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State Farm Arena

A downtown Atlanta arena beside Centennial Olympic Park and connected to MARTA, pairing Hawks energy with a dense… Read more

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Reviewed 8.8.26

Bags & entry
Official bag & entry policy (opens in a new tab)Entry lanes: CLEAR lane listed · VIP/premium entry listed. Check ticket or event eligibility.
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Listed bag limit

Listed bag limit

no larger than14 × 14 × 6 in

14 in14 in6 in

Bags over the listed dimensions are not generally permitted.

Medical, accessibility, or childcare exceptions may apply after screening.

Individual events may use stricter or different rules. Recheck the official policy before leaving.

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Parking
Official parking & directions (opens in a new tab)Use MARTA when practical or pre-purchase an official arena-area deck; identify road closures and the garage entrance in advance.
Arrive
About 60-90 minutes early; add more time when another major event is scheduled in the surrounding downtown district
Exact location
1 State Farm Drive, Atlanta, GA 30303Open directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting there
MARTA's GWCC/CNN Center station provides the closest rail access, with Five Points also walkable for additional line connections.
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MerchHawks Shop inside the Center entrance
  • The Hawks Shop is inside the arena's Center entrance and opens to the public during Hawks home games.
  • Retail is cashless and requires a credit, debit, or mobile payment method.
  • Concert merchandise stands are event-specific.
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Real fan takeArrive early and get dinner and drinks at Park Bar.One fan's perspective. Verify variable details with official venue guidance.
Exterior of State Farm Arena in downtown Atlanta.
Photo credits
Photo: Warren LeMay from Cincinnati, OH, United States, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped for layout.Photo source (opens in a new tab)License (opens in a new tab)
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Home teams
Atlanta Hawks
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Venue details
Venue typeArena
Capacity19,445published capacity
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1 State Farm Drive, Atlanta, GA 30303

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Entry lanes: CLEAR lane listed · VIP/premium entry listed. Check ticket or event eligibility.

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Destination: State Farm Arena, 1 State Farm Drive, Atlanta, GA 30303. About 60-90 minutes early; add more time when another major event is scheduled in the surrounding downtown district. MARTA's GWCC/CNN Center station provides the closest rail access, with Five Points also walkable for additional line connections. Use MARTA when practical or pre-purchase an official arena-area deck; identify road closures and the garage entrance in advance.

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MARTA's GWCC/CNN Center station provides the closest rail access, with Five Points also walkable for additional line connections. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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Seating maps & views

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Real photos from the seats

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Plan your visit

Arrival and logisticsBefore you goTransit, parking, timing and entry details

Need to Know

Best for
Hawks games and concerts with direct rail access, a central downtown location, and a renovated modern interior
Watch out for
Event-specific bag limits, convention and Mercedes-Benz Stadium traffic, upper-level distance, and crowded MARTA platforms after events
Good arrival window
About 60-90 minutes early; add more time when another major event is scheduled in the surrounding downtown district
Main transit note
MARTA's GWCC/CNN Center station provides the closest rail access, with Five Points also walkable for additional line connections.
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Parking At A Glance

Parking difficulty

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Very high

What to do
Use MARTA when practical or pre-purchase an official arena-area deck; identify road closures and the garage entrance in advance.
Best option
MARTA to GWCC/CNN Center or an advance arena parking reservation
Avoid
Driving toward Centennial Olympic Park near doors without checking the full downtown event schedule
Sources1 fan · 2 officialReviewed 8.8.26Sources for Parking At A Glance

Fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

Seats and atmosphereChoose your experienceSightlines, supporter sections, crowd flow and event-day character

Inside the Venue At A Glance

01

Positive

Hawks presentation & energy

The in-game entertainment, sightlines, and renovated social spaces support a polished event presentation. Crowd intensity varies with opponent and stakes.

02

Positive

MARTA convenience

Rail access is the strongest logistical advantage and can bypass the district's road restrictions. Post-event trains become crowded, so allow platform time.

03

Mixed

Downtown event overlap

The central location supports hotels and attractions but makes the experience sensitive to conventions, football, and nearby concerts. A routine arena night can become a district-wide event.

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Fit and tradeoffsWhat to expectThe practical strengths and the details that could change your choice

Why It Works

  • ✓The arena's renovated interior offers strong social spaces and modern presentation.
  • ✓MARTA provides a direct alternative to Atlanta traffic.
  • ✓Centennial Olympic Park and downtown attractions support a full-day itinerary.
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Tradeoffs to consider

  • ×Driving and garage exits are difficult during overlapping downtown events.
  • ×Upper-level views feel distant for some concerts.
  • ×Post-event MARTA platforms and pedestrian corridors crowd quickly.
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Editorial verdict

FanProof Takeaway

Reviewed 8.8.26

Use MARTA or reserve parking against the entire downtown calendar, arrive before the final security rush, and check the concert-specific layout.

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