Atlanta Hawks

So here's the thing about the Atlanta Hawks - they're not just a basketball team, they're basically woven into the fabric of Atlanta itself. Since landing in the city back in 1968, they've been doing this "True to Atlanta" thing, and honestly? It's more than just a slogan.

The arena serves as the home venue for the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). But State Farm Arena isn't your typical sports venue. After a massive $192.5 million renovation that wrapped up in 2018, this place became something different. We're talking about new premium seating areas, connected 360-degree concourses, a new center-hung videoboard three times larger than its predecessor as well as additional videoboards in the corners of the upper decks, new dining options including a bar and grill operated by country group Zac Brown Band and other unique features including an in-arena barber shop operated by Atlanta rapper Killer Mike and Topgolf suites. Yeah, you read that right - a barber shop inside a basketball arena.

The team's led by three-time All-Star point guard Trae Young, who's become the face of this franchise. And the Hawks aren't just about putting points on the board. They've been seriously committed to the community - fighting food insecurity, providing access to youth basketball programs, and get this: they transformed State Farm Arena into Georgia's largest-ever voting precinct for the 2020 elections. That's the kind of stuff that makes a team matter beyond the court.

We host approximately 160 events and nearly 2 million guests annually with a capacity of more than 17,000. That's a lot of people coming through those doors, and it's not just for basketball. Concerts, events, you name it. A 100% smoke-free campus, State Farm Arena is consistently ranked among the top 10 concert and event venues in the world. We have also earned the #1 Game Experience in the NBA.

The Hawks family extends beyond just the main team too. They've got the College Park Skyhawks in the NBA G League, giving them a pipeline for developing talent. And if you're thinking about catching a game, memberships start at a pretty reasonable price point - you can call (866) 715-1500 to talk to someone about season tickets.

What's kind of cool is how accessible they've made everything. The arena's right there in downtown Atlanta, connected to MARTA public transportation, so you don't even need to drive if you don't want to. And they've thought about everyone - accessible seating throughout, family restrooms, free Wi-Fi. It's designed to actually be welcoming, not just functional.

The Hawks have had their ups and downs over the years, sure. But there's something about this current era that feels different. Maybe it's the renovated arena, maybe it's the young core of players, or maybe it's just that they've figured out how to be more than a sports team - they're a genuine part of what makes Atlanta, well, Atlanta.