Sports in Atlanta this Summer: Here’s the Lineup

By Demetrius Bell

Last Updated June 18, 2026

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While the Men’s World Cup™ may be the top sporting event taking place in Atlanta this summer, it’s not the only game in town. There are still plenty of options to get your sports fix in. You can’t go wrong with any of these choices.

Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves Ronald Acuña Jr., Chris Sale and the rest of the Braves are in full swing. Soccer fans can get excited – there will be a Braves soccer jersey giveaway for kids on June 7 and then June 17 will be the adults’ turn for a Braves soccer jersey giveaway. That’s part of a crossover jersey collection that includes a Drake Baldwin hockey jersey giveaway on June 3 and a Michael Harris II football jersey giveaway on Aug. 10. There are also plenty of bobbleheads and other giveaways, along with food options such as the new massive Bat Flip burger that has to be seen to be believed. 

Check out the Ultimate Guide to the MLB All-Star Game and events around it in Atlanta.

FIFA Club World Cup™

Atlanta is host city for the FIFA World Cup 2026, and from June 11 through July 19, the city will be buzzing with all the futból energy. During the summer, Atlanta will host the Spain vs Saudi Arabia game on June 21, Uzbekistan vs. Congo DR on June 27, Round of 32 on July 1, Round of 16 on July 7 and the Semifinals on July 15.

Get more details on the 2026 FIFA World Cup Atlanta.

Atlanta United FC

Once the FIFA World Cup 2026™ is over, the soccer action doesn’t stop. Miguel Almiron and legendary head coach Tata Martino will be pushing to bring Atlanta United back to the MLS playoffs. MLS action will return to the world-renowned Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Aug. 15 against the New York Red Bulls, and the Five Stripes play another home game on Aug. 29 against Southeastern rivals Charlotte FC. If you’ve never experienced the action and intense atmosphere of an Atlanta United game, make sure you join in on the exciting experience of being part of the rowdy-and-proud 17s fan base.

Atlanta Dream

Angel Reese, Rhyne Howard, Allisha Gray and Naz Hillmon are set to have the Dream running into what should be another successful season in the WNBA. In addition to playing most home games in the close confines of the Gateway Center Arena in College Park, the Dream will play five games at State Farm Arena in downtown Atlanta. Three of those games in the big arena will take place this summer – June 20 against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever, June 22 against the expansion Toronto Tempo and Aug. 16 against the Fever. 

Additionally, the Dream will have three Commissioner’s Cup home games –  June 2 against the Connecticut Sun,  June 6 against the Washington Mystics and June 11 against Jonquel Jones  and the New York Liberty. 

Peachtree Road Race

July 4 doesn’t just mean fireworks and barbecue. Here in Atlanta, the 57th Peachtree Road Race will take place on America’s 250th birthday. The weeklong celebration begins June 27 with a Race Ready event, plus the Health & Fitness Expo at Lenox Square, where the racers pick up their numbers to run the world’s largest 10K. After the race, enjoy a lively post-race party at Piedmont Park.

WWE

WWE will host a multi-event weekend takeover in Atlanta on July 12 and 13, featuring Saturday Night’s Main Event, Evolution and The Great American Bash. Atlanta has a storied WWE history that spans decades, having hosted WrestleMania® XXVII in 2011, Survivor Series® in 2015, Royal Rumble® in 2002, 2010, Day 1® in 2022 and most recently Bad Blood® in 2024. Both events will take place at State Farm Arena.

TOUR Championship

East Lake Golf Club will once again play host to the PGA Tour’s season-ending finale of the FedEx Cup Playoffs. Over the course of four days, Aug. 26-30, the Top 30 players on the PGA Tour will compete for the FedEx Cup trophy and a cool $10 million prize for the winner. This year, there are a handful of options for experiences such as the newly located Chattahoochee Club on the 16th Green, the Delta Starter Lounge on the No. 1 tee, the Jones Pavilion on the 17th hole and The Georgian presented by PGA Tour Superstore. 

Check out the best places to eat during the PGA Tour Championship in Atlanta.

MEAC-SWAC Challenge

Atlanta is the college football capital of the U.S. and that includes the very beginning of the season as the annual Week 0 nationally televised HBCU clash featuring the Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs. the Howard Bison on Aug. 29. With Alabama A&M having won the Black National Championship in 2020 and Howard having taken part in the 2023 Celebration Bowl, these are two teams that are used to scaling the heights of HBCU football. With multiple pep rallies and the usual 5th Quarter involving both bands already scheduled, there will be plenty to do both before and after the big game at Center Parc Stadium. 

Atlanta Roller Derby

Atlanta Roller Derby is rocking and rolling for another season, returning for a high-energy summer at the Woodruff Athletic Complex at Agnes Scott College in Decatur. Bouts take place June 6,  July 25 and Aug. 22, featuring matchups like the Toxic Shocks, Black Water Reapers, Apocalypstix and Glamma Rays. Expect food trucks, entertainment and affordable tickets, with games starting at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. With a new venue hopefully coming in the future, now is the perfect time to show some support for Atlanta Roller Derby.

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Demetrius Bell is an Atlanta-based writer who focuses on the Atlanta Braves and sports in general in the Atlanta metro area. He is the Managing Editor of SB Nation’s Battery Power, which covers the Braves on a daily basis. His work can be found in Baseball Prospectus, Forbes.com, YardBarker.com and SB Nation.

Originally Published May 27, 2025