SEC extends agreement to keep football championship in Atlanta at least through 2031

The Southeastern Conference championship game will remain at Mercedes-Benz Stadium through at least 2031. The SEC has joined stadium operator AMB Sports and Entertainment and the Georgia World Congress Center Authority in announcing a contract extension ahead of the 32nd annual title game between No. 1 Georgia and No. 8 Alabama. The previous deal was set to expire after the 2026 game. Under the new agreement, the SEC also has a five-year option that could keep the game at the retractable roof stadium near downtown Atlanta through 2036. Atlanta began hosting the game in 1994.