Top Places to Catch Georgia Sports with the Family
Sports fans in Georgia have opportunities year round to catch their favorite teams and players in action. From professional and college football and baseball to professional and amateur motorsports, Georgia is home to scores of fun and family-friendly places to watch exciting matchups.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta
Football pulls in fans to Atlanta to see the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons, the annual SEC Football Championship game, the Celebration Bowl and the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Major League Soccer team Atlanta United FC also plays in the stadium, which features a one-of-a-kind retractable roof oval and a five-story 360-degree high-definition video halo scoreboard. The stadium also is set to host the College Football National Championship in 2025 and FIFA World Cup soccer games in 2026.
Truist Park in Atlanta
The home of the Atlanta Braves, Truist Park, is integrated into the lively shopping and entertainment district The Battery Atlanta, which features restaurants, shops and entertainment venues that make it a premier destination 365 days a year. Tour Truist Park for a behind-the-scenes peek inside the home of the 2021 World Series champions.
Minor League Baseball Stadiums: Gwinnett, Rome, Augusta, Savannah, Macon
Family- and budget-friendly minor league baseball in Georgia includes the Gwinnett Stripers, Augusta GreenJackets, and the Rome Braves (all affiliated with the Atlanta Braves). Gwinnett, Rome and Augusta all feature modern ballparks, while Savannah welcomes fans to watch the Savannah Bananas (in the Coastal Plain League) in the historic 1926 Historic Grayson Stadium set amid the trees covered in Spanish moss. Rival Coastal Plain League team the Macon Bacon welcome fans to historic Luther Williams Field, built in 1929. Minor league baseball stadiums are incredibly family-friendly, with lots of activities, games, promotions, packages and more.
State Farm Arena in Atlanta
Of course, basketball is another popular option in Georgia, and the NBA's Atlanta Hawks draw cheering fans to downtown Atlanta's State Farm Arena. Set in the heart of Atlanta's Centennial Park District, State Farm Arena is surrounded by more than 2,800 hotel rooms, 25 restaurants, and 15 world-class attractions within walking distance.
Gateway Center Arena in College Park
Home to the WNBA's Atlanta Dream, three-time Eastern Conference Champions, and to the Atlanta Hawks G-League team, the College Park Skyhawks, the Gateway Center Arena @ College Park is located just a few minutes south of downtown Atlanta. Guests can get close to the action on the court at the 5,000-seat venue, which opened in 2019.
Colleges: Atlanta, Athens, Statesboro
Amateur sports, especially at Georgia’s many colleges, provide yet another opportunity to take in ballgames on a budget. Baseball, football, basketball and soccer provide possibilities with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and Georgia State University Panthers in Atlanta, the University of Georgia Bulldogs in Athens, Georgia Southern University Eagles in Statesboro, and many other colleges throughout the state. Many college sports teams cater to their younger fans, offering kids-only clubs, many of which provide in-game goodies, pre-game team walks and stadium activities.
Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta
College football puts Georgia on everyone's mind with the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame. The 94,256-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility near Centennial Olympic Park features 30,000 square feet of exhibit space to showcase the game's outstanding athletes and coaches.
Racetracks: Hampton & Braselton
Motorsports also are popular family-friendly events in Georgia. That's certainly the case at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, where tens of thousands of families flock to see NASCAR races. Along with many family-friendly ticket packages, kids 12 and under get special discounts. Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta in Braselton, where kids 12 and under are always free, showcases professional and amateur sports car and motorcycle racing in a unique family-friendly setting.
Given all of these possibilities and so many more, it’s easy to see why sports are on the minds of so many Georgia residents and visitors. Just don’t forget to buy some peanuts before you head to your seat.
