October 24th's match against Chicago will be the last of yet another successful campaign for Atlanta United Unified. With trips to Philadelphia and Miami in the books, the 5-Stripes return home for the final match of the 2026 season.Â
Atlanta United Unified brings an unbeaten streak that they're looking to continue for a fourth consecutive season. They'll kick off against Chicago Fire Unified at 2:30 p.m. ET Saturday, Oct. 24 ahead of the First Team's 7:30 p.m. kickoff — a deviation from their usual post-match timeslot.Â
Fans will be able to enter the stadium early to watch the Unified match provided they have a ticket to both the First Team match and the Unified match.
Date: Saturday, October 24th
Timeline:
- Gates Open: 1:30 p.m.
- Opening Ceremonies: 2:15 p.m.
- Kick-Off: 2:30 p.m.
- Entry Closes: 3:00 p.m.
- End of Match: ~3:45pm — At the conclusion of the Unified match, ALL FANS MUST EXIT THE STADIUM AND RE-ENTER AT 6:00PM WHEN GATES OPEN, WITH THEIR FIRST TEAM MATCH TICKET
Locations:
- Entry Location: North Club VIP (next to Gate 1)
- Seating Location: Delta Club
- Exit Location: North Club VIP (next to Gate 1)
Food & Beverage: Concessions will NOT be open during the Unified matchWe will have FREE water bottle available for Unified fans
Security:
- All fans will need to go through security before entering for the Unified match
- Clear bag policy WILL be in effect
Parking:
- Although parking passes state that the lot opens at 2:30pm, you will be able to enter your parking location before 2:30pm to park
- HOWEVER, once you are parked you will not be able to leave the deck/lot and re-enter with the same pass to park again. You would need to purchase another pass if you leave the deck/lot in between the Unified match and the First Team match.
If you have no tickets at all:
Purchase tickets to Atlanta United's matchup against Chicago Fire here. The Unified match is FREE to attend with the purchase of a first team ticket.
If you have a First Team match ticket but no Unified ticket:
If you can't attend in person:
Atlanta United Unified matches are streamed live on atlutd.com/live and YouTube. Hear Joe Freihofer and Atlanta United legends on the call as the 5-Stripes close out their season with a bang.Â
About Unified:
Each Unified team is made up of a diverse group of both Special Olympics athletes, individuals with developmental disabilities, and partners, individuals without developmental disabilities. The squads are allowed to freely substitute, giving both rosters a chance to showcase their talent.
The Unified sides train, travel and compete in matches just as the first teams do. It's a truly inclusive space that brings together athletes from all over the Americas.
