2026 FIFA World Cup | Urbanize Atlanta

Centennial Yards bags iconic hotel brand for downtown mega-build

Virgin Hotels signed as key component of rising Entertainment District near Atlanta stadiums

April 23, 2026 by Josh Green

Images: Monumental new mural transforms former CNN Center wall

HENSE installation part of ongoing arts push at The CTR before 2026 FIFA World Cup

April 16, 2026 by Josh Green

Atlanta Streets Alive set to debut beloved Peachtree route for '26

Expect live music, food and drink, new activations from Midtown's Colony Square to Underground Atlanta

April 15, 2026 by Josh Green

As new system is implemented, MARTA faregates are open (for now)

Transit agency issues pointers for riding during better Breeze's tap-to-pay "transition period"

April 6, 2026 by Josh Green

With World Cup on horizon, where ailing landmark's revival stands

Pre-2026 FIFA World Cup work at Atlanta Constitution Building enters homestretch; “The Pitch” coming soon

March 31, 2026 by Josh Green

Photos: Where historic South Downtown rebirth stands as World Cup nears

From barbecue to transit, plans call for a dozen key openings in coming weeks

March 27, 2026 by Josh Green

MARTA's upgraded tap-to-pay system goes live in days

New better Breeze fare collections called “especially convenient” for 2026 FIFA World Cup visitors; closures remain

March 20, 2026 by Josh Green

Atlanta Streets Alive returns this weekend—with brand-new route

“Beltline to Broad” open-streets fiesta to kick off largest planned year in Streets Alive history

March 17, 2026 by Josh Green

Images: Plans unveiled for ATL's World Cup celebrations, zones, more

Immersive FIFA Fan Festival™ set to overtake Centennial Olympic Park—for more than a month

March 13, 2026 by Josh Green

MARTA to World Cup attendees: Don’t try driving in Atlanta

Transit agency vows safety, smooth operations when planet’s largest sporting event kicks off in three months

March 12, 2026 by Josh Green

World Cup festival announced—across 17 miles of ATL Beltline!

This summer, “Atlanta Beltline Fest” calls for free watch-party blowouts, markets, live music, more

February 25, 2026 by Josh Green

Officials: Downtown hotel overhaul to finish before FIFA World Cup

JW Marriott previews “complete transformation” of former W Atlanta – Downtown near Centennial Olympic Park

February 25, 2026 by Josh Green

In downtown Atlanta, ‘playful’ and ‘social’ hotel sets opening date

City’s latest Moxy-branded lodge to include Eggslut eatery, rooftop component called Jagger Suite

February 23, 2026 by Josh Green

Former CNN Center announces new tenant slate, reopening date, more

Atlanta’s largest bar, Mastro’s Ocean Club, Robert Montwaid food hall in offing, per owners CP Group

February 18, 2026 by Josh Green

Images: Entertainment 'campus' bound for 1920s building before World Cup

207 Peachtree calls for six concepts under one roof in restored, former downtown Atlanta department store

February 18, 2026 by Josh Green

Safe streets advocates to rally for Peachtree Street upgrades (again)

Mid-block crossing on signature downtown street crucial after traffic fatalities, say Propel ATL and allies

February 10, 2026 by Josh Green

Atlanta Streets Alive to kick off 2026 festivities with new route (!)

Open-streets routes to coincide with 2026 FIFA World Cup hoopla also planned

January 21, 2026 by Josh Green

Images: Another sizable Centennial Yards building has topped out

Hotel component joins Entertainment District racing to deliver as 2026 FIFA World Cup activity hub

January 20, 2026 by Josh Green