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Field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium is ready

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July 30, 2017

The playing surface at Mercedes-Benz Stadium was completed on Sunday.

The Falcons are set to play their third exhibition game against the Arizona Cardinals on Aug. 26 in the new $1.5 billion football and soccer palace.

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