Atlanta stadium execs spent $600K in tax dollars on World Cup VIP seats while fretting over ‘crazy’ prices
Executives at the Georgia World Congress Center Authority spent over $600,000 in taxpayer funds on VIP World Cup seats despite concerns about the high prices. Internal emails revealed that while they acknowledged the costs were excessive, they still proceeded with the purchase to entertain clients. This decision has raised questions about the use of public funds for such expenses.
- ▪The GWCCA spent $600,000 on VIP World Cup seats while expressing concerns about the high prices.
- ▪Internal emails indicated that executives were aware of the negative optics of their spending.
- ▪Despite warnings against the expenditure, the GWCCA agreed to split an $885,500 suite tab with the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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Business exclusive Atlanta stadium execs spent $600K in tax dollars on World Cup VIP seats while fretting over ‘crazy’ prices By James Franey Published June 1, 2026, 6:00 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Executives at the taxpayer-backed agency that owns Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium secretly blew over $600,000 on VIP World Cup seats — even as they fretted that ticket prices were “crazy” and “not the most prudent use of public funds,” The Post has learned.
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