2016 FAN GUIDE
THE ROAD TO THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
COMES THROUGH ATLANTA
12.31.16 | GEORGIA DOME
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
About the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Clear Bag Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Events Schedule – At A Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Bowl Week Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Game Day Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Downtown Atlanta Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Planning Your Trip and Driving Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Georgia Dome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Official Host Hotels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Merchandise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connect with the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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ABOUT THE CHICK-FIL-A PEACH BOWL
The Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl hosts one of the two 2016 College Football Playoff
Semifinals. As one of the New Year’s Six bowl games, the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl
is guaranteed a highly ranked matchup as assigned by the College Football
Playoff Selection Committee each year. The Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl will once
again host a College Football Playoff Semifinal in 2019.
In addition to providing an unmatched Bowl Week experience for players and fans,
the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl is college football’s most charitable bowl game, as it
is on pace to surpass $21 million in charity and scholarship provided since 2002.
Event:
49th Annual Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl
Who:
T he Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl is one of the six bowls
selected as part of the College Football Playoff, serving
as a College Football Playoff Semifinal host in 2016
and 2019.
Where:
Georgia Dome
When:
Saturday, December 31, 2016, 3:00 or 7:00 p.m. E.T.
On TV:
ESPN
Website:
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CHECK
YOUR
BAG
YOUR BAG MAY NOT BE ALLOWED INTO
THE CHICK-FIL-A PEACH BOWL GAME OR
GAME DAY FANFEST
PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR THE TYPES OF
BAGS THAT WILL BE PERMITTED.
Clear Bag
Small clutch bags
Bags must be clear
can be no larger
plastic, vinyl or PVC
than 4.5” x 6.5”, with
and may not exceed
or without a handle
12” x 6” x 12”
or strap
You may use a
one-gallon clear
plastic freezer bag
An exception
will be made for
medically necessary
items after proper
inspection at a
Georgia Dome gate.
FOR MORE DETAILS VISIT CFAPB.com/ClearBag
EVENTS AT A GLANCE
Friday, December 30, 2016
Event: Fellowship of Christian Athletes Breakfast
When: 7:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. E.T.
Where: College Football Hall of Fame
Tickets: $ 30 per person. Call 770-596-0935 or
email [email protected] to purchase tickets.
Event: Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Fan Night at the Georgia Aquarium
When: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. E.T.
Where: Georgia Aquarium
Tickets: $ 26.95 + tax. Visit GeorgiaAquarium.org/cfabowlfans
to purchase tickets in advance.
Saturday, December 31, 2016 (Game Day Event times will be announced on Dec. 4)
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Event: T he Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Parade Presented by Lions
Club International
When: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. E.T. or 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. E.T.
Where: Downtown Atlanta
Tickets: Free event
Event: Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl FanFest Presented by Tyson
When: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. E.T. or 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. E.T.
Where: Georgia World Congress Center, Exhibit Halls C1-C3
Tickets: $ 10 with game ticket, $15 without game ticket. Tickets can
be purchased at Chick-fil-APeachBowl.com or at the door.
Event: PrimeSport MVP Tailgate
When: Pregame
Where: Georgia World Congress Center, GA Ballroom
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and to purchase tickets.
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On December 30, 2016, from 4 - 8 PM, our fans
score big savings. Purchase tickets in advance
at GeorgiaAquarium.org/cfapeachfans.
Georgia Aquarium is a not-for-profit organization, inspiring
awareness and conservation of aquatic animals.
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BOWL WEEK EVENTS
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Breakfast
Date:
Friday, Dec. 30, 2016
Time:
7:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. E.T.
Location: College Football Hall of Fame
Ticket:
Individual Tickets: $30. For more information or
to purchase tickets call 770-596-0935 or email
[email protected].
A long-standing Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl tradition, the FCA Breakfast features
professional athletes, coaches and celebrities who exemplify commitment,
determination and teamwork.
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Fan Days at the College Football Hall of Fame
Date:
Dec. 29 – Jan. 1
Location:
College Football Hall of Fame
Tickets:
$16.99/person.
Visit bit.ly/hofpeachbowloffer
to purchase.
Football fans will love Fan Day at the new, highly-immersive and engaging
College Football Hall of Fame, conveniently located adjacent to Centennial
Olympic Park. With numerous interactive exhibits and games including the
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl SkillZone, fans can experience the history and tradition
of college football in a truly unique way, all at an exclusive discounted rate.
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Fan Night at the Georgia Aquarium
Date:
Friday, Dec. 30, 2016
Time:
4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. E.T.
Location:
Georgia Aquarium
Tickets:
$ 26.95 + tax. Visit GeorgiaAquarium.org/cfabowlfans
to purchase tickets.
Fans looking for something to do the night before the game will not have
to go far for the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Fan Night at the Georgia Aquarium.
Located in the heart of Pemberton Place, near the Georgia Dome, guests will
be entertained by the world’s largest aquarium. Fans will get to see tens of
thousands of exotic animals, while mingling with other football fans. Adding
to the festive atmosphere will be the appearance of each team’s cheerleaders
and mascots.
