Verizon Partners with Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena to Enhance Fan Experience and Support Community Engagement
August 13 2024 - 10:35AM
Verizon, State Farm Arena, and the Atlanta Hawks are proud to
announce a significant partnership, just in time for the 2024-25
regular season. This collaboration marks a renewed strategic
initiative by Verizon to bring its cutting-edge products and
services directly to Hawks fans while deepening its commitment to
the vibrant Atlanta community.
As the Official 5G Wireless Partner and a Technology Partner of
the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena, Verizon aims to enrich the
fan experience at State Farm Arena by leveraging its advanced
network capabilities to enhance connectivity during games and
events. Looking ahead to the next season, Verizon Business and the
Atlanta Hawks are working together to make technology upgrades
throughout the arena designed to simplify and improve everything
from event entry to concession experiences.
“We are thrilled to renew our partnership with Verizon,” said
Hawks and State Farm Arena Senior Vice President of Global
Partnerships Michael Drake. “We hope that fans will benefit greatly
from the accessibility that Verizon’s latest innovations provide to
everyone whenever they visit our award-winning venue.”
At State Farm Arena, Verizon engineers have already added a
combination of 4G LTE and 5G Ultra Wideband coverage throughout the
arena with a particular focus on providing 5G service using its
premium mmWave spectrum to the entire bowl and select VIP lounges
& suites. This additional capacity will enable fans to connect
to the events in the arena in unprecedented ways.
By joining forces with the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena,
Verizon seeks to foster a deeper connection with Atlanta residents
and contribute positively to the city’s cultural and sporting
landscape.
“It’s an honor to partner with State Farm Arena and the Atlanta
Hawks to bring Verizon’s industry-leading products and services
directly to the passionate fans of this great city,” said Verizon
Atlantic South Market President, Leigh Anne Lanier. “Beyond
enhancing connectivity and the fan experience, this partnership
underscores our commitment to Atlanta and our desire to be an
integral part of the community. Together, we look forward to
creating memorable moments for Hawks fans and contributing to
Atlanta’s vibrant spirit.”
This exclusive partnership between Verizon, State Farm Arena,
and the Atlanta Hawks offers a unique opportunity to connect Hawks
fans and the larger Atlanta community with exclusive opportunities.
As a result of this partnership, through Verizon customer rewards
like Verizon Access, Verizon customers will have exclusive access
to State Farm Arena’s events in sports and entertainment, as well
as the hottest touring artists coming through Atlanta.
For more information on the State Farm Arena, visit
StateFarmArena.com.
For more information on Verizon’s products and services, visit
Verizon.com.
About VerizonVerizon
Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed in 2000 and is
one of the world’s leading providers of technology and
communications services. Headquartered in New York City and with a
presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $134.0
billion in 2023. The company offers data, video and voice services
and solutions on its award-winning networks and platforms,
delivering on customers’ demand for mobility, reliable network
connectivity, and security.
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About the Atlanta
HawksCommitted to entertaining and uniting the city of
Atlanta since 1968, the Atlanta Hawks & State Farm Arena, under
the leadership of Principal Owners Tony Ressler and Jami Gertz,
continue to build bridges through basketball by following its True
to Atlanta mantra. On the court, the Hawks’ exciting young core is
led by All-Star point guard Trae Young as the organization received
the NBA’s top ranking in overall in-game experience for the last
two seasons. Off the court, the Hawks organization focuses on
positively impacting the lives of Atlantans through providing
access to youth basketball, fighting food insecurity, and the
recent transformation of State Farm Arena into Georgia’s
largest-ever voting precinct for the 2020 elections. The Hawks
family also includes the College Park Skyhawks (NBA G League) and
Hawks Talon Gaming Club (NBA 2K League). Atlanta Hawks Membership,
which includes your seat for every home game for the 2024-25
regular season, is on sale now at www.hawks.com/membership or by
calling 866-715-1500. For more information on the Hawks, log on to
www.hawks.com or follow us on social media @ATLHawks.
About State Farm ArenaHome to
the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks, the award-winning State Farm Arena is a
next-generation sports and live entertainment venue focused on
experience, sustainability and service. Inspired by the city, the
venue features premium restaurant options as well as experiential
and celebrity-inspired spaces. In 2022, State Farm Arena became the
world’s first venue to earn TRUE (Total Resource Use and
Efficiency) Platinum certification for zero waste. State Farm Arena
consistently ranks among the top 10 concert and event venues in the
world from industry-leading publications Pollstar and Billboard. In
2021, Pollstar Magazine ranked State Farm Arena No. 5 on its
year-end list of top arenas. Accessible to every fan, the downtown
Atlanta arena hosts approximately 175 events and close to 2 million
guests annually and stakes its claim as the city’s best sports and
live entertainment venue. For more information on State Farm Arena,
visit StateFarmArena.com or follow on Twitter @StateFarmArena and
Instagram @StateFarmArena.
CONTACT: Garin Narain or Max Strauss, Atlanta
Hawks and State Farm Arena PR, brandcomms@hawks.com
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