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Center Parc Stadium - home of Georgia State in Atlanta, GA
NCAA FBS

Center Parc StadiumAtlanta, Georgia

Georgia State

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Capacity
24,333
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Conference
Sun Belt
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Opened
1996
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Surface
Artificial turf

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📖About Center Parc Stadium

Center Parc Stadium was built for the 1996 Olympics and served as Turner Field (Braves home) from 1997-2016. Georgia State converted the $52.8M facility into a 25,000-seat football stadium in 2017.

🏛️History

Origins

Built as Centennial Olympic Stadium for 1996 Olympics. Converted to Turner Field for Atlanta Braves (1997-2016). Georgia State acquired and converted to football stadium in 2017.

Major Renovations

1996Built for Olympics; seated 85,600 for athletics
1997Converted to Turner Field for Braves; named for Ted Turner
2017$52.8M conversion to 25,000-seat football stadium

Notable Moments

Jul-Aug 1996Hosted track & field for 1996 Summer Olympics
Oct 23, 1999World Series Game 1: Yankees vs Braves
Aug 31, 2017First Georgia State game: vs Tennessee State

🎟️Visitor Guide

Best Seats

Lower bowl configuration creates intimate atmosphere. Premium club level available.

Parking Tips

Downtown Atlanta parking decks nearby. MARTA accessible.

Game Day

Walk where Olympians and MLB stars competed. Olympic legacy visible throughout. Downtown Atlanta atmosphere.

🗺️Local Recommendations

🍺Bars & Drinks

The Vortex Bar & Grill

$$

Atlanta institution with burgers and lively atmosphere.

📍 2.0 milesAtlanta

💡 Famous for burgers and great gameday atmosphere.

🍽️Restaurants

The Varsity

$

Atlanta institution since 1928. Famous for hot dogs and onion rings.

📍 1.5 milesAtlanta

💡 An Atlanta tradition. The hot dogs and onion rings are legendary.

Mary Mac's Tea Room

$$

Atlanta's dining room since 1945. Known for Southern comfort food.

📍 2.0 milesAtlanta

💡 Experience authentic Southern cuisine in a historic setting.

🏨Hotels

Hyatt Regency Atlanta

$$$

Full-service hotel in downtown Atlanta.

📍 2.0 milesDowntown Atlanta

💡 Great location in downtown Atlanta. Book early for gameday weekends.

🎭Attractions

Olympic Legacy

Free

Built for 1996 Olympics and served as Turner Field for the Braves. Walk where Olympians and MLB stars competed.

📍 0 milesCenter Parc Stadium

💡 Experience the Olympic legacy and downtown Atlanta atmosphere.

🅿️Parking Options

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Center Parc Stadium Lots

$20-25
Lot📍 0.1 miles

💡 Downtown Atlanta parking decks nearby. MARTA accessible.

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References

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