FIFA-related protest planned near Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta

First ever national 'Sportswashing' protest held in Atlanta

Climate activists are taking aim at fossil fuel sponsorships in sports, holding a nationwide protest today at stadiums from Los Angeles to Boston. Here in Atlanta, demonstrators say they are gathering at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to protest FIFA’s partnership with oil giant Aramco, which is sponsoring the 2026 World Cup games set to kick off this June.

ATLANTA - Local demonstrators are set to join environmental activists in nine other cities in protests aimed at sports teams and major events sponsored by oil companies and financial institutions tied to fossil fuel projects.

What we know:

In Atlanta, organizers say protesters will gather at Mercedes-Benz Stadium at 11:30 a.m. The demonstration will specifically target FIFA over its sponsorship agreement with global oil giant Saudi Aramco.

Organizers say the broader effort calls attention to companies they believe are contributing heavily to fossil fuel generation and financing large energy projects.

Additional protests are planned in cities including Los Angeles, Cleveland, Boston and New York City.