✅ Yes, free parking exists! Fans can avoid pricey passes with the right strategy
🅿️ Street parking is free in downtown Atlanta on Sundays — check signs carefully
↔️ Look for parallel spots without restrictions near Mitchell Street & Ted Turner Drive
⏰ Arrive early — the best free spots go fast, especially before kickoff
📍 Pro tip: Use Spiller Park Coffee on Mitchell St. as your “pin” for nearby free parking
🌙 On non-Sundays, most meters stop at 7 p.m. — free after that in most areas
💲 Best cheap paid options: College Football Hall of Fame area lots & Underground Atlanta garages
🍦 Bonus tip: Lot near The Yard Milkshake Bar often has affordable spots with a short walk and east exit after Falcone games
Atlanta Falcons parking prices do not need to cost you more than you paid for tickets. Yet, some fans will end up paying a premium price for Falcons parking passes near Mercedes-Benz Stadium when most times there are free spots available in downtown Atlanta.
There is a way to park at Falcons games for free by following a few key tips. Street parking in downtown Atlanta is free on Sundays.
By simply being aware of the signs (i.e. don’t park where there is a no parking sign), you can land a free parking spot that is about a 10 to 15 minute walk to the Falcons game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Fans will want to look for parallel parking spots between signs marked with hours.
How Can You Park for Free at Falcons Games?
On a normal day, many of the downtown Atlanta street parking offerings have a two-hour limit. So, you will be looking for these signs, but the limit does not apply on Sundays.
One word of caution: look for temporary signs put up by the city that inform fans that you cannot park in the area. Otherwise, you can snag a free parking spot on your way to a Falcons game if you are okay with the risk of your car being a little more publicly visible than it may be in a more traditional parking lot.
My pro tip is to put in the Spiller Park Coffee address which is located in downtown Atlanta on Mitchell Street. There is typically parking in the surrounding streets, but be aware that parking is first come, first serve. You will find it a lot more challenging to snag these spots if you arrive 15 minutes before kickoff.
Another area that typically has free parking on Sundays is Ted Turner Drive a few blocks away from Wild Leap Brewery.
How to Find Cheap Falcons Parking Near Mercedes-Benz Stadium
There are certain situations which will prevent you from finding free Falcons parking. In the rare case of the Falcons not playing on Sunday, you will be subject to the normal parking rules during business hours.
The majority of paid street parking in downtown Atlanta operates under the posted rules which tend to last until 7 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). This means you can park for free after 7 p.m., assuming the sign indicates when paid parking ends. Another option is to pay for parking through 7 p.m. when the majority of spots do not require payment.
There is also the reality that these spots could all be taken by the time you arrive, especially if it is just minutes until kickoff. Under this scenario, you will want to find an affordable parking option.
Best Cheap Falcons Parking With a Short Walk to Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Two potential parking areas to explore on Falcons gameday are the lots and garages near the College Football Hall of Fame on Marietta Street. My preference is for the lot directly next to The Yard Milkshake Bar.
Another affordable area are the garages near Underground Atlanta. From street parking to paid lots, all these areas provide a 10 to 20-minute walk to Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the Falcons game. If a short walk is an issue, your best option is to find paid parking through the Falcons near the stadium.
If you’re okay getting a few extra steps, then simply follow the best tips above for free parking on Falcons gameday.
🏈 Falcons Parking FAQ
Where can I park for free at Atlanta Falcons games?
Fans can find free street parking in downtown Atlanta on Sundays. Look for parallel parking spots near Mitchell Street and Ted Turner Drive, but make sure to check signs to avoid no-parking zones.
Is parking really free on Sundays in Atlanta?
Yes. Street parking meters in downtown Atlanta do not operate on Sundays, so fans can park for free if they arrive early enough to find a spot.
What time does paid street parking end in downtown Atlanta?
On non-Sundays, most downtown Atlanta meters operate until 7 p.m. After that time, parking is free unless otherwise noted on the signs.
How far are free parking spots from Mercedes-Benz Stadium?
Most free spots are about a 10–15 minute walk to the stadium, depending on where you park.
What is the best cheap parking option near Mercedes-Benz Stadium?
If free spots are full, the best cheap paid options are near the College Football Hall of Fame on Marietta Street, the garages around Underground Atlanta, and the lot near The Yard Milkshake Bar.
Should I arrive early to find free parking?
Yes. Free and affordable spots go quickly, especially close to kickoff. Arriving at least an hour before the game will increase your chances.
is a sports and news contributor based in Atlanta, Georgia. For more than a decade, Jonathan has written for top media outlets like SI, Athlon Sports, Heavy.com and BetUS among others. Jonathan has traveled all over the world, attending major sporting events in England, Brazil, Italy and Spain. He graduated from UCF with a Master of Sport Business Management degree and has worked inside the industry in a variety of capacities in the sports world. Follow him on Twitter @JonDAdams.
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