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Chelsea vs. Newcastle & Brighton vs. Brentford in Atlanta | What to know

If you're heading to Mercedes-Benz Stadium to catch the action, here's some helpful information.

ATLANTA — As Georgia keeps finding ways to insert itself into the British sporting summer, it's only appropriate that some big clubs from across the pond are here to put on a show in Atlanta this week.

Newcastle United - bringing back an Atlanta favorite, Miguel Almiron - and Chelsea will tangle in one match Wednesday, while Brighton and Brentford will also square off in the exhibition matches ("friendlies," as our English friends would call them).

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If you're heading to Mercedes-Benz Stadium to catch the action, here's some helpful information:

Chelsea vs. Newcastle & Brighton vs. Brentford in Atlanta details

  • Who: Newcastle United & Chelsea FC // Bright & Hove Albion & Brentford FC
  • What: Premier League Summer Series in Atlanta
  • Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
  • When: Wednesday, July 26, 5:30 p.m. (Bright vs. Brentford) & 8:15 p.m. (Newcastle vs. Chelsea)

Ticket information

One ticket gets you access to both games. Tickets are currently available through the official event partner, Ticketmaster, for less than $30. Prices are similar on secondhand sites.

Parking & transit information

MARTA is the easiest way to get to the stadium, with a stop just a few yards away at the Georgia World Congress Center/CNN Center stop.

For drivers, Mercedes-Benz Stadium has several lots with gameday parking that will be available, starting in the $23-30 range.

You can also park at one of the other Downtown Atlanta lots with paid parking that would be within a reasonable walking distance.

   

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