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GAME DAY EVENTS
The Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Parade
Presented by Lions Club International
Date: Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016
Time:
9 :00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. E.T. or
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. E.T.
Location:
Downtown Atlanta
Long regarded as the official kickoff for game day, The Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl
Parade Presented by Lions Club International spreads football festivity throughout
downtown Atlanta. This free event will travel through Centennial Olympic Park
and conclude at FanFest in the Georgia World Congress Center. Come watch
the pageantry of floats, classic cars, cheerleaders, mascots, award-winning
marching bands and much, much more!
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl FanFest Presented by Tyson
Date:
Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016
Time:
1 0:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. E.T. or
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. E.T.
Location:
eorgia World Congress
G
Center- Exhibit Halls C1-C3
Tickets:
$ 10 with game ticket; $15 without game ticket. Tickets can
be purchased at ChickfilAPeachBowl.com or at the door.
A four-hour gameday celebration of college football, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl
FanFest, Presented by Tyson, serves as the ultimate pre-game family destination
for every fan. With food, interactive games, entertainment, official limitedmerchandise, giveaways and more, FanFest is the ideal opening act before you
head to the Georgia Dome for kickoff. Don’t miss our Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl
EXCLUSIVE, as a massive pep rally breaks out, and both official pre-game team
walks wind through FanFest and 30,000 screaming fans.
PrimeSport MVP Tailgate
Date:
Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016
Time:
Pregame
Location:
Georgia World Congress Center
Tickets:
Available at Chick-fil-APeachBowl.com
It’s the traditional tailgate party, minus the tailgate! Before heading over to the
Georgia Dome, stop by the PrimeSport MVP Tailgate for hospitality at its finest. For
one price, fans can enjoy a robust buffet, live music entertainment and more. It is also
conveniently located close to the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl FanFest and its signature Pep
Rally & Team Walks. Visit Chick-fil-APeachBowl.com for more information and tickets.
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PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO THE CHICK-FIL-A PEACH BOWL
Parking
With construction surrounding the Dome, parking is at a premium. Surface lots
around the Georgia Dome may charge $75+ for nothing more than a single,
unsecured spot in an out-of-the-way lot. Park with us in an official Georgia
Dome parking lot with an exclusive Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl parking package.
You’ll get a space in a secure, patrolled Georgia Dome lot. Limited packages are
available, visit Chick-fil-APeachBowl.com for details and to purchase.
Georgia Dome parking lots will open at six hours prior to kickoff on game day
and will close two hours after the game ends.
Directions
Traffic patterns are subject to change around the Georgia Dome.
Please visit: www.gwcc.com/about/stadium/construction.aspx for the most
up-to-date game day traffic information.
From 1-75 S: Right on Exit 252- Northside Dr. Cross North Avenue and Ivan
Allen Jr. Blvd. The Georgia dome will be on your left (about 3.3 miles).
From 1-85 S: Exit-249C Williams Street. Right on Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd. Left on
Northside Drive. The Dome will be on your left.
From 1-75/85 N Connector: Exit-246 Downtown, Central Ave. Take Central
Ave. to Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Left on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Right
on Northside Drive. The Dome will be on your right.
From 1-20E: Left on Exit-56B Spring Street. Left on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
Right on Northside Drive. The Dome will be on your right.
From 1-20W: Exit-58A Spring-Windsor Street. Right on Spring Street. Left on
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Right on Northside Drive. The Dome will be on
your right.
MARTA
MARTA is an affordable and easy to for fans to arrive at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.
Visit itsmarta.com for more information.
From the NORTH: Take the RED LINE or YELLOW LINE south and transfer at
Five Points Station to any westbound (BLUE LINE) train to either the Dome/
GWCC/Phillips Arena/CNN Center Station or the Vine City Station.
From the EAST: Take the BLUE line to Dome/GWCC/Phillips Arena/CNN
Center Station or to the Vine City Station.
From the WEST: Take the GREEN LINE to the Vine City Station and follow the
crowd across Northside Drive to the Dome.
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L E T YO U R H E A RT R AC E
F RO M K I C K O F F TO
MIDNIGHT COUNTDOWN.
Turn your tickets to the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl into a New
Year’s Eve stay in the heart of Atlanta. Enjoy New Year’s
Eve nightlife and dining just a short walk from the Georgia
Dome at Atlanta Marriott Marquis. Make your afterparty
accommodations in one of our redesigned guest rooms―part
of a $76 million dollar renovation―and stay at the place to be
for bowl game adventures. That’s why we’ve been a Chick-fil-A
Peach Bowl headquarter hotel for over 20 years.
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GEORGIA DOME
One Georgia Dome Drive, Atlanta, GA 30313 | 404-223-9200 | gadome.com
Gates
Public gates are Gate A, B, Upper Gate C, Lower Gate C, Upper Gate D, and
Lower Gate D. All public gates will open two hours prior to kickoff.
