How to See an Atlanta Hawks Game

Game-night rules for State Farm Arena in Atlanta, from the arena’s own pages. The Hawks play at State Farm Arena, 1 State Farm Drive, Atlanta, GA 30303.

Home dates come live from our calendar; parking, bag and gate rules are as the team or venue last published them. Every fact below was read on the cited official page and checked October 27, 2026; anything we could not read is listed under What We Could Not Confirm instead of guessed.

Getting There and Parking

• The arena has a MARTA stop just feet from the entrance; take the train to the GWCC stop and exit via the large escalator. (statefarmarena.com)
• The Hawks group FAQ says the MARTA entrance is at the top of the escalator after exiting the train. (nba.com)
• Accessible parking is offered in all parking decks on a first-come, first-served basis. (statefarmarena.com)
• The Hawks group FAQ says group guests can buy advance passes for $5 each (limited availability) and that other downtown options usually cost $10 to $20 or more per vehicle (group-guest context). (nba.com)

Bag and Gate Rules

• For Hawks games gates open 60 minutes prior to tip-off; Hawks members can enter 75 minutes before tip-off. (statefarmarena.com)
• Bags must be 14″ x 14″ x 6″ or smaller; all bags are subject to screening. (statefarmarena.com)
• The arena generally does not enforce a clear bag policy, but specific event organizers may; bag policies change by event so check the event listing. (statefarmarena.com)
• Single-compartment drawstring bags, purses or fashion backpacks smaller than 14″ x 14″ x 6″ are listed as approved, while the prohibited list bans backpacks and hard-sided bags of any size; the page does not reconcile this. (statefarmarena.com)
• Medical bags and diaper bags with a child are exempt from the size limit but subject to search. (statefarmarena.com)
• Bag valet at Gate 2 off Centennial Olympic Park Dr. for a fee; the bag policy page says it opens one hour and 30 minutes before event start through one hour after the event; the policies page says two hours prior (items must be retrieved same day). (statefarmarena.com)
• Re-entry is not allowed at State Farm Arena. (statefarmarena.com)

Tickets

• Tickets can be bought online through Ticketmaster or at the Box Office. (statefarmarena.com)
• The Box Office is open only on event days and opens one hour before the event’s scheduled door time. (statefarmarena.com)
• The Hawks group FAQ says all tickets can be accessed through the mobile app. (nba.com)
• Children under two do not need a ticket if they sit on a parent or guardian’s lap; any guest 2 and older needs a ticket. (statefarmarena.com)

Kids and Accessibility

• Strollers are welcome but must be checked inside Gate 1 at the Guest Service Center. (statefarmarena.com)
• Accessible seating is offered in all price ranges and is bought through Ticketmaster, by phone, or at the Box Office on event day. (statefarmarena.com)
• Elevators are inside Gate 4, Gate 5, the North VIP Entrance and Gate 7; they are for priority use of guests with accessibility needs. (statefarmarena.com)
• Sensory bags (badges, fidget toys, noise-canceling headphones) are free to check out at the Guest Services Center inside Gate 1 with an ID as deposit; weighted lap pads on request. (statefarmarena.com)
• Assistive Listening Devices are free at the Guest Service Center inside Gate 1 with a driver’s license or credit card held as deposit. (statefarmarena.com)
• Certified, leashed service animals are welcome; guest services (404) 878-3000. (statefarmarena.com)

What to Know About Game Day

• Guest Services representatives can help guests with special needs to their seats. (statefarmarena.com)
• The Hawks group FAQ lists the Guest Services center at The Center/Hawk Walk entrance for bag or gear questions. (nba.com)

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FAQ

What time do doors open for Hawks games?

The arena policies page says gates open 60 minutes before tip-off, with members 75 minutes before; the Hawks group FAQ says 1.5 hours for groups, so check your ticket. (statefarmarena.com)

Is there a clear bag policy at State Farm Arena?

The arena generally does not enforce one, but events can; bags must be 14″ x 14″ x 6″ or smaller and are screened. (statefarmarena.com)

Can I get to State Farm Arena by MARTA?

Yes. Take the train to the GWCC stop; the arena entrance is just feet away. (statefarmarena.com)

What We Could Not Confirm

• Seating capacity: not on the arena pages fetched; omitted.
• Standard parking prices: no arena page fetched states them (only the group-guest $5 and downtown range in the Hawks group FAQ); a ParkMobile parking page was not readable.
• Doors time conflict: policies page 60 minutes vs group FAQ 1.5 hours; both listed, verify on the ticket.
• Bag valet opening time conflicts between pages (1h30 vs two hours prior).
• Mobile-ticket-only status for the arena: not stated on the arena pages; only the Hawks group FAQ says tickets are accessible through the mobile app.

How we checked this guide: Dates, hours, admission and parking prices, and access details were verified against the official sources listed below on October 27, 2026. Operators change schedules and raise prices without notice, so confirm anything time-sensitive before you drive. The figures in this guide also feed our Georgia Attraction Transparency Index and Family Day-Out Cost Index.

Sources

• State Farm Arena Policies & FAQs
• State Farm Arena Bag Policy
• State Farm Arena Accessibility
• Hawks Group Tickets FAQs

About Hank Whitlock

Hank Whitlock is the pen name of the It's Georgia editor. Every guide is built around the questions a busy family actually asks before a trip: how long is the drive, what does parking cost, can the stroller make it, are dogs allowed. Details are checked against official park, city, and venue sources, and each guide shows the date it was last updated.