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Reserve a spot in advance — game-day parking near State Farm Arena fills early.
Getting there
State Farm Arena sits in downtown Atlanta at 1 State Farm Drive, immediately adjacent to Centennial Olympic Park and across from the Mercedes-Benz Stadium campus. MARTA's Five Points and GWCC/CNN Center stations are both within a short walk of the arena — the GWCC/CNN Center station is the closest and connects directly to the arena via a covered walkway. MARTA's Red and Gold lines run from Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to the arena in roughly 25 minutes. Most fans drive in via I-75/85 to the Williams Street or Spring Street exits; arena-affiliated and downtown Atlanta garages serve the venue, and reserving in advance via the parking link above typically beats event-day pricing. Rideshare drop-off zones are signed at the arena's main entrances. Confirm bag and entry policies on the Hawks' official site before going.
The neighborhood
Downtown Atlanta around the arena is the city's tourist and convention spine — Centennial Olympic Park (the 21-acre legacy park from the 1996 Atlanta Olympics) sits immediately east, with the Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca-Cola, the College Football Hall of Fame, and the Center for Civil and Human Rights all clustered around the park. Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Falcons NFL, Atlanta United MLS) is a short walk southwest. The Castleberry Hill arts district immediately southwest has a deep slate of bars and restaurants. Marietta Street north toward the Old Fourth Ward and Ponce City Market is a longer ride. Travelers building a wider day can easily pair a Hawks visit with the Georgia Aquarium, a Coca-Cola tour, a Centennial Park walk, or a Mercedes-Benz Stadium event the same weekend.
Where to eat & drink nearby
Walkable pre-game stops in the downtown core include The Hawks Bar (the team-affiliated pre-game bar built into the arena's exterior), Stats Brewpub (the downtown brewpub a short walk from the arena), and Sweet Auburn Curb Market (the historic food hall a short walk east). Hattie B's Hot Chicken Atlanta a short ride east is the destination Nashville-style hot chicken outpost. Mary Mac's Tea Room is the destination Southern-meat-and-three institution a short ride east in Midtown. Slutty Vegan Atlanta a short ride southwest is the Atlanta-born vegan-burger destination. Ponce City Market is the destination food hall a longer ride northeast (Hop's Chicken, Hominy, and the rooftop are the highlights). STK Atlanta in Midtown is the destination steakhouse a short ride north. Pre-game crowds at the closest spots build quickly within an hour of tip on Hawks home nights.
First-timer tips
Plan to arrive at least 45 minutes before tip — downtown Atlanta traffic on event nights stacks up, particularly when State Farm Arena and Mercedes-Benz Stadium have overlapping events. MARTA from Hartsfield-Jackson is genuinely the easiest way to reach the arena from the airport and avoids the parking-and-traffic problem entirely. The arena went through a roughly $200 million 2017-2018 transformation that rebuilt nearly the entire interior — concourse design, premium clubs, and the courtside experience are among the best in the NBA. The Hawks' 'True to Atlanta' branding and the team's deep ties to Atlanta hip-hop culture show up in the in-arena presentation more than at any other NBA venue. Mobile-only tickets are standard; download tickets in advance. The Hawks publish current bag policy and gate-open times on their official site.
Best games to catch
Hawks–Celtics, Hawks–Knicks, and Hawks–Heat are the Eastern Conference rivalry weekends that consistently spike demand. Hawks–Warriors and Hawks–Lakers are the marquee national-broadcast West Coast visits. Trae Young's high-scoring nights and the Hawks' recent playoff appearances have lifted the arena's atmosphere noticeably on prime-time dates. The Hawks' seasonal promotional calendar — jersey giveaways, MLK Day game (the league's most prominent annual MLK Day matchup, scheduled in Atlanta), Atlanta heritage nights — is published on the team site and varies year to year. The MLK Day home game is the arena's signature single-game tradition. The arena also hosts major concerts, the WWE, the occasional NCAA Tournament regional, and the Atlanta Dream (WNBA, which uses the building for select dates).
What to know
The arena opened in September 1999 as Philips Arena under a 20-year naming-rights deal with Philips Electronics, replacing the Omni Coliseum (the Hawks' prior home from 1972-1997 and the Atlanta Thrashers NHL home from 1999-2011 in this current building). The arena was renamed State Farm Arena in August 2018 under a 20-year naming deal with State Farm Insurance. A roughly $200 million 2017-2018 interior transformation rebuilt nearly the entire concourse and seating-bowl experience — premium clubs, the courtside experience, and the food and beverage program were rebuilt from the ground up. The arena was prominently used as a polling location for the 2020 election. The Hawks' 2014-15 60-win season and recent Trae Young-era playoff runs anchor the building's modern identity. The Atlanta Thrashers (NHL) played here from 1999-2011 before relocating to Winnipeg as the Jets.
Frequently asked questions
What time do doors open at State Farm Arena?
Doors typically open about 90 minutes before tip on standard Hawks game nights, with earlier openings for premium-ticket holders and on certain promotional dates. Check the Hawks' official gates and entry page for the current season's schedule.
How do I get to State Farm Arena from Hartsfield-Jackson Airport?
MARTA's Red and Gold lines run directly from Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to the GWCC/CNN Center station — a short walk from the arena via a covered walkway — in roughly 25 minutes. MARTA is the easiest car-free route between the airport and the arena.
Where can I park near State Farm Arena?
Arena-affiliated and downtown Atlanta garages serve the venue. Reserving in advance via the parking link above typically beats event-day pricing — particularly when State Farm Arena and Mercedes-Benz Stadium have overlapping events.
Is State Farm Arena the same as Philips Arena?
Yes — the arena was Philips Arena from its 1999 opening through August 2018, when it was renamed State Farm Arena under a 20-year naming-rights deal with State Farm Insurance. It is the same downtown Atlanta arena; only the name has changed.
Who plays at State Farm Arena?
The Atlanta Hawks (NBA) are the primary tenant. The Atlanta Dream (WNBA) play select dates at the arena. The arena also hosts major concerts, the WWE, and the occasional NCAA Tournament regional.
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