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Mercedes-Benz Stadium opens its doors | Full coverage, photos

What you need to know

A look at progress on the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on May 10, 2017.

The wait is over.

After years of planning and billions of dollars of construction, fans finally got a look inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday night when the Atlanta Falcons took on the Arizona Cardinals in a preseason game.

PHOTOS: Falcons vs. Cardinals in new Mercedes-Benz Stadium

PHOTOS: Atlanta Falcons' first game in Mercedes-Benz Stadium

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Aug 26, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Arizona Cardinals linebacker Josh Bynes (45) tackles Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Nick Williams (15) during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

To get you ready for the experience, here's what you need to know about the new stadium:

- Mercedes-Benz Stadium: New home, new things to know about traffic on game day

- Can you afford to go to a game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium?

- With roof incomplete, is Mercedes-Benz Stadium safe?

- Get an exclusive look at the foods to be sold at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

- New technology at Mercedes-Benz Stadium sparks excitement

- Falcons get their 1st look inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium

PHOTOS | Tour around Mercedes-Benz Stadium

PHOTOS | Tour around Mercedes-Benz Stadium

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Dale Zanine

Aug 15, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; The Falcons statue at the entrance to the stadium shown during the media tour at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

PHOTOS | Mercedes-Benz Stadium sneak peek tour

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PHOTOS | Sneak peek at Mercedes-Benz Stadium food

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