The College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship is here, with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Ohio State Buckeyes scheduled to meet to determine the best college team in the United States.
This was the first time in history that the NCAA football playoffs have been played in a 12-team format, where the four conference champions rested the first week as the top seeds
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Where is the CFP National Championship being held?
The final of the College Football Playoff (CFP) will be played this January 20 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home of the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons. The stadium will also hosted the Peach Bowl, one of the quarterfinal games.
What is maximum capacity at Mercedes-Benz Stadium?
The capacity of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium is 71,000 people for American football games, both at the collegiate level and with the Atlanta Falcons of the NFL. For some special events the stadium can grow to 75,000 seat
A full house is expected for the January 20 national championship game, meaning around 71,000 people will be crammed into the stadium stands.
Are there hotels near Mercedes-Benz Stadium?
Around the building, which is located in downtown Atlanta, there are a number of hotels ranging from 3 to 5 stars, such as the Hilton Garden Inn, less than 10 minutes’ walk from the stadium.
Other accommodation options include Reverb by Hard Rock Atlanta Downtown, Clarion Inn & Suites Atlanta Downtown, Signia By Hilton Atlanta, Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park, Glenn Hotel, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, just to name a few.
What time do doors open for the CFP National Championship 2025?
Gates will open at 4:30 p.m. ET, three hours before kick-off of the Ohio State-Notre Dame game.
Attendants can use any gate for entry into the stadium. Fans with premium seating options such as suites and clubs an enter at North Club Entrance or any general gates.
Parking around Merecedes-Benz Stadium
There are several parking options near the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with prices ranging from $23.60 to $170.
Prices for food and drinks at the CFP National Championship 2025
Drinks
$10.50 – Large Premium Draft Beer (Yuengling)
$6.00 – Regular Premium Draft Beer (Yuengling)
$8.50 – Large Domestic Draft Beer (Michelob Ultra/Miller Lite)
$5.00 – Regular Domestic Draft Beer (Michelob Ultra/Miller Lite)
$4.00 – Souvenir Soda
$2.00 – Regular Soda
$3.00 – Bottled Water
$3.00 – Bottled Sweet Tea
$3.00 – Hot Chocolate
$3.00 – Freshly Brewed Coffee
$3.00 – Frozen Arctic Peach Shake
Snacks
Pizza and Specialty Items
$18.00 – Whole Pizza
$3.00 – Pepperoni Slice
$3.00 – Sausage Slice
$3.00 – Cheese Slice
$3.00 – Veggie Slice
$14.00 – Stromboli
$10.00 – Meatball Hoagie
Where is the CFP National Championship being held next?
After Atlanta, the CFP has already revealed the venues for the next two years’ NCAA National Championship games, with two cities where partying is one of their characteristics:
- 2025-26 – Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida.
- 2026-27 – Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada