New Year's Eve NBA game with the Atlanta Hawks hosting the Milwaukee Bucks at State Farm Arena.
The Atlanta Hawks take on the Milwaukee Bucks at State Farm Arena on Thursday, December 31, 2026. It's a New Year's Eve matchup, so if you're looking for something to do in the city before the midnight celebrations kick off, this is a good spot to start the day. The Hawks are hosting, and the Bucks are coming into town for the visit.
Tip-off is at 3 PM, which puts the game well before the evening rush. If you're planning to head in early, the doors open at 2 PM, and season ticket members get in at 1:45 PM. That gives you plenty of time to find your seats and settle in before the first whistle. Since it's a mid-afternoon start, you'll be out of the arena and on your way to whatever you've got planned for the rest of New Year's Eve long before the night really gets going.
It's a standard regular-season game, so the Hawks will be playing at home in front of the Atlanta crowd. The Bucks make the trip from Milwaukee to face them here at State Farm Arena. If you've been following the season, you know the drill: two teams, one court, and a game that starts in the afternoon on one of the busiest days of the year.
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To recap the logistics: the Hawks host the Bucks at State Farm Arena on Thursday, December 31, 2026. Tip-off is at 3 PM, with doors opening at 2 PM and season ticket members getting in at 1:45 PM.
