World Cup 2026 • Retail Opportunities

The Heart of Atlanta Meets the World Stage

Put your brand on the front row of the global moment. South Downtown sits a short walk from Mercedes-Benz Stadium, surrounded by MARTA, history, and a neighborhood coming fully alive.

5-minute walk to Mercedes-Benz Stadium • Steps from Five Points & Garnett MARTA
Distance to the Action
5 MIN WALK
Direct pedestrian connection from South Downtown to Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the World Cup fan energy.
Connected by Transit
2 MARTA STOPS
Five Points & Garnett stations put your storefront on the rail network that will move fans all week.
A District in Motion
57 BUILDINGS
A historic, walkable neighborhood being reimagined with restaurants, bars, creative offices, and culture.
Map showing South Downtown and Mercedes-Benz Stadium proximity
Visit South Downtown • Walkable to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, City Hall, and the State Capitol
Location

Closer Than Fans Expect

South Downtown sits at the center of Atlanta’s civic core—between the stadium, Five Points, and the State Capitol. On match days, it becomes the natural glide path between transit, tailgates, hotels, and the arena.

  • 5-minute walk door-to-door to Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
  • Multiple routes from MARTA’s Five Points & Garnett stations.
  • Easy access from the Connector, city parking decks, and rideshare.
  • A human-scale street grid, historic facades, and big-energy sidewalks.
Available World Cup Retail

Spaces Built for Game-Day Energy

From historic storefronts on Hotel Row to larger footprints along Broad and Mitchell, South Downtown offers a mix of spaces ideal for flagship experiences, pop-ups, fan activations, and food & beverage concepts.

Hotel Row storefront
Hotel Row • Mitchell Street

Historic Storefronts

Intimate historic bays with high visibility—perfect for chef-driven food, cocktail concepts, and branded fan experiences that feel uniquely Atlanta.

Broad Street retail block
Broad Street

High-Energy Corridors

Flexible retail depth and frontage for brands expecting all-day traffic around matches, watch parties, and World Cup-adjacent events.

Interior of adaptive reuse retail
Mitchell & South Downtown Core

Adaptive-Reuse Anchors

Larger footprints suitable for immersive showrooms, multi-vendor markets, or anchor hospitality uses that can extend long after the final whistle.

Neighborhood Energy

Where Atlanta Already Comes to Eat, Drink & Gather

South Downtown is a place locals already know—home to neighborhood restaurants, coffee, bars, creative offices, and cultural spaces. For World Cup visitors, it’s the “this feels like the real city” moment.

During the tournament, your storefront can capture both the daily neighborhood audience and the international surge of fans moving between transit, hotels, and the stadium.

Next Steps

Tell Us About Your World Cup Concept

Share a few details about your idea and space needs, and our leasing team will follow up with tailored options in South Downtown. Whether you’re a global brand, a local operator, or a new concept, we’d love to explore a fit.