Atlanta Hawks
Venue and travel guide
Venue and location
Address
1 State Farm Drive
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City
Atlanta
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Notes
Located in downtown Atlanta's Centennial Park District; surrounded by 25+ restaurants, 15 attractions and 2,800 hotel rooms within walking distance
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Phone
(404) 878-3000 (main arena / Guest Services)
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State
GA
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Venue name
State Farm Arena
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Zip code
30303
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Parking
Cheapest
MARTA rail (about $2.50 each way) is cheaper than any parking; off-site downtown decks (e.g., Centennial Olympic Park / CNN Center area) around $15–$20 are typically the cheapest covered options
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Guide url
https://www.statefarmarena.com/plan-your-visit/arena-parking (reservations via ParkMobile: https://statefarmarena.parkmobile.io/)
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Accessible parking
ADA-accessible spaces available in official decks/lots; arena cashless and reservation-based. Contact Guest Services (404-878-3000) to arrange
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Payment
Cashless; reserve/pay online via ParkMobile (card/mobile). Arena is fully cashless
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Prepaid
Yes — pre-purchase through ParkMobile to guarantee a spot and lowest price
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Prices
Official and surrounding lots typically range roughly $15–$40 depending on event/demand; pre-purchase secures lowest rate. Exact per-event pricing set dynamically via ParkMobile
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Public transport
MARTA rail SEC District Station is directly beneath/at the arena (escalator access); Blue and Green lines serve it
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Tailgating
N/A — indoor downtown arena; no dedicated tailgating areas
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Traffic
Downtown Connector (I-75/I-85) and surface streets around Centennial Olympic Park Dr., Marietta St. and Andrew Young International Blvd. congest heavily pre/post-event
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Types
Official options are State Farm Drive (under 1-min walk), Diamond Deck (VIP, under 1-min walk, exclusive Player/Artist entrance), Ruby Lot (under 3-min walk), and Sapphire Deck (under 5-min walk). Many third-party downtown decks/lots nearby
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Public transportation
Airport connection
From Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, take MARTA Red or Gold Line to Five Points, transfer free to Blue/Green Line westbound to SEC District Station
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App
MARTA "Transit"/MARTA On the Go app and itsmarta.com; third-party apps like Moovit
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Best option
MARTA rail to SEC District Station — cheapest and most convenient, avoids parking and traffic
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Fare
MARTA fare about $2.50 each way; pay via Breeze card or MARTA's mobile fare options. Transfers between lines are free
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Ferry
N/A — landlocked inland city
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Nearest station
MARTA SEC District Station (formerly GWCC/CNN Center / Dome-GWCC-Philips Arena-CNN Center), directly at the arena with escalator access up to the concourse
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Rail lines
MARTA Blue Line (Hamilton E. Holmes ⇄ Indian Creek) and Green Line (Bankhead ⇄ Edgewood/Candler Park). Transfer free at Five Points from Red/Gold lines
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Tips
Exit via Gates 4, 5 or 2 to reach the SEC District Station after events; know your final destination since Blue/Green diverge after Ashby and Red/Gold diverge after Lindbergh Center
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Walking distance
Essentially zero — SEC District Station connects directly to the arena via escalator
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Shuttles
Accessibility
N/A — no dedicated arena shuttle; MARTA rail and stations are ADA-accessible
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Frequency
N/A — no dedicated arena shuttle; MARTA rail runs at standard service frequencies
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Notes
Arena strongly promotes MARTA rail over shuttles given the station is integrated with the building
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Park ride
MARTA park-and-ride lots at outlying rail stations (e.g., Hamilton E. Holmes, Indian Creek, North Springs, Doraville) feed into the SEC District Station. Operated by MARTA, not the arena
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Bicycles
Rack locations
Bike racks on the sidewalk adjacent to Gate 2 and the Box Office windows on Centennial Olympic Park Drive (in collaboration with Central Atlanta Progress and the City of Atlanta)
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Secure
Public sidewalk racks; not specifically advertised as monitored/secured
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Share cost
Free for the public sidewalk bike racks
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Share distance
N/A — no active bike-share network
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Share provider
N/A — no operating citywide bike-share dock system as of 2026 (Relay discontinued)
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Share station
No active arena-adjacent dock; Relay Bike Share (Atlanta's former system) was discontinued in December 2022
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Tips
Use the racks near Gate 2 / Box Office on Centennial Olympic Park Dr.; bring your own lock as racks are unmonitored
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Accessibility
