Sports Events in Atlanta this Winter
Last Updated November 21, 2025
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There’s no shortage of sporting events this winter in Atlanta. Here are a few events to keep on your radar.
Atlanta Falcons
Michael Penix Jr., Bijan Robinson and the rest of the Atlanta Falcons are looking to end the NFL’s regular season on a strong note after a long season. There are only three home games left at the world-renowned Mercedes-Benz Stadium until the regular season ends and the Falcons will take on the Seahawks in a battle of the birds on Dec. 7. Then they’ll have all eyes on Atlanta for Monday Night Football on Dec. 29 against the Rams. The season will come to a close against the eternal rivals from the bayou: the New Orleans Saints.
Get all the details before heading out to the Falcons game.
Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta’s Big Three of Trae Young, Kristaps Porzingis and Jalen Johnson are currently flying up and down the court as the Hawks look to get back into the NBA Playoffs at State Farm Arena. Black Friday is not just Hawks Friday here in Atlanta; it will also be an NBA Cup night, as the Hawks will face the Cavaliers. The Divine 9 will be celebrated Dec. 5 against the Nuggets and the Hawks Holiday Game will take place Dec. 23 against the Bulls. The Hawks will host their annual MLK Day matinee game Jan. 19 against the Bucks, HBCU Night is going down on Feb.7 against the Hornets and that will be followed by the Black History Month game Feb. 26 against the Wizards.
Get everything you need to know before heading to the Hawks game.
College Basketball
The hardwood action in Atlanta isn’t limited to the Hawks. Atlanta’s college basketball teams will be in action all winter, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and Georgia State Panthers both vying to make the big dance itself: The Division I NCAA Tournament. The Yellow Jackets will host Mississippi State in the ACC/SEC Challenge Dec. 3 and their home game Jan. 3 against Boston College will be the first of eight ACC conference home games between now and February. Meanwhile, the Panthers will begin their Sun Belt conference competition against Jacksonville State and they’ll also be taking on a MAC challenger in the SBC/MAC challenge Feb. 7.
Meanwhile, in the NCAA’s Division II, both the Morehouse Tigers and Clark Atlanta Panthers will be looking to reach the top of the SIAC conference on the hardwood this winter. If there’s one basketball game that you should always make an effort to see, it’s the rivalry bout between these two.
SEC Championship
The two best teams in the SEC (and also two of the best teams college football has to offer across the country) will square off Dec. 6 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The SEC Championship game is always one of the hottest tickets in sports. That’s understandable considering that the winner of this game usually is a contender to win the National Championship and the loser will be in the conversation to make the 12-team College Football Playoff.
Check out what you need to know as you head to the SEC Championship.
Atlanta Vibe and LOVB Atlanta
Volleyball season gets into full swing during the winter, and once again, fans in Atlanta will be spoiled for choices as Major League Volleyball’s Atlanta Vibe and Atlanta’s LOVB players will both be in action for another season of fast-paced volleyball. If you’re interested in a season ticket to see 2024 PVF MVP Leah Edmond and the Vibe spike balls all over the place at Gas South Arena, then you can hardly go wrong with season tickets starting at $219. Meanwhile, Kelsey Cook will be leading the way for LOVB Atlanta at Gateway Center Arena in College Park.
2025 Cricket Celebration Bowl
Shortly after the SEC Championship Game, the champions of the SWAC and the MEAC will once again battle in the annual Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Dec.13. The “HBCU National Championship” has routinely delivered on entertainment value in the national spotlight, and this year figures to be more of the same. It’s also a great value for your dollar, as tickets for the big game start at just $45 on the lower level.
Check out our Insider Guide to the Cricket Celebration Bowl.
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl
The Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl will host its CFP Semifinal game at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 9. The CFP Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl will feature the winners of two CFP Quarterfinal games. The winner of the CFP Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl will then advance to play in the 2026 CFP National Championship Game in Miami.
Get more details on the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.
FIFA World Cup 26™
Once the calendar turns to 2026, it’s time to really get excited for FIFA World Cup 26™. The most important sporting event on the planet will be coming to Atlanta next summer and with plenty of games (including a massive semifinal contest) coming to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta will once again prove itself as one of the best sports towns on the planet.
Get all the details on FIFA World Cup 26™.
Learn more about the sports teams that move our city with our Ultimate Guide to Atlanta Sports Teams.
Demetrius Bell is an Atlanta-based writer who focuses on the Atlanta Braves and sports in general in the Atlanta metro area. He is the Managing Editor of SB Nation’s Battery Power, which covers the Braves on a daily basis. His work can be found in Baseball Prospectus, Forbes.com, YardBarker.com and SB Nation.
Originally Published December 7, 2023
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