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State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA

Data updated: 2025-26 NBA Season

Driving

Directions

From the north (I-75/85): Take I-75/85 South to Exit 249A (Martin Luther King Jr. Drive). Head west and follow signs to State Farm Arena / GWCC. From the south: Take I-75/85 North to Exit 248A (International Blvd).

Details

Head west to Centennial Olympic Park Drive. From the west (I-20): Take I-20 East to Exit 56B (Windsor/Spring Street). Head north to Marietta Street.

Public Transit

Directions

MARTA rail to GWCC/CNN Center station or Vine City station, both a short walk. $2.50 fare.

Details

Direct service from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (30 min). State Farm Arena and Mercedes-Benz Stadium are adjacent venues.

Rideshare

Directions

Uber/Lyft drop-off and pickup is on Centennial Olympic Park Drive, west side of the arena. Post-game surge wait is typically 5-10 minutes.

Details

Walk a block or two away for faster pickup.

Travel
Overview

State Farm Arena is in downtown Atlanta at the corner of Marietta Street and Centennial Olympic Park Drive, adjacent to the CNN Center and the Georgia World Congress Center. It's one of the most MARTA-accessible venues in the country, the Dome/GWCC/Philips Arena station is steps from the entrance. Driving is fine but downtown traffic on game nights requires patience.

Community
Intelligence

Crowdsourced logistics and veteran shortcuts from the fan community. Every tip is voted on by fellow game-day veterans.

Tip #1

“MARTA is the best option, $2.50 each way, the station is literally next to the arena.”

Tip #2

“If driving from the north, the MLK Drive exit (I-75/85) gives the most direct route to the arena garages.”

Tip #3

“Game nights create heavy congestion on Marietta Street and International Blvd from 6-7:30 PM.”

Tip #4

“Rideshare surge pricing post-game can double normal rates. Walk to Five Points for lower prices.”

Tip #5

“The Atlanta Streetcar runs along Auburn Avenue and Centennial Olympic Park Drive, another transit option.”

Tip #6

“If staying at a downtown hotel, walk. The entire Centennial Park area is well-lit and walkable on game nights.”