Gateway Center Arena

What Gateway Center Arena does

Gateway Center Arena @ College Park is a municipal sports and entertainment venue owned and operated by the City of College Park, Georgia, that opened in 2019 as part of the integrated Gateway Campus. The arena seats approximately 5,000 in its standard configuration and serves as the home venue for the Atlanta Dream (WNBA), the College Park Skyhawks (NBA G League affiliate of the Atlanta Hawks), and LOVB Atlanta (League One Volleyball Pro). Beyond professional sports, the venue hosts concerts, boxing events (including an IBF World Featherweight Championship), professional wrestling, college tournaments (SWAC Basketball Tournament, Georgia Coaches Association All-Star Classic), and corporate/private events bookable through an RFP process. The facility is operated by the Georgia International Convention Center (GICC) and shares its campus with Georgia's largest ballroom (40,000 sq ft), a 400,000 sq ft convention center, six on-site LEED-certified hotels, and 2,000 parking spaces.

The underlying technology stack is operational rather than platform-oriented: theatrical lighting, A/V systems, WiFi, high-speed fiber optic internet, a CyberLock electronic key system with full-time security and CCTV monitoring, cashless payment infrastructure, ParkMobile pre-pay parking, two ChargePoint EV charging stations, and Ticketmaster for ticketing. A unique physical asset is the direct ATL SkyTrain connection to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, making the arena the first U.S. convention center campus directly connected to a major international airport. Food and beverage is exclusively operated by Proof of the Pudding @ GICC, which runs four concession stands, portable bars, and a 9,800 sq ft culinary arts center capable of producing 4,000 meals simultaneously.

The business model combines four revenue streams: ticket sales (single-game, season, and group via Ticketmaster and on-site box office), venue rental and event booking (RFP-based for corporate and private events), food and beverage (exclusively captured through the Proof of the Pudding catering and concessions contract), and parking ($10-$20 flat rate). Go-to-market operates on two parallel motions: direct-to-consumer ticketing for sports fans and event attendees, and event-driven RFP booking for corporate event planners, conventions, and professional sports teams. Marketing relies on organic social (Facebook, Instagram, X), email newsletters, the company website event calendar, press releases distributed through agency-of-record Phase 3 Media, community events, and partner cross-promotion with the anchor sports teams.

Name

Gateway Center Arena

Legal name

The Gateway Center Arena @ College Park

Website

https://gatewaycenterarena.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Gateway Center Arena @ College Park is a municipally owned 5,000-seat sports and entertainment venue in College Park, Georgia, hosting the Atlanta Dream (WNBA), College Park Skyhawks (NBA G League), and LOVB Atlanta, alongside concerts, tournaments, and corporate events at the airport-adjacent Gateway Campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports & Entertainment Venue

NAICS

Spectator Sports (7112)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Arenas & Indoor Sports Centers (MPAKAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports & Arena Event Venues (Stadiums, Arenas) (THAHAAAF), Combat Sports Venues (Arenas, Halls) (MPAKAEAK)

Keywords

• Sports entertainment venue
• Arena event hosting
• Convention event services
• Professional sports facility
• Venue rental catering

Headquarters

HQ city

College Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from single-game tickets, season tickets, and group sales for sporting events, concerts, and entertainment
2. Venue Rental and Event Booking: Booking fees from corporate events, conventions, graduations, family events, and private rentals through RFP process
3. Food and Beverage: Concession sales and catering services provided exclusively by Proof of the Pudding @ GICC
4. Parking: Flat-rate parking fees ranging from $10-$20 depending on event, with pre-pay options via ParkMobile

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gateway Center Arena is a 5,000-seat multipurpose sports and entertainment venue that hosts professional basketball games (WNBA Atlanta Dream and NBA G League College Park Skyhawks), professional volleyball (LOVB Atlanta), concerts, boxing, wrestling tournaments, family shows, graduations, conventions, and private corporate events. The venue is operated as part of the Georgia International Convention Center campus and offers on-site concessions and full-service catering through its exclusive partner Proof of the Pudding @ GICC.

