Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium To Host New College Football Classic
The inaugural Invesco QQQ Atlanta Gridiron Classic will feature Georgia Tech and Georgia at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
AMB Sports and Entertainment (AMBSE), owners of the National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons, Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United FC, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta Drive GC, and PGA TOUR Superstore have announced that a new college football game has launched and will be played later this year at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
The inaugural Invesco QQQ Atlanta Gridiron Classic will feature two Georgia rivals when it takes place this fall. A date hasn’t been announced yet, but the teams playing in it have. Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) will host the University of Georgia (Georgia) when the classic starts its annual matchup. The 2026 participants are already lined up, as Georgia will take on the University of Florida.
AMB Sports and Entertainment announces the launch of a newly created college football series the Invesco QQQ Atlanta Gridiron Classic, aimed to host powerhouse college football programs and storied rivalries on one of college football’s biggest stages.
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“Atlanta and Mercedes-Benz Stadium have long been recognized as a premier destination for college football, and the Invesco QQQ Atlanta Gridiron Classic is the latest opportunity for us to continue to build on our legacy of hosting world-class events” said Vice President of Stadium Events and Premium Sales for AMB Sports and Entertainment, Doug Roberts in a written statement.
Tickets for the Invesco QQQ Atlanta Gridiron Classic are first being offered exclusively to Georgia Tech football season ticket holders. Shortly after, ticket sales will be offered to Atlanta Falcons PSL holders and UGA football season ticket members as a part of their road game allotment.
“We’re proud to partner with Invesco QQQ to deliver an exceptional college football experience here in Atlanta,” said Nana-Yaw Asamoah, chief commercial officer at AMB Sports and Entertainment. “This innovative new partnership allows us and Invesco QQQ to showcase high-profile, nationally significant matchups to audiences across the country.”
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets finished last season with a 7-6 record (5–3 Atlantic Coast Conference), while the Florida Gators finished their season with an 8–5 record (4–4 Southeastern Conference).
For more information about the game, you can visit the website.

