ATLANTA — A National Football League source confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that Mercedes-Benz has secured the naming rights to the new downtown Atlanta football stadium.
Channel 2 sports director Zach Klein has learned that a deal has been reached between the Falcons and the automaker.
Mercedes-Benz announced earlier this year that the company is moving its U.S. headquarters to Sandy Springs.
Details about the rights have not been released, but could come in a news conference as early as Monday.
The nearly $1.5 billion retractable roof stadium is expected to open in 2017.
Stay with Channel 2 Action News and wsbtv.com for updates on this developing story.
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