Product overview

Gateway Center Arena @ College Park is a state-of-the-art 5,000-seat multipurpose sports and entertainment venue operated by the Georgia International Convention Center (GICC), Georgia's second largest convention center. The venue hosts professional sports (WNBA's Atlanta Dream, NBA G League's College Park Skyhawks, LOVB Pro volleyball), concerts, family events, graduations, and conventions. Food and beverage is exclusively provided by Proof of the Pudding @ GICC (CulinAero), with a state-of-the-art 9,800 sq ft culinary arts center and capacity for 4,000 meals. The broader Gateway Campus includes three LEED-certified convention hotels and is connected to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via the free ATL SkyTrain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gateway Campus Center: The integrated campus combining Gateway Center Arena, Georgia International Convention Center, and six hotels.

Products and services

• Gateway Center Arena @ College Park State-of-the-art 5,000-seat multipurpose sports and entertainment venue in Metro Atlanta's Southside, located a two-minute SkyTrain ride from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Hosts professional sports teams (WNBA Atlanta Dream, NBA G League College Park Skyhawks, LOVB Atlanta volleyball), concerts, family shows, graduations, boxing, wrestling, conventions, and private events. Operated by the Georgia International Convention Center (GICC).
• Catering and Concessions by Proof of the Pudding @ GICC Exclusive on-site catering and concession service for the Gateway Center Arena, provided by Proof of the Pudding @ GICC (also known as CulinAero). Operates four concession stands and portable bars throughout the concourse, and provides full catering for meetings, banquets, and events through a state-of-the-art 9,800 sq ft culinary arts center with capacity to serve 4,000 meals at one time. Sources 98% of produce from Georgia and surrounding states. Beverage offerings include Coca-Cola products.

Quantifiable outcome

• 11 home sell-outs in 2023 season in only 16 games - league-leading attendance in WNBA
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Georgia International Convention Center (GICC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGICC operates Gateway Center Arena as part of the Gateway Campus. GICC is Georgia's second largest convention center with 400,000 total square feet, 150,000 sq ft exhibit space, and Georgia's largest ballroom at 40,000 sq ft.
• Proof of the Pudding @ GICCcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExclusive food and beverage provider for Gateway Center Arena. Award-winning catering team provides concessions, banquets, and event catering. They added service to Gateway Center Arena with their grand opening in 2019. 98% of produce sourced from Georgia and surrounding states.
• Loving Arms Transitional Outreach Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal non-profit organization providing concessions support at Gateway Arena during Atlanta Dream games. LATO provides staff for Post Oaks concessions stand, and POP/GICC donates 10% of sales to support underserved communities.
• Atlanta DreamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWNBA professional women's basketball team. Southeast's only WNBA franchise, playing home games at Gateway Center Arena. Established in 2008, qualified for playoffs in 9 of first 15 seasons.
• College Park SkyhawkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNBA G League affiliate of Atlanta Hawks. Owned and operated by Atlanta Hawks with ownership team including Grammy Award-winning artist 2 Chainz. Host games at Gateway Center Arena.
• League One Volleyball (LOVB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLOVB Atlanta professional women's indoor volleyball team plays home games at Gateway Center Arena in the LOVB Pro league.
• Atlanta HawkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNBA team whose G League affiliate (College Park Skyhawks) is based at Gateway Center Arena. Hosted preseason game against New Orleans Pelicans at venue in October 2023.
• Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International AirportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld's busiest airport serving 100+ million passengers annually. Gateway Center Arena is located one-quarter mile from airport with direct ATL SkyTrain connection.
• MARTA Transit SystemcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAtlanta's rapid transit system. Gateway Center Arena accessible via free ATL SkyTrain connection from Airport station.
• Coca-ColaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeverage partner providing variety of Coke products for concessions throughout the arena.
• ATL Airport