Georgia Tech vs. Georgia moves to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in 2025
- The Georgia Tech-Georgia rivalry game will be held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in 2025, the first off-campus game since 1913.
- Georgia Tech's athletic director announced the move to secure a $10 million guarantee, which will significantly benefit the athletic program.
- The decision reflects the need for new revenue sources in college athletics and aims to enhance the long-standing tradition of the rivalry.
In 2025, the Georgia Tech-Georgia rivalry game will be held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, marking the first time since 1913 that the game will take place off campus. This decision was made by Georgia Tech's athletic director, J Batt, who cited the need for new revenue sources as a driving factor. The $10 million guarantee from the stadium is expected to significantly benefit Tech athletics, especially in light of recent competitive performances against Georgia. The game will not be included in Georgia Tech's season ticket package, but fans will have priority seating. The move is also seen as advantageous for Georgia, which has a strong fan presence at the stadium. Despite the change, Batt assured fans that the game would return to Georgia Tech's campus in 2027, contingent on renovations to Bobby Dodd Stadium. This decision reflects a broader trend in college athletics, where financial considerations are increasingly influencing game locations and formats.