💣 Georgia Dome DEMOLITION Georgia Dome, once home to the Atlanta Falcons, was demolished on November 20, 2017, in a controlled implosion. Opened in 1992, the stadium hosted two Super Bowls, the Olympics, and numerous other major events before being replaced. The state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz Stadium, built next to the old dome, became the new home for the Falcons and Atlanta United FC. Featuring a striking retractable roof and a massive 360-degree video board, the new stadium set new standards