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Here's how the one-of-a-kind retractable roof works at the Falcons' new stadium

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The retractable roof on top of the Falcons' new stadium has been one of the biggest construction headaches in the history of professional sports.

Putting the roof together has been so complicated that the opening of Mercedez-Benz stadium has been delayed four times. First, it was supposed to open March 1, which then got pushed back to June 1, before being pushed back to July 30.

Now, the stadium will be opening Aug. 26, which will be just in time for the Falcons' Week 3 preseason game against Arizona.