Georgia Dome Overview

The Georgia Dome, the largest cable-supported domed stadium in the world, opened in 1992. Located in downtown Atlanta, the Dome is the home venue for the Atlanta Falcons, host to Super Bowl XXVIII and XXXIV, host of the gymnastics and basketball events for the 1996 Olympic Games and host to both a Men's and Women's NCAA Final Four.

Annually, the Dome hosts the Bank of America Atlanta Football classic, the SEC Football Championship and the Chick-fil-A Bowl. The Dome is equipped to handle large non-sporting events which include everything from major trade shows to concerts by such entertainers as the Rolling Stones and Backstreet Boys to religious events by such ministers as Billy Graham and T.D. Jakes.

Georgia Dome Facts

The Georgia Dome, the largest cable-supported domed stadium in the world, is unique in many ways. Here are a few facts about the Georgia Dome that may surprise you!

Structure:
  • A total of 8,300 tons of reinforced steel was used to construct the Dome. That is more than the weight of iron and steel used in the Eiffel Tower.
  • A 437-mile sidewalk, from Atlanta to Cincinnati, could be built from the 110,000 cubic yards of concrete used at the Dome.
  • The building covers 8.9 acres and contains 1.6 million square feet on all seven levels.
  • The 290-foot high roof is composed of 130 Teflon-coated fiberglass panels - covering 8.6 acres. The roof's supporting cable totals 11.1 miles and the Dome is as tall as a 27-story building.
Capacity:
  • There are 8 Super Suites, 164 executive suites, the Penthouse Suite and 4,600 club seats. The Dome's permanent seating capacity is 71,250.
  • The Dome has three times the code-required number of restrooms - all are accessible to guests with disabilities.
  • A pair of C-5 military transport planes could fit on the Georgia Dome's floor, which contains 102,000 square feet of space.
  • Largest crowd for a football game:
    2006 Chick-fil-A Bowl - Virginia Tech vs. Georgia - December 30, 2006: 75,406
Utilities:
  • 798 lighting fixtures in the roof structure provide lighting.
  • The four, 1,250-ton air conditioning units in the Georgia Dome generate enough power to cool 1,666 homes.
  • Over 600 television monitors are scattered throughout the stadium.
  • To supply soft drinks to dispensers, thousands of liquid lines wind through the stadium. These include 32,952 feet of lines (the length of 109 football fields) to feed liquids to hundreds of dispensers throughout the building, quenching the thirst of sports fans and concertgoers.

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Georgia Dome Information
One Georgia Dome Drive
Atlanta, Ga. 30313-1591
404.223.INFO (4636)
Capacity: 71,250

Policies

Alcohol & Food
  • Alcohol cutoff is the end of 3rd quarter for games that start before 6:00pm and the end of halftime for games that start after 6:00pm.
  • Alcoholic beverages may not be taken out of the Georgia Dome
  • Can, bottles, coolers, alcohol or food may not be brought into the Georgia Dome
  • Patrons with special dietary or medical requirements may request a letter of approval from the Dome's General Manager. Please contact 404.223.9200 at least 72 hours prior to the event.
  • Staff enforces all laws prohibiting consumption of alcohol by minors, possession or use of controlled substances, disorderly conduct and public intoxication

Prohibited Items
  • Laser pointers and similar light-emitting devices are not allowed inside the Dome.
  • Backpacks and large bags over 8.5" wide x 13" long x 5" deep are not permitted.
  • Professional cameras and cameras with interchangeable lenses are prohibited.
  • Video cameras are prohibited unless specified by the event.
  • The Dome prohibits weapons, artificial noisemakers, balloons, confetti, inflatable balls, "heelies", rollerblades, bicycles and scooters.
  • Animals are prohibited unless certified, leashed service animals.
  • It has long been the policy of the Georgia Dome to not allow individuals entry into the facility with a weapon of any kind. This policy was enacted to ensure the safety and enjoyment of our guests. Even though new legislation has been passed that loosens the guidelines covering the carrying of a concealed weapon in the state of Georgia, O.C.G.A. 16-11-127 precludes individuals from bringing a weapon to a public gathering.

Smoking
  • The Georgia Dome is a smoke-free environment
  • Smoking is permitted outside of designated, identified entry gates
  • If you wish to smoke, pick up a wristband at a Dome Service Center and proceed to designated smoking areas outside the facility
  • You must present your wristband and your ticket to re-enter the Georgia Dome.

For more information regarding the Georgia Dome or its policies, visit gadome.com or call 404.223.INFO (4636).