick-fil-A Support Center, 5200 Buffington Road, Atlanta.
The SunTrust Confidence Classic
Make your way to The Battery for a day of football fun. Test your talent as a quarterback, receiver and kicker during the skills challenge and interactive trivia game. And dance as the spirit squad and DJ Jammin John provide live entertainment.
Feb. 2-3. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. The Battery Atlanta, 800 Battery Ave. SE, Atlanta.
Free ‘Play Football Family Festival’ at Marietta High School
A free “Play Football Family Festival” at Marietta High School will include fun football-related activities, special guest speakers, a parents’ forum, youth league signup stations, music, food trucks and giveaways. There will also be clinics with USA Football-certified coaches. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 2. Marietta High School, 1171 Whitlock Ave. NW, Marietta.
College Football Hall of Fame’s ‘Super Bowl Stories’
In partnership with the Atlanta Football Host Committee, the College Football Hall of Fame is presenting a special exhibit called “Super Bowl Stories: The College Connection.” Fans can enjoy stories about NFL stars and see game-worn jerseys from several players, including Desmond Howard, Eli Manning, Cam Newton and Drew Brees. The exhibit connects the vast stories of collegiate and professional athletes and coaches through images, storytelling and artifacts.
College fans can also relive (or invent) game day memories on a 45-yard indoor playing field, check out their school colors on a Helmet Wall (featuring 768 helmets, one from every four-year institution that fields a football team) and study virtual stadium viewers, which place visitors on the field or in the stands at iconic stadiums around the country. Open Jan. 28-Feb. 4 during daytime hours but closed Feb. 3. Go to the website for specific hours. $17.99-$21.99. Free for kids younger than 3 and also free for military, active and retired. 250 Marietta St. NW, Atlanta.
The Big Game Youth Camp is a Free Camp that will take place the day before the SUPERBOWL giving Youth Players an opportunity to have an NFL EXPERIENCE. The Camp will serve 300 campers in the Greater Atlanta Area between the ages of 7-17 along with their parents/guardians. The Camp will give kids the opportunity to interact with both skilled and professional athletes. The Camp activities will consist of both group and individual development. Professionals from each skill position will address the fundamentals in achieving success in campers skill position and the attitude that will produce positive outcomes in athletics and life. The Big Game Youth Camp’s Mission is to unite the country via sports and social services providing positive platforms for violence reduction and conflict resolution. The Big Game Youth Camp encourages and promotes the importance of pursuing a well-rounded education and supporting scholars/athletes in becoming productive citizens and/or great community leaders
Visa Super Bowl LIII Locker Room Experience with PNC
Join us in celebrating Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta! Fans will get the chance to meet NFL stars, try out the newest payment tech, and unlock fun surprises!
The event is free and open to the public.
Date: Thursday, 1/31 and Friday, 2/1
Location: 1138 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA (in Midtown at the intersection of 13th and Peachtree St.)
Time: 10am – 5pm
Check back for more details on player appearances.
Free public admission to the National Center for Civil and Human Rights Through February 28, 2019
Super Bowl Road Closures Announced
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