State Farm Arena: Your Practical Guide to the Building

What and where State Farm Arena is

State Farm Arena sits at 1 State Farm Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30303, in the heart of downtown near the intersection of Marietta Street and Centennial Olympic Park Drive.

The venue describes itself as Atlanta's largest restaurant, serving nearly 2 million guests over 200 games, concerts and shows annually. That framing tells you what to expect: this is a busy, year-round building, and a little planning before you arrive goes a long way. Start with SeatCommons when you want to see what is coming up on the calendar.

• Address: 1 State Farm Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30303
• Downtown location near Marietta Street and Centennial Olympic Park Drive
• Hosts games, concerts and shows, with nearly 2 million guests a year according to the venue

Getting there: MARTA, rideshare and drop-off

MARTA is the simplest answer the venue gives. There is a MARTA stop just steps from the arena entrance, and the arena's own guidance says to take the train to the SEC District Station to reach the building.

If you are arriving by rideshare, Lyft is described on the arena's transportation page as the Official Rideshare Partner of the Atlanta Hawks, with the page framed around getting to and from the game.

• Train: ride MARTA to the SEC District Station, steps from the arena entrance
• Rideshare: Lyft is named as the Official Rideshare Partner of the Atlanta Hawks

Gates, levels and finding your seat

The arena's pages name its gates by number, and several of them carry the services you may be looking for. Gate 1 holds the Guest Service Center, which also serves as the check point for strollers and the pickup spot for sensory bags, weighted lap pads and assistive listening devices. Gate 2 is where the Box Office sits and where bag check for non-complying bags is located, both off Centennial Olympic Park Drive. Gate 5 has a Guest Service Podium inside, and Gate 4, Gate 5, Gate 7 and the North VIP Entrance each have an elevator inside.

For levels, the arena's pages reference a 200 Level and the Sharecare Social Club, plus a Guest Service Podium across from Section 211 on the 200 Level. Escalators inside Gate 1 by the Guest Service Center go to the Sharecare Social Club or the 200 Level, and escalators inside Gate 2 go to the 200 Level. Beyond those references, the source pages checked do not lay out a full seating map, so match your ticket to the gate and level printed on it.

• Gate 1: Guest Service Center, Mother's Room, assistive listening devices, sensory bags and weighted lap pads
• Gate 2: Box Office and bag check, off Centennial Olympic Park Drive
• Gate 4, Gate 5, Gate 7 and North VIP Entrance: elevators inside
• Gate 5: Guest Service Podium
• 200 Level: escalators from Gate 1 and Gate 2; Guest Service Podium across from Section 211

Food and drink, as the arena describes it

Chef G. Garvin is the Chief Culinary Officer leading the arena's food and beverage program, which the venue describes as bringing a chef-driven approach to the entire building. Through the arena's partnership with Georgia Natural Gas and its Greener Life program, the natural gas used to prepare food in the venue is carbon neutral. Levy Restaurants provides catering, with inquiries directed to Shamika Petersen-McLaurin at [email protected].

One concrete rule for families: parents may bring in plastic bottles of formula or milk inside the arena. The source pages checked do not otherwise spell out what food or drink guests may carry in, so treat that as not confirmed in the sources checked and check your specific event's page before packing snacks.

• Chef G. Garvin leads the food and beverage program as Chief Culinary Officer
• Natural gas used to prepare food in the venue is carbon neutral through the Georgia Natural Gas Greener Life partnership
• Catering by Levy Restaurants; inquiries to [email protected]
• Plastic bottles of formula or milk may be brought in by parents

Accessibility services

Guests can contact Guest Services before an event to arrange assistance at [email protected] or 404-878-3000. Guest Service Center attendants are available at every event from the moment doors open until well after the end of each event. The Guest Services Center also offers general ATM assistance and locations, a complimentary house phone for outgoing local calls, Lost and Found redemption and turn-in during the event, and serves as the meeting location for lost guests.

Accessible parking is offered in all parking decks on a first-come, first-serve basis. Guests needing accessible seats may purchase tickets online through Ticketmaster or by calling (800) 877-7575, and tickets may also be purchased at the Box Office on event day next to Gate 2 off Centennial Olympic Park Drive. The Box Office is only open on event days and opens one hour prior to the event's scheduled door time. Guests who bought non-accessible tickets and need accessible seating can exchange them at the Box Office on the day of the event, subject to availability and any applicable surcharges. Companion seats are available with the purchase of an accessible seat, within the public ticket limit set by the artist or event.

Assistive Listening Devices are free at the Guest Service Center inside Gate 1, with a driver's license or credit card held as a security deposit. ASL services are provided on the same seating level as the ticket purchased. Elevators are for priority use of guests with accessibility needs, and other guests should use stairwells and escalators when possible. Elevators are located inside Gate 4, inside Gate 5 near the Little Italia area, inside the North VIP Entrance and inside Gate 7.

Sensory bags with special KCVIP badges, fidget toys, noise-canceling headphones and other resources are available at no cost by leaving an ID at the Guest Service Center inside Gate 1, and weighted lap pads are available on request on the same terms. Five OneCourt devices are available at each home game, checkable on a first-come first-served basis from the guest services office or by online request form in advance. The Mother's Room and Nursing Room is inside Gate 1 next to the Guest Service Center. Certified, leashed service animals are welcome in accordance with ADA Title II and III law. Last checked October 28, 2026.

