Mercedes-Benz Stadium Opening Delayed Until Late August

Issues with the retractable roof at the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium have pushed back the opening to Aug. 26.

Alison Guillory / Associated Press

The planned opening of the $1.5 billion Mercedes Benz Stadium has been delayed by ongoing roof construction.

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The CEO of Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United owner Arthur Blank’s businesses says there are no concerns about the “operability” of the roof. Steve Cannon said the delay is a “timeline” issue with ongoing steelwork.