Is State Farm Arena indoors?

Yes — State Farm Arena is a fully enclosed, climate-controlled indoor arena. It can run cool, so bring a layer even in summer.

Visiting State Farm Arena as an Away Fan: The Complete Guide

Q: How do I get to State Farm Arena as an away fan?

Fly into Atlanta (ATL), a huge hub, and take MARTA rail straight downtown — the arena connects to the GWCC/CNN Center and Dome stations. MARTA makes it easy without a car; if you drive, plan for downtown traffic.

Q: Where should visiting fans stay for a Hawks game at State Farm Arena?

Downtown Atlanta puts you within walking distance of the arena and near Centennial Olympic Park — the ideal base. Midtown nearby is a good alternative, a short MARTA ride away with more restaurants and nightlife.

Q: What is parking like at State Farm Arena and when should away fans arrive?

There are decks and lots downtown, and prepaid is smart, but MARTA is the easy button — it drops you right at the arena. Arrive early to enjoy downtown around Centennial Park — and note the fan-friendly concession pricing means you can eat and drink well inside.

Q: Where do visiting fans sit at State Farm Arena?

It's a modern arena with excellent sightlines and no obstructed views, comfortable throughout. Lower-bowl seats are pricier while the upper deck is good value. Hawks crowds are relaxed and easy for visiting fans.

Q: What food should you get at State Farm Arena, and what should you bring?

The draw is the fan-first concession pricing — plus Atlanta and Southern flavors. Check the bag policy, as arena clear-bag or small-bag rules usually apply. It's indoors, so weather isn't a factor inside.

Q: What is the pregame scene like at State Farm Arena?

Downtown Atlanta around the arena — near Centennial Olympic Park, the aquarium, and CNN Center — has bars and restaurants within a walk. Midtown nearby adds more, a short MARTA ride away.

Q: Is State Farm Arena friendly to away fans, and any insider tips?

Take MARTA — it's the whole logistics answer downtown. Take advantage of the cheap concessions. Stay downtown, pair the trip with Atlanta's attractions, and enjoy a friendly crowd.

A downtown arena with MARTA at the door

State Farm Arena sits in downtown Atlanta, next to Centennial Olympic Park and connected to a MARTA rail station. Home to the Atlanta Hawks, it's easy to reach and famous for its fan-friendly concession pricing.

Getting There

Fly into Atlanta (ATL), a huge hub, and take MARTA rail straight downtown — the arena connects to the GWCC/CNN Center and Dome stations.

MARTA makes it easy without a car; if you drive, plan for downtown traffic.

Where to Stay

Downtown Atlanta puts you within walking distance of the arena and near Centennial Olympic Park — the ideal base.

Midtown nearby is a good alternative, a short MARTA ride away with more restaurants and nightlife.

Parking & When to Arrive

There are decks and lots downtown, and prepaid is smart, but MARTA is the easy button. It drops you right at the arena.

Arrive early to enjoy downtown around Centennial Park, and note the fan-friendly concession pricing means you can eat and drink well inside.

Roof & Climate

Yes, indoor arena, fully enclosed and climate controlled year-round.

State Farm Arena is a fully enclosed, climate-controlled indoor arena, and it can run cool. Bring a layer even in summer.

Where Visiting Fans Sit

It's a modern arena with excellent sightlines and no obstructed views, comfortable throughout.

Lower-bowl seats are pricier while the upper deck is good value. Hawks crowds are relaxed and easy for visiting fans.

Food & What to Bring

The draw is the fan-first concession pricing, plus Atlanta and Southern flavors.

Check the bag policy, as arena clear-bag or small-bag rules usually apply. It's indoors, so weather isn't a factor inside.

Comparing parks? We checked bag policies at all 30 MLB ballparks.

The Pregame Scene

Downtown Atlanta around the arena (near Centennial Olympic Park, the aquarium, and CNN Center) has bars and restaurants within a walk.

Midtown nearby adds more, a short MARTA ride away.

Insider Tips

Take MARTA. It's the whole logistics answer downtown. Take advantage of the cheap concessions.

Stay downtown, pair the trip with Atlanta's attractions, and enjoy a friendly crowd.

Plan & Book

Build your State Farm Arena trip

Choose each piece: flights into ATL, a hotel in downtown Atlanta near MARTA, Hawks tickets, and a rental car only if you want it (MARTA covers the game). Save it to My trips to keep your dates. Nothing books until you're ready.