State Farm Arena Ranks Among Top Global Venues by Billboard

Source: Kevin C. Cox / Getty Atlanta’s State Farm Arena has solidified its reputation as a premier entertainment destination, earning a spot among the world’s top venues in Billboard’s 2025 rankings. The arena was ranked No. 5 in the U.S. and No. 7 globally in the category of non-stadium venues with a capacity exceeding 15,000. [...]

Dec 16, 2025 0

State Farm Arena Ranks Among Top Global Venues by Billboard

Toronto Raptors v Atlanta Hawks — Source: Kevin C. Cox / Getty

Atlanta’s State Farm Arena has solidified its reputation as a premier entertainment destination, earning a spot among the world’s top venues in Billboard’s 2025 rankings. The arena was ranked No. 5 in the U.S. and No. 7 globally in the category of non-stadium venues with a capacity exceeding 15,000.

Between October 2024 and September 2025, State Farm Arena grossed over $121 million and welcomed approximately 939,000 visitors. This marks the third consecutive year the venue has been featured in Billboard’s top 10 rankings, climbing from No. 9 in 2024.

Trey Feazell, Executive Vice President of Programming, celebrated the achievement, attributing it to the team’s dedication to creating unforgettable experiences for fans and artists. “We are proud to make our arena a global destination for the biggest acts and moments,” he said.

The venue hosted 94 non-Hawks events during the ranking period, including performances by Paul McCartney, Dua Lipa, Usher, and Shakira, as well as WWE pay-per-view events and a sold-out WNBA game. Looking ahead, the 2026 lineup features stars like Ariana Grande, Cardi B, and Lady Gaga.

State Farm Arena’s consistent recognition underscores its role as a cultural and entertainment hub, drawing fans from around the globe to Atlanta.

Top Venues of 2025
(15,001+ Capacity)

Rank	Venue/City	Gross	Attendance	Shows
1	Sphere Las Vegas	$370.3M	1.7M	105
2	O2 Arena London	$281.9M	2.5M	200
3	Madison Square Garden New York	$251.1M	1.8M	127
4	Kia Forum Inglewood	$139.2M	1.1M	101
5	Qudos Bank Arena Sydney	$127.7M	1.2M	109
6	Barclays Center Brooklyn	$125M	962K	91
7	State Farm Arena Atlanta	$121.1M	939K	94
8	Movistar Arena Madrid	$120.6M	1.8M	158
9	Prudential Center Newark	$114.8M	981K	108
10	Chase Center San Francisco	$113.7M	530K	52
11	Movistar Arena Santiago	$98.9M	1.7M	190
12	TD Garden Boston	$98.8M	917K	76
13	Xfinity Mobile Arena Philadelphia	$94.4M	961K	80
14	United Center Chicago	$92.3M	681K	51
15	Scotiabank Arena Toronto	$90.9M	808K	63
16	T-Mobile Arena Las Vegas	$90.8M	450K	39
17	Coliseo de Puerto Rico Jose Miguel Agrelot San Juan	$88.1M	1.1M	88
18	Kaseya Center Miami	$84.2M	590K	70
19	Ziggo Dome Amsterdam	$82.4M	801K	58
20	Palacio de los Deportes Mexico City	$82.1M	1.2M	77
21	American Airlines Center Dallas	$76.7M	678K	64
22	Bridgestone Arena Nashville	$73.7M	743K	68
23	Co-Op Live Manchester	$73.6M	730K	48
24	Intuit Dome Inglewood	$71.9M	402K	39
25	Rod Laver Arena Melbourne	$67.2M	620K	54