Atlanta has served as the home for the SEC Championship Game since 1994, and though the current contract with Mercedes-Benz Stadium is set to expire in 2026, the league reportedly plans to remain in Atlanta beyond that date.
The SEC previously agreed to a 10-year deal with the city in 2015, and that deal allowed the league to extend the deal for two successive five-year periods.
Though no decision has been made on that front, SEC spokesman Herb Vincent told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that the league’s intention is to remain in Atlanta for the foreseeable future.
“We’re actively engaged in discussions with Mercedes-Benz Stadium to extend our agreement to keep the SEC Football Championship game in Atlanta,” Vincent said. “Atlanta’s been a tremendous home for SEC football. Mercedes-Benz provides a tremendous atmosphere and we’re excited about our future in Atlanta.”
Other cities have reportedly approached the league about moving the championship game, including Nashville — which is planning to open a new stadium for the NFL’s Tennessee Titans — and Dallas. However, the league seems intent on remaining in Atlanta, with Vincent calling the city “home.”
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