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The 85,000-seat stadium was the main venue of the 1996 Summer Olympics and Paralympics in Atlanta, Georgia. It was later converted into Turner Field for the Atlanta Braves and then Center Parc Stadium for Georgia State University.
Learn about the history and transformation of the main stadium for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. See photos, facts, and fun finds about the venue that hosted track and field, opening and closing ceremonies, and baseball.
Jan 3, 2024 · The Centennial Olympic Stadium, now known as the Georgia State Stadium, currently hosts college football events, having been in near-constant use since Atlanta 1996. This is no surprise, given the stadium was built, from the very first brick, with its legacy front and centre.
Jul 19, 2016 · Explore the sites that hosted various events during the Centennial Olympic Games in 1996. See how the venues are faring 20 years later, from the iconic Olympic Stadium to the abandoned Herndon Stadium.
Jul 29, 2016 · Centennial Olympic Park and Turner Field - known as Centennial Olympic Stadium in 1996 - were the greatest legacy of those games, though the latter faces an uncertain future after just 20 seasons as home of baseball's Atlanta Braves, who are moving to a new suburban stadium next year.
Jan 3, 2024 · From attracting international investment to accelerating inner-city development, the centennial Olympic Games Atlanta 1996 played a significant role in transforming the city into a truly global destination.
Jul 15, 2016 · In this July 21, 2016 photo, the Olympic rings and torch from the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta stand near the formerly named Centennial Olympic Stadium, now Turner Field, home of the...
