Georgia Dome facts for kids
The Georgia Dome was a huge indoor stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. It had a special domed roof. It opened in 1992 and was taken down in 2017. For a while, until 1999, it was the biggest building with a dome in the whole world!
The Georgia Dome covered about 9 acres of land. It cost around $214 million to build. The State of Georgia helped pay for it, which is why the stadium was named after the state. It was located close to other important places like the CNN Center and the Georgia World Congress Center.
What was the Georgia Dome used for?
The Georgia Dome was mostly used for many different sporting events. These included football and basketball games. It was the home stadium for the Atlanta Falcons, a professional football team in the National Football League. The Falcons played there until a new stadium, the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, was built right next door for their 2017 season.
The stadium also hosted many other exciting events, such as:
- The Super Bowl, which is the championship game of the NFL.
- The NCAA Men's Final Four basketball games.
- The SEC Championship Game for college football.
- Concerts by famous music artists.
- Other big events like monster truck shows and conventions.
Its History and End
The Georgia Dome opened its doors in 1992. It was a very modern stadium for its time. It served as a major sports and event venue for 25 years.
In 1996, the Georgia Dome was an important venue for the 1996 Summer Olympics held in Atlanta. It hosted events like basketball, gymnastics, and handball during the Olympics.
After the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium was finished, the Georgia Dome was no longer needed. It was carefully taken down in November 2017 using a controlled explosion. This made way for new developments in the area.
Images for kids
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The Georgia Dome (right) and Mercedes-Benz Stadium on July 2, 2017
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The remains of the Dome with Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the background.
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The Falcons hosting the Philadelphia Eagles in 2011
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See also
In Spanish: Georgia Dome para niños
