If you're getting that familiar feeling again, that swell of excitement for 5-Stripes football, then you're in luck. Atlanta United will return to the pitch in competition at 1 p.m. ET Friday, Jan. 30 to play Lexington FC in a friendly. With new-yet-familiar head coach Tata Martino at the helm and new signings made, we'll have plenty to look out for when the 5-Stripes take the pitch at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground.Â
While the match is closed to the public, you can still catch all the action from wherever you are on atlutd.com/live. The club will be hosting a prematch, halftime and postmatch show for the friendly, filmed at the Emory Healthcare Studio. Be sure to tune in at 12:45 p.m. ET for the start of the show before the match kicks off at 1.
How to live stream Atlanta United vs Lexington FC:
- Live stream: Watch exclusively on atlutd.com/live
Follow along on Atlanta United’s social media accounts:
Match Details:
- Date: Friday, Jan. 30, 2026
- Location: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground
- Time: Pregame show 12:45 p.m. ET, match kickoff 1 p.m. ET
About the opponent: Lexington FC
- Head coach: Masaki Hemmi
- League: USL Championship
- Finish in last year's league table:Â 9th
