Mercedes-Benz Stadium named loudest home pitch in Major League Soccer
Supporters of Atlanta United shout and cheer during the MLS Cup 2024 playoff football match between Atlanta United FC and Inter Miami CF at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Nov. 2, 2024. (Photo by YASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP via Getty Images)
ATLANTA - When it comes to soccer fans, Atlanta United FC fans know how to get their team charged up.
A recent fan poll conducted by Newsweek found that the Atlanta team's supporters are the loudest home pitch in Major League Soccer.
What they're saying:
The news outlet asked panelists and contributors to select 10 MLS venues that would be voted on by readers.
In the end, Newsweek said that Mercedes-Benz Stadium "takes loud to a whole new level."
"With massive crowds and a domed design that captures every cheer, chant and drumbeat, it's a nonstop roar from kickoff to final whistle. The energy intensifies with every play, and if the match goes to extra time, prepare to lose your voice. This is MLS matchday at its most epic.," Newsweek wrote in its roundup.
Taking second place was the Portland Timbers' Providence Park, followed by the Columbus Crew's Lower.com Field.
By the numbers:
According to Sports Illustrated, Atlanta United FC also leads all other soccer clubs in average attendance per game for the 2025 season.
The Five Stripes has an average of 45,600 people in the stands, beating Charlotte FC for the top spot by more than 12,000.
What's next:
The team is currently 14th in the MLS Eastern Conference with a record of 4-5-10.
The next home game will be on July 16 against Chicago Fire FC.
The Source: Information for this report came from information from Newsweek and Sports Illustrated.