If you live in Atlanta, are visiting downtown, or just want to keep up with the Atlanta Hawks score in real time, there are a few reliable ways to do it—whether you’re at State Farm Arena, watching from home, or checking during dinner on Peachtree Street.
This guide walks through how to find the current Hawks score, how the NBA schedule and scoring work, and the best options for following games in and around Atlanta.
When the Hawks are playing, most fans in Atlanta rely on a mix of TV, radio, apps, and arena boards to track the score.
If you’re downtown for a game, you’ll get the most immersive version of the score right inside:
State Farm Arena
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Inside the arena, the main scoreboard above center court and ribbon boards around the bowl constantly show:
If you’re in the concourse grabbing food, you’ll see TVs mounted near concession stands also showing the score, usually with the local broadcast feed.
Tip:
If you arrive late or step out and want a quick check without hunting for a screen, ask any usher or guest services staff—they’re used to people asking “What’s the score right now?”
Most regular-season Hawks games are available through regional sports networks and national broadcasts. In Atlanta, fans typically:
Many Atlanta households access these through:
These TV broadcasts always show the score box in a corner of the screen, displaying:
If you’re driving on I‑75, I‑85, or the Connector and can’t watch the game, local sports radio is one of the most practical ways to track the Hawks score.
In the Atlanta area, the Hawks have a radio flagship station that carries:
You can usually:
Announcers typically repeat the score and time remaining after big plays and at nearly every stoppage, so you don’t need to listen from the beginning to know what’s going on.
Around Atlanta, especially if you’re at a bar in East Atlanta Village or running errands, most fans pull out their phone to see the live Hawks score. Common mobile options include:
These apps typically let you:
This can be helpful if you’re at Ponce City Market, Atlantic Station, or Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and can’t sit down to watch the full broadcast.
Many Atlanta spots that show live sports keep the Hawks game on during the season, especially in neighborhoods like:
These locations usually:
If you’re seated away from the main TV, you can still watch the onscreen score graphic, which consistently shows the Atlanta Hawks score and game time.
Knowing how the score works helps you understand more than just “who’s winning.”
In every Hawks game at State Farm Arena or on TV:
When you look at the score, you’re seeing the total of all Hawks points from 2s, 3s, and free throws.
NBA games follow the same structure whether the Hawks are at home in Atlanta or on the road:
On scoreboards and apps you’ll see:
While the main number you see is the final score, many Atlanta fans like to follow these related stats that help explain how the Hawks reached that number:
These are available in box scores on most sports apps or on the big screens during home games.
Here’s a quick comparison of common options people in Atlanta use to follow the Atlanta Hawks score:
| Option | Best For | What You See Most Clearly |
|---|---|---|
| State Farm Arena in person | Full live experience, home games in Atlanta | Score, clock, momentum, crowd energy |
| Local TV broadcast | Watching from home or hotel | Score, replays, commentary, stats |
| Radio broadcast | Driving or working without video | Frequent score updates and play descriptions |
| Sports/league apps | On the move anywhere in metro Atlanta | Live score, box score, play-by-play, notifications |
| Sports bars & restaurants | Social viewing in neighborhoods across the city | Score on multiple TVs, atmosphere, food and drink |
Knowing when the Hawks are likely to be playing helps you time when to check the score.
For fans in Atlanta, the core of the action is the NBA regular season, typically running from:
The Hawks usually play:
On game days in downtown Atlanta, you may notice:
In addition to the regular season:
No matter where you are around Atlanta, you can still keep up.
If you’re:
You can quickly:
If you’re outside the city center:
Many neighborhood sports bars in suburban areas will turn on the Hawks game and score if you request it, especially during the heart of the season.
If you missed the live action and just want to know how the Hawks did, look beyond the final total.
A typical postgame box score shows:
This is helpful if you’re in Atlanta and want to talk about the game the next morning at work or school—knowing who led the team in scoring or who hit key threes often comes straight from the box score.
Here are a few quick habits many Atlanta fans use:
Set game alerts on your phone
Turn on notifications in your preferred sports app
Use radio while driving
Check before heading downtown
By combining local TV or radio, mobile apps, and the in-person experience at State Farm Arena, you can always stay current on the Atlanta Hawks score—whether you’re right in downtown Atlanta or anywhere else in the metro area.