• Advance assistance: [email protected] or 404-878-3000
• Accessible seats: Ticketmaster online or (800) 877-7575; Box Office next to Gate 2 on event day
• Box Office opens one hour before the scheduled door time on event days
• Accessible parking in all decks, first come first serve
• Assistive listening devices, sensory bags and weighted lap pads at Gate 1 Guest Service Center
• Elevators inside Gate 4, Gate 5 near Little Italia, North VIP Entrance and Gate 7

Parking decks and lots

State Farm Arena operates the Ruby Lot, Diamond Deck, Sapphire Deck and State Farm Drive, and those are the names to look for when you book. The arena recommends buying parking in advance through ParkMobile and states that guests can assurance their spot and the lowest prices by reserving in advance through ParkMobile.

The parking options the arena lists come with these addresses, which helps when you are routing a car or a drop-off. ADA parking spots are available in all parking locations, with Sapphire, Diamond Deck and Ruby Lot named, and those spots are limited and offered on a first come first serve basis. Guests needing ADA parking assistance can email [email protected]. For electric vehicles, the arena currently offers two charging stations in the Sapphire Deck and two in the Diamond Deck.

• Ruby Lot: 199 Alabama St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
• Diamond Deck: 100 Lower Andrew Young International Dr., Atlanta, GA 30303
• Sapphire Deck: 127 Centennial Olympic Park Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303
• State Farm Drive: 1 State Farm Dr., Atlanta, GA 30303
• CTR Garage: 103 Centennial Olympic Park Dr. NW., Atlanta, GA 30303
• ADA spots in all locations, including Sapphire, Diamond Deck and Ruby Lot, first come first serve; questions to [email protected]
• EV charging: two in the Sapphire Deck, two in the Diamond Deck

Bag policy and entry rules

The bag size limit is 14" x 14" x 6" or smaller. Approved bags include single-compartment drawstring bags, purses or fashion backpacks smaller than that size. Backpacks and hard-sided bags of any size are prohibited, except that approved media members may bring backpacks if they are screened at the Media Entrance. All bags larger than 14" x 14" x 6", including briefcases, purses and luggage, are prohibited. Every bag is subject to screening.

Medical bags and diaper bags accompanying a child are exempt from the size requirement but are subject to search. Strollers are welcome inside the arena but must be checked inside Gate 1 at the Guest Service Center. For a fee, guests with non-complying bags can check them by Gate 2, located off Centennial Olympic Park Drive; bag check runs from one hour and 30 minutes before the event start time through one hour after the event concludes, and items must be retrieved the same day.

The arena notes that bag policies are subject to change based on the event, and guests should check their event's specific bag policy. The source pages checked do not state a re-entry policy, so that detail is not confirmed in the sources checked.

• Size limit: 14" x 14" x 6" or smaller
• Prohibited: backpacks and hard-sided bags of any size; bags larger than the limit including briefcases, purses and luggage
• Exempt from size rule but searched: medical bags and diaper bags accompanying a child
• Bag check by Gate 2 off Centennial Olympic Park Drive, for a fee, same-day retrieval required
• Strollers checked inside Gate 1 at the Guest Service Center
• Policies can change per event: check your event's page

Door times and start times

Door times vary by event. The arena's accessibility page notes that the Box Office is only open on event days and opens one hour prior to the event's scheduled door time, which tells you the building works from a per-event schedule rather than a fixed one. The venue pages checked do not publish a general door or start time for the building. For a specific show, the official event page is where the door and start times are listed.

• No single door or start time applies to every event
• Box Office opens one hour before the scheduled door time on event days
• Check the official event page for your show's times

Check tickets

When you are ready to pick a show, browse events on SeatCommons and start from there.

Frequently asked questions

Where is State Farm Arena?

State Farm Arena is at 1 State Farm Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30303, in downtown near the intersection of Marietta Street and Centennial Olympic Park Drive.

How do I get to State Farm Arena by public transit?

Take MARTA to the SEC District Station. The arena says the stop is just steps from the arena entrance.

What size bag can I bring into State Farm Arena?

Bags must be 14" x 14" x 6" or smaller. Backpacks and hard-sided bags of any size are prohibited, and every bag is subject to screening. Bag policies can change by event, so check your event's page.

Is there bag check at State Farm Arena?

Yes. For a fee, guests with non-complying bags can check them by Gate 2 off Centennial Olympic Park Drive. Bag check runs from one hour and 30 minutes before the event start time through one hour after the event ends, and items must be picked up the same day.

Where can I park at State Farm Arena?

The arena operates the Ruby Lot, Diamond Deck, Sapphire Deck and State Farm Drive, and also lists the CTR Garage. The arena recommends reserving parking in advance through ParkMobile.

How do I buy accessible seats for State Farm Arena?

Accessible seats can be purchased online through Ticketmaster or by calling (800) 877-7575, or at the Box Office next to Gate 2 on event day. The Box Office opens one hour before the scheduled door time. For advance help, contact [email protected] or 404-878-3000.