The NBA and MLK Day go hand-in-hand at this point, especially in Atlanta. The Association has distinguished itself as one of the more vocal and engaged leagues in terms of activism and addressing social issues, just like late great Martin Luther King Jr. throughout his legendary life. It's fitting, then, that the Hawks will host the Bucks in Atlanta — MLK's birthplace — on the day we honor his legacy.
The holiday, which always sits on the third Monday of the year, will take place on January 19, 2026 this time around. Trae Young and Atlanta will host Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks at State Farm Arena, in what has become a fun little Eastern Conference rivalry.
The matinee game will be the first leg of a quadruple-header on NBC and Peacock, followed by the Thunder vs. Cavs (2:30 p.m.), Mavs vs. Knicks (5:00 p.m.) and Celtics vs. Pistons (8:00 p.m.). Talk about a jam-packed day of hoops!
BUY NOW: Tickets to see Hawks vs. Bucks MLK game on StubHub
Many fans have been clamoring to grab tickets to this holiday matinee game since the NBA announced it. It's a rematch of the 2024 NBA Cup semifinals, after all (the Bucks beat Atlanta and went on to win the Cup). In fact, as of Monday, Aug. 18, fewer than 10 percent of tickets for the game remained. Plenty of affordable options can still be found, though, including dozens of seats priced between $80 and $100.
Interested in attending the MLK game between Atlanta and Milwaukee? Here's everything you need to know about Hawks vs. Bucks on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, including tipoff time and links to the best and most affordable tickets.
Hawks vs. Bucks tickets for NBA 2025 MLK game
Tickets for the Hawks-Bucks MLK game are available now on StubHub, and it's obviously listed as a "high-demand" event. As of mid-August, only nine percent of all tickets for the game remained.
Ticket prices start in the range of $80-$100 each. Seats right near the court go for a little more, with solid options in the $240-$400 range.
Click the link below for updated pricing and seat availability.
BUY NOW:Tickets for Hawks vs. Bucks on MLK Day in Atlanta
Hawks vs. Bucks start time for NBA 2025 MLK game
Date: Monday, January 19, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
The Hawks and Bucks play at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA, the birthplace of Martin Luther King Jr., on MLK Day. The date of the holiday game is January 19, 2026, the third Monday of the year.
Tipoff has been scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET, although you can probably expect some pregame ceremonies. The home of the Hawks can hold over 19,000 people. Click here to be a part of this historic regular-season matchup.
State Farm Arena seating map
Here's the seating map for State Farm Arena in Atlanta:
State Farm arena seating chart
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Atlanta Hawks 2025-26 schedule
The Hawks' 2025-26 NBA schedule dropped in mid-August. Atlanta will be well-televised throughout the campaign, with 13 national television appearances including three games on ESPN, three on NBC, four on Peacock and three on NBA on Prime. Click here to buy tickets to any Hawks matchup.
Milwaukee Bucks 2025-26 schedule
Like Atlanta, the Bucks' 2025-26 schedule was announced in mid-August. Milwaukee will play 22 weekend games at Fiserv Forum, including five Sunday matinees. Also like Atlanta, 13 of the Bucks’ regular season games will be on national TV, and an additional five games will stream on Prime. Click here for tickets to every Milwaukee game.