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Club Overview

The Atlanta Hawks were founded in 1946 in the Illinois Tri-Cities area (Moline, Rock Island, and Davenport) as the Tri-Cities Blackhawks, then relocated to Milwaukee in 1951, St. Louis in 1955, and finally Atlanta in 1968. While based in St. Louis, the club beat the Boston Celtics in 1958 to win its only championship.

The Atlanta Hawks are an NBA Eastern Conference (Southeast Division) team based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their home, State Farm Arena, holds 17,608 fans.

Seating Guide

Seating includes lower level sections 101–122 (up to rows U/X), 200-level Club Seats (wider, with in-seat food/drink service available), and Terrace-level Concert Club sections T9–T17 as a premium all-inclusive option.

Tickets

Official tickets can be purchased through the club’s website.

Food Guide

Around the arena you’ll find a variety of restaurants. Check the button below for a real, location-based list.

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Cheer Culture

State Farm Arena’s atmosphere is branded “The Highlight Factory,” a real, long-running Hawks nickname emphasizing in-arena entertainment and promotions.

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📍 Getting There

State Farm Arena · 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303

Tap the button below to see transit, walking, and driving directions from your current location to the stadium, via Google Maps.

💡 Insider Tips

🚌 Getting Around

MARTA’s Green/Blue line SEC District station is right in front of the arena, and Dome/GWCC/CNN Center station is also within walking distance.

🏨 Lodging

The Omni Atlanta Hotel, connected directly to the arena, is closest, with Moxy Atlanta Downtown and Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Atlanta also within walking distance.

🎟️ Tickets

Ticketmaster is the official marketplace. 2025-26 season average attendance runs around 94% of capacity, so this isn’t a fully-sold-out team.

🗺️ City Pass Bundling

The Atlanta CityPASS doesn’t include game tickets, but the arena sits in the Centennial Olympic Park district, making it easy to combine with World of Coca-Cola, the Georgia Aquarium, and the CNN Center on foot.

💡 Insider Tips

Bag policy can vary by event, and non-compliant bags can be checked for a fee near Gate 2. The Hawk Walk Market food hall and the NBA’s first courtside bar are highlights.