Accessible parking
Accessible parking available in official decks/lots; reserve via ParkMobile or arrange with Guest Services (404-878-3000)
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Contact
Guest Services 404-878-3000; accessibility info at statefarmarena.com/accessibility
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Dropoff
Accessible drop-off can be arranged; designated rideshare/accessible drop-off near arena entrances. Contact Guest Services for assistance
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Fun fact
One of the first major arenas certified sensory-inclusive by KultureCity, named their Sensory Inclusive Venue of the Year in 2019
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Restrooms
ADA-accessible restrooms available on all levels
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Sensory
KultureCity-certified sensory inclusive venue (2019 KultureCity Sensory Inclusive Venue of the Year). Free sensory bags (KCVIP badge, fidget toys, noise-canceling headphones) and weighted lap pads at the Guest Services Center inside Gate 1
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Service animals
Certified, leashed service animals welcome per ADA Title II and III
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Wheelchair seating
Accessible/wheelchair seating available in all price ranges throughout the arena; purchase via Ticketmaster (800-745-3000) or arena. Companion folding chairs provided as needed
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Food and vendors
Cashless
Yes — fully cashless; card and contactless/tap-to-pay only at all ticket, food, beverage and retail points
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Fun fact
The Hawks/State Farm Arena won the 2018/19 NBA "In-Arena Food and Beverage" award and hosted the first-ever zero-waste NBA All-Star Game in 2021
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Local
J.R. Crickets, Dolo's Pizza and other Atlanta brands; Hawk Walk Market food hall; guest-chef program led by Chief Culinary Officer Chef G. Garvin with partner Levy Restaurants
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Notable stands
Hawk Walk Market food hall; signature smashburger stands (107, 114, 118, 211, 221, 227); Killer Mike's S.W.A.G. Shop; Topgolf Swing Suites
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Parking Apps Accepted
ParkMobile (official parking reservation/payment app)
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Signature food
Signature smashburger (seasoned, caramelized patty with American cheese on a brioche bun); local staples like J.R. Crickets wings and Dolo's Pizza
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Vegetarian
Yes — e.g., Mediterranean Vegan Falafel (vegan tzatziki on pita) at sections 107, 114, 227; additional plant-based items available
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Venue history
Architect
HOK Sport (now Populous), with Arquitectonica contributing design; built by Atlanta Joint Venture
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Construction cost
Roughly $213 million original construction (1999); 2017–2018 renovation about $192–200 million
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Famous moments
Hosted the 2021 NBA All-Star Game (first zero-waste All-Star Game); served as a large-scale voting precinct in 2020; numerous Hawks playoff runs and major concerts/Pollstar-recognized events
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Fun fact
World's first sports/entertainment venue certified TRUE Platinum for Zero Waste and LEED Gold; named a 2024 Front Office Sports Best Venue
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Opened
1999 (opened September 18, 1999; broke ground June 5, 1997)
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Original capacity
Approximately 18,000+ for basketball at 1999 opening (commonly cited ~18,750/18,118; ~18,047 pre-2017)
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Original name
Philips Arena (named Philips until renamed State Farm Arena on August 29, 2018)
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Renovations
Major $192M+ 2017–2018 transformation (reconfigured seating bowl, new clubs/suites, Hawk Walk Market, 360-degree center-hung board); renamed State Farm Arena August 2018. Replaced the Omni Coliseum on the same site
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Retired numbers
Hawks retired numbers in the rafters: No. 9 Bob Pettit, No. 21 Dominique Wilkins, No. 23 Lou Hudson, No. 44 "Pistol" Pete Maravich, No. 55 Dikembe Mutombo, plus No. 59 honoring former mayor Kasim Reed. A Dominique Wilkins statue (dedicated March 2, 2015) stands outside
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Venue details
Capacity
16,888 (per arena Quick Facts). Concerts 15,590+
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Climate
Fully enclosed, climate-controlled indoor arena (~680,000 sq ft); LEED Gold and TRUE Platinum Zero Waste certified
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Elevation
Atlanta sits roughly 1,050 ft above sea level (arena indoor, climate-controlled)
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Levels
Multiple tiers — lower (100s), club/mid and upper (200s) levels with premium club/suite levels following the 2018 redesign
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Premium
Clubs include Sharecare Social Club, Chase/Concert Club, Delta SKY360° Club, Harrah's Cherokee Casinos Club, Players Club; suites include Georgia Natural Gas Greener Life Lofts, Veranda Suites, Sharecare Social Cabana and Topgolf Swing Suites
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Scoreboard
360-degree center-hung main video board totaling about 4,477 sq ft of active display; wraps 80.67 ft around and stands 27.75 ft high
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Shared tenants
Primary tenant Atlanta Hawks (NBA); also a major concert and event venue. No other permanent pro sports tenant in 2026
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Surface
Hardwood basketball court (NBA regulation 94 ft x 50 ft)
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