Will Call Windows
Ticket Will Call opens four hours prior to kickoff on game day and is located at
West Plaza in the Will Call Trailer between Gate B of the Georgia Dome and
the Georgia World Congress Center. Photo ID matching the Will Call envelope
and a signature are required to claim any Will Call tickets. Fans MAY NOT drop
off tickets at Will Call.
Re-entry Policy
Re-entry is not allowed for the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.
Fan Behavior
To report a disturbance in your seating area, fans may text DOME to 69050 or
call 404-223-8888
Prohibited Items
See page 3 for the complete Clear Bag policy. The following items are
prohibited at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl: Food and beverages, tobacco products,
intoxicants, video equipment, artificial noisemakers, laser devices, backpacks
and large bags, cameras with lenses longer than four inches, selfie sticks,
weapons, fireworks, sparklers or smoke-producing devices, signs, flags and
banners. Items that can be held by one individual reflect good sportsmanship
and do not block the view of other patrons may be permitted.
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EXPER IENCES
ARE THE MOST
VALUABLE
CURRENCY.
Experience exquisite cuisine and
explore downtown while staying at the
Omni Atlanta Hotel at CNN Center,
connected to the Georgia World
Congress Center, Philips Arena and
College Football Hall of Fame and
the Chick-fil-A Fan Experience.
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OFFICIAL HOST HOTELS
Let EventSphere, the official hotel and reservation system of the
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, make planning your trip easy. Through the EventSphere
hotel booking system, fans will receive special rates and have the opportunity
to compare prices. Check it out at Chick-fil-APeachBowl.com/hotels.
The two official Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl team hotels – the Atlanta Marriott
Marquis and Omni Atlanta Hotel at CNN Center – will host both teams during
their stay in Atlanta. The two official Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl band hotels – the
Hilton Atlanta and the Sheraton Atlanta – will host the team bands. The Hyatt
Regency Atlanta is the official media hotel and will host the working media while
they are in Atlanta to cover the game.
The Atlanta Marriott
Marquis
Feel the pulse of Atlanta’s
premiere destination hotel and
experience five restaurants and
lounges booming with taste and
atmosphere, stunning skyline views,
an expansive atrium, spa and fitness
center. For reservations call 1-888855-5701 or visit atlantamarquis.com
Omni Atlanta Hotel at
CNN Center
Luxurious comfort embraces
pure style at the elegant,
Four Diamond Omni Atlanta
Hotel at CNN Center. Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, this luxury hotel
treats you to view of the spectacular downtown skyline or picturesque Centennial
Olympic Park. For reservations, call 404-659-0000, or visit omnihotels.com/hotels/
atlanta-cnn-center
The Hilton Atlanta
Located in the heart of Atlanta, Hilton Atlanta is within walking distance from
renowned attractions and premier venues, and 15 minutes from HartsfieldJackson Atlanta International Airport. Hilton Atlanta’s 1,242 guestrooms offer
a comfortable home-base to recharge and rejuvenate, and a full range of
amenities are available to conduct business, stay fit and unwind. This premier
convention hotel boasts 65 individual meeting rooms and 129,000 square
feet of SMART-FLO™ flexible meeting space. Known for delectable culinary
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delights, Hilton Atlanta features a
variety of dining options including
the award-winning Nikolai’s Roof
and Trader Vic’s restaurants.
www.atlanta.hilton.com
The Sheraton Atlanta
The Sheraton Atlanta Hotel boasts
spacious, comprehensively redesigned
suites which encourage both relaxation
and productivity; an intimate, streetlevel lobby makes arrivals and
departures effortless. Soaring 12 floors above street
level, the stunning new Club Lounge boasts stylish,
flexible spaces in which to gather and collaborate punctuated by floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic
city views. Spend an afternoon to remember in our climate-controlled courtyard,
complete with an innovative retractable roof - Atlanta’s most unique venue! For
reservations, call 404-659-6500, or visit sheratonatlantahotel.com
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
Hyatt Regency Atlanta, with its
signature Polaris rooftop restaurant,
has been Atlanta’s premier hotel
since opening on Peachtree
Street in 1967. The 22-story
hotel is located in the heart of
Atlanta, just blocks from the
Georgia World Congress Center,
Georgia Aquarium, World of
Coca-Cola and Atlanta’s major
attractions. Hyatt Regency Atlanta features
1,260 guestrooms and 180,000 square feet
of ballroom, meeting and hospitality space.
It was the world’s first contemporary atrium
hotel, and today is a preferred destination
for business and leisure travelers from
around the world. For reservations or more
information about Hyatt Regency Atlanta,
please visit: www.atlantaregency.hyatt.com.
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CHICK-FIL-A PEACH BOWL
MERCHANDISE
Your one-stop shop for everything Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. Check out
the largest collection of officially licensed Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl
gear and stock up on game apparel before kickoff!
Buy online at
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Team-specific gear will be available once match-up
is announced in December.
Special offer for ticket buyers:
Use code CFAPEACHBOWL and receive
10% off your order!
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