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.
Through immersive experiences, original artifacts, compelling stories, and a hands-on foosball activity about teamwork, The People’s Game: Soccer and Human Rights, explores how the world’s most popular sport has challenged injustice, inequality, racism, exclusion, and human rights abuses across the globe.
Featured stories include the Afghanistan Women’s National Team, Didier Drogba and the Ivory Coast national team during civil war, the FLN Team during Algeria’s fight for independence, refugee youth in Clarkston through Fugees Family, prisoners organizing soccer leagues on Robben Island during apartheid, the U.S. Women’s National Team’s fight for equal pay, and supporters and clubs including FC St. Pauli, Bohemian FC, and the Portland Timbers Army.
The People’s Game reveals how soccer can become more than a sport—it can become a language of dignity, resistance, and hope.
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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.
Legends of the Game
Get Up Close to Greatness
Explore a powerful collection of authentic signed jerseys representing some of the most celebrated players in soccer history. From World Cup champions to global icons, Legends of the Game honors the athletes whose impact extends far beyond the pitch.
Visitors can experience an immersive jersey wall featuring legendary players from across generations and nations — and capture a photo in front of their favorite football icon.
Featured players include:
- Lionel Messi
- Pelé
- Cristiano Ronaldo
- Xavi
- Andrés Iniesta
- Ronaldinho
- Rivaldo
- Cafu
- Roberto Carlos
- Gianluigi Buffon
- Eusébio
- Zinedine Zidane
- Kevin De Bruyne
- Paolo Maldini
- Lamine Yamal
- Wayne Rooney
- George Weah
- Oliver Kahn
Save More with Four Tickets
For this summer, take advantage of our Four-Pack Offer. Purchase any four tickets and pay just $24 per ticket, plus tax. This exclusive offer is available for both walk-up and online purchases and applies to Anytime tickets.
Upcoming PRogramming
Events
List of events in Photo View
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Bank of America: Museums on Us
October 3 - October 4 -
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dates + Location
On View: Opened Summer of 2026
Location: 3rd floor
Presented by: Gallagher and the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation in partnership with Atlanta United