Pro sports in Atlanta
6 pro and college teams play in Atlanta. Here's where to see them, plus tickets and how to build it into a road trip.
🏆 Atlanta teams
⚡ Quick answers
- What pro sports teams are in Atlanta?
- Atlanta has 6 pro and college teams: the Atlanta Braves (MLB), Atlanta United FC (MLS), the Atlanta Hawks (NBA), the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (NCAAF), the Atlanta Falcons (NFL) and the Atlanta Dream (WNBA).
- Where do Atlanta's teams play?
- State Farm Arena (Hawks), Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Falcons, Atlanta United FC), Truist Park (Braves), Bobby Dodd Stadium (Yellow Jackets) and Gateway Center Arena (Dream).
- What airport do you fly into for a game in Atlanta?
- Atlanta (ATL) is the closest major airport, about 10 miles (16 km) from State Farm Arena — roughly 14 min by car depending on traffic.
🧳 Things to do in Atlanta
Southern hospitality, hip-hop history and a booming food scene. Make a weekend of it.
💬Ponce City Market and the BeltLine are where Atlanta hangs out — walk or bike the trail between neighbourhoods and breweries. Get soul food or a fried-chicken sandwich, and the Aquarium genuinely earns the hype on a hot day.
🍽 Eat
- Ponce City Market — Buzzy food hall in a landmark building.
- Soul food & fried chicken — The city's calling card.
🍺 Grab a drink
- Old Fourth Ward / BeltLine — Breweries along the trail.
🎨 See & culture
- Georgia Aquarium — One of the world's largest.
- MLK National Historical Park — Birth home and the King Center.
🎯 Things to do
- The BeltLine — Walk/bike between districts and murals.
🌲 Outdoors & hikes
- Piedmont Park — Atlanta's Central Park, with skyline views.
Hand-picked highlights for planning a trip around the games — verify hours & details before you go.
🏠 Where to stay in Atlanta
Vacation rentals across Atlantaon OwnerDirect — book direct with the owner, with more room than a hotel if you're travelling as a group.