Are businesses in the City's South Downtown open container area feeling a World Cup boost?

Written By Lily Gearing

The South Downtown open container district launched two months ago. During the World Cup a larger area of Downtown will be open container too.

Gilat Melamed

June 15, 2026

Above is a map from the City of Atlanta showing the temporary World Cup open container area.

ATLANTA — There are now several spots across downtown Atlanta where people can legally walk with an open alcoholic beverage. Some of those designated entertainment zones are just for the FIFA World Cup, but in South Downtown, the rules have already been in place.

The City of Atlanta's first open container area began in South Downtown, in the area roughly between MARTA's Five Points and Garnett stations, two months ago.

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Lily Gearing
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