No more hype and no more wait — come Saturday, Atlanta United cleats are hitting the field for the team’s 2025 MLS season opener. They’ll be taking on Montreal on home turf at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, but there are other ways to celebrate the big game around metro Atlanta.

Here’s a breakdown of Atlanta United watch parties for Georgia’s most hotly anticipated soccer season opener:

The Brewhouse Cafe

Little Five Points’ The Brewhouse Cafe, located at 401 Moreland Ave. in Atlanta, is one of Atlanta’s premier soccer bars. Celebrate the season opener Saturday with honey hot wings, a grilled bourbon pork chop and draft beer.

Terminus Legion

Atlanta United fan club Terminus Legion will hold a tailgate Saturday ahead of the game from 3-6 p.m. in Lot 17 off Mitchell Street SW, just outside of Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Beer and cider will be provided.

Georgia Rotary

Georgia Rotary districts 6900 and 6910 will be at the stadium to host a rotary night at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Cheer on the Five stripes with new friends!

Varners Restaurant and Tavern

Varners Restaurant and Tavern, at 725 Concord Road SE in Smyrna will host a watch party at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Test your knowledge with a fun trivia game while you enjoy their craft beers — or get full on beer cheese.

Truck & Tap Lawrenceville

Fans can head to Truck & Tap Lawrenceville, at 175 South Perry St. in Lawrenceville, at 5 p.m. Saturday for a game-day celebration. Check out the food truck scene and grab a craft beer.

B&W Burgers, Buns & Brews

Fans can visit B&W Burgers, Buns & Brews, at 113 South Peachtree St. in Norcoss, on game day at 7:30 p.m. for a watch party. There’s a long list of wood-fire grilled burgers to try.

What time is the game?

Atlanta United will play Montreal inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are available at atlutd.com/tickets. Atlanta United games can also be watched online at Apple TV.

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