The People's Game:
Soccer and Human Rights
Video Credit: Discover Atlanta
exhibition overview
Soccer, on its own, does not change the world. But the people who play it can—and do.
To mark the World Cup in Atlanta, the Center presents The People’s Game: Soccer and Human Rights, a temporary exhibition on view through June 2027.
The People’s Game explores how the world’s most popular sport reaches far beyond the pitch—tracing moments when soccer has been used to challenge injustice, inequality, racism, and human rights abuses.
Through immersive experiences, compelling stories—and a hands-on foosball experience about teamwork—the exhibition reveals how the beautiful game can bring people together in the ongoing pursuit of a more just world.
Presented by:
what you'll experience
- The Field of Resistance: Through artifacts, video, and real-world examples, explore how fans and players use soccer to speak out when other spaces are closed.
- We Take Care of Us: Experience how soccer communities show up in times of need.
- Many Voices, One Game: Step inside a multi-sensory soccer ball and hear stories of how the game becomes a platform for justice.
- Play Moments: Participate in a foosball match where teamwork—not winning—is the goal.
featured experience
Iconic Jersey Collection
Get up close to greatness. Explore a curated display of over 20 authentic jerseys worn by some of the most legendary players in soccer history — including Messi, Pelé, Cristiano Ronaldo, Zidane, and more.
Step into the moment and snap a photo in front of your favorite player’s jersey at our interactive Soccer Jersey Wall.
Introducing MIA
Our Multilingual Interpretation App
Starting June 15, visitors to the Center can experience our galleries in a new way. MIA provides access to our exhibitions in more than 30 languages through text and audio, making our stories more accessible to audiences locally and from around the world.
Upcoming PRogramming
Join us during the World Cup season for special in-museum experiences celebrating the global game.
Events
List of events in Photo View
dates + Location
On View: Opening Summer 2026
Location: 3rd floor
Presented by: Gallagher and the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation in partnership with Atlanta United
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