It’s almost time for the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta.
The Peach Bowl takes place on Friday, January 9, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
It is preceded by a FREE Fan Fest event, although there is no parade this year.
Two top ranked teams advance in the expanded 12-team playoff series in this game.
The winner will then advance to the 2026 CFP National Championship in Miami.
Peach Bowl FanFest & Pep Rally
Even if you’re not going to the game, you can head to the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl FanFest at the Georgia World Congress Center, in Hall C.
FanFest takes place from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, January 9, 2026.
It is FREE to attend, and open to everyone.
If you’ve never been to FanFest, it’s a giant indoor fan experience featuring 200,000 sq. feet of interactive attractions, like punting/passing/kicking games, obstacle courses, and zip lining.
It will also feature sponsor displays with free samples, merchandise, and live entertainment from the main stage.
The highlight of the event is the pre-game pep rallies, which include the cheerleaders, bands, and mascots from both participating colleges.
The Peach Bowl Game
Game time is 7:30 p.m. on January 9, 2026 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Note that there is a Clear Bag Policy in effect for the game.
Tickets are sold out through the official channels, but you may be able to find reseller tickets on Ticketmaster.
Fan Night at the GA Aquarium
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Fan Night at the Georgia Aquarium will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Tickets are $36.99 per person.
National College Football Hall of Fame
The Hall of Fame is offering FREE admission for college students (with valid ID) from Dec. 23 to 31, 2025. There are 400 free admissions available, and we don’t know when they’ll be used up.
More info here
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- Lights of Life drive-thru holiday attraction in Marietta
- Discounts for Fantasy in Lights at Callaway Gardens
- Discounts for Stone Mountain Christmas
- Garden Lights, Holiday Nights at the Atlanta Botanical Garden
More New Year’s Fun:
Georgia World Congress Center
285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW
Atlanta, GA 30313
Downtown Atlanta
CA
