The Atlanta Falcons promote responsible drinking and positive fan behavior at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Falcons alcohol management plan and Fan Code of Conduct ensure that fans have a safe and fun experience.
Fans Don't Let Fans Drive Drunk
Atlanta Falcons
- Levy Restaurants
- MADD
- Bud Light
- S.A.F.E. Management
- TEAM Coalition
Alcohol Service Policies:
Age to Check ID:
All
All
Max Alcohol Drinks:
2/person/possession
2/person/possession
Maximum Cup Size:
20 oz
20 oz
Bottles:
Sold with caps off
Sold with caps off
Cans:
Yes
Yes
Liquor Sold:
Yes
Yes
Cut-off Policies:
Concession Stands:
End of 3rd quarter
End of 3rd quarter
Hawkers:
End of 3rd for games before 6 p.m.
End of Half for games after 6 p.m.
End of 3rd for games before 6 p.m.
End of Half for games after 6 p.m.
Clubs/Suites:
30 minutes after each event
30 minutes after each event
Tailgating Policies:
Time Lots Open:
Day Games – 4.5 Hours before Kick-off
Sunday Night Games – 4.5 Hours before Kick-off
Monday Night Games – 4.5 Hours before Kick-off
Day Games – 4.5 Hours before Kick-off
Sunday Night Games – 4.5 Hours before Kick-off
Monday Night Games – 4.5 Hours before Kick-off
Prohibited Items:
Glass containers, kegs, funnels
Glass containers, kegs, funnels
Permitted Items:
Plastic bottles, cans, small BBQs
Plastic bottles, cans, small BBQs
Fan Help Line / Text Messaging System:
Text Number:
(470) 444-0234 (Report inappropriate behavior or request assistance)
(470) 444-0234 (Report inappropriate behavior or request assistance)
Alternative Text:
Text the word “RESPECT” to 69050 for anonymous reporting of Code of Conduct violations
Text the word “RESPECT” to 69050 for anonymous reporting of Code of Conduct violations
Details:
Fans are encouraged to report any inappropriate behavior to the nearest security guard or Mercedes-Benz Stadium employee, or use text messaging. Standard messaging rates apply.
Fans are encouraged to report any inappropriate behavior to the nearest security guard or Mercedes-Benz Stadium employee, or use text messaging. Standard messaging rates apply.
TEAM Training is conducted at Mercedes-Benz Stadium by S.A.F.E Management. The chart below shows the count of employees who became TEAM certified each year.
Annual TEAM Training Certifications:
Year
Employees Certified:
Employees Certified:
2024:
598
598
2023:
738
738
2022:
169
169
As part of our commitment to public safety, Mercedes-Benz Stadium has partnered with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and Anheuser-Busch to offer the Decide To Ride program. Fans 21+ can pledge to get home safely via registration here (or click the image in original content).
All registrants will be entered into a monthly raffle with exciting prizes such as autographed items and team-related merchandise. On event day, visit the nearest Guest Service desk (Gate 1, Gate 2, near Section 116 or near Section 244) for assistance.
All registrants will be entered into a monthly raffle with exciting prizes such as autographed items and team-related merchandise. On event day, visit the nearest Guest Service desk (Gate 1, Gate 2, near Section 116 or near Section 244) for assistance.
Responsibility Has Its Rewards – Total Pledges:
Year
Falcons:
League:
Falcons:
League:
2024:
0
82,000
0
82,000
2023:
0
75,075
0
75,075
2022:
351
84,488
351
84,488
2021:
314
108,164
314
108,164
2019:
9,477
234,153
9,477
234,153
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