World Cup Atlanta: Sports bars expected to feature matches

With the FIFA World Cup approaching, Atlanta’s sports bars, breweries and districts are preparing to host large watch parties. STATS Brewpub near Mercedes-Benz Stadium is expected to host pre- and post-match gatherings with giant screens and rooftop seating. The Brewhouse Café in Little Five Points is a longtime soccer hub likely to draw international fans.

Sports & Social Atlanta, in The Battery, also aims to become a key viewing site. Eight matches are scheduled in Atlanta, including knockout rounds, which could make the city one of the World Cup’s busiest venues. Officials expect downtown to become a monthlong international soccer celebration.