Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium

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Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium was the home field of the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta, Georgia. It opened in 1965 and held 60,606 fans. The stadium has since been demolished (it closed in 1996).

Falcons home until the Georgia Dome opened in 1992; demolished in 1997, and Georgia State began building a baseball stadium on the site in December 2025.

Stadium facts

Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Status
Demolished
Opened
1965
Closed
1996
Capacity
60,606
Teams
Atlanta Falcons (1966–1991)
Other names
Atlanta Stadium

Teams that played here

Stadiums near Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium10

  1. 1NFLMercedes-Benz Stadium — Atlanta Falcons (Atlanta, Georgia)same city
  2. 2FormerGeorgia Dome — Atlanta Falcons & Georgia State Panthers (Atlanta, Georgia)same city
  3. 3FBSBobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field — Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (Atlanta, Georgia)same city
  4. 4FBSCenter Parc Stadium — Georgia State Panthers (Atlanta, Georgia)same city
  5. 5FBSFifth Third Stadium — Kennesaw State Owls (Kennesaw, Georgia)23 mi
  6. 6FCSUniversity Stadium — West Georgia Wolves (Carrollton, Georgia)41 mi
  7. 7FBSSanford Stadium — Georgia Bulldogs (Athens, Georgia)59 mi
  8. 8FormerSanford Field — Georgia Bulldogs (Athens, Georgia)60 mi
  9. 9FormerHerty Field — Georgia Bulldogs (Athens, Georgia)60 mi
  10. 10FCSFive Star Stadium at the Moye Complex — Mercer Bears (Macon, Georgia)76 mi

Questions about Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium

Who played at Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium?

Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium was home to the Atlanta Falcons (1966–1991).

When did Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium open?

Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium opened in 1965.

Is Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium still standing?

No. Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium has been demolished.

How many fans did Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium hold?

Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium held about 60,606 fans.

What football stadiums are near Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium today?

Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta Falcons) is in the same city. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org.