Game Day Guide
State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
Data updated: 2025-26 NBA Season
The Chronology
Your complete game day timeline at State Farm Arena.
Arrive in downtown Atlanta
Park at the Red or Blue decks, or take MARTA to the arena station. Explore Centennial Olympic Park and the surrounding restaurants.
Pregame dining
Grab dinner at CNN Center food court, Stats Brewpub, or one of the Marietta Street restaurants. Southern comfort food is the move.
Doors open
Enter the arena and explore the renovated concourse. Check out the Hawks team store and the Topgolf Lounge on the upper level.
Find your seat
The intimate 16,600-seat layout means every seat feels close. Settle in for player introductions and the Hawks hype video.
Game time
Hawks games have a nightclub atmosphere, DJ-driven energy, LED light shows, and one of the loudest arenas in the Southeast. Total game time is about 2-2.5 hours.
Halftime break
Hit the concourse for smoked wings or BBQ nachos. The arena's food variety is among the best in the NBA after the renovation.
Post-game scene
Walk to Marietta Street or Luckie Street for bars and late-night dining. Atlanta's nightlife keeps going well past midnight.
Atmosphere Intelligence
Games are indoors and climate-controlled, but you'll still be outside for parking and walking to the venue.
October
3.6 inchesFully climate-controlled at ~72°F year-round. Warm conditions outside, light layers for pre/post-game activities.
December
4.2 inchesFully climate-controlled at ~72°F year-round. Mild conditions outside, a light jacket is enough for pre/post-game activities. Bring rain gear, above-average precipitation this month.
January
4.3 inchesFully climate-controlled at ~72°F year-round. Cool conditions outside. Bring a jacket for pre/post-game activities. Bring rain gear, above-average precipitation this month.
March
4.5 inchesFully climate-controlled at ~72°F year-round. Mild conditions outside, a light jacket is enough for pre/post-game activities. Bring rain gear, above-average precipitation this month.
April
3.6 inchesFully climate-controlled at ~72°F year-round. Warm conditions outside, light layers for pre/post-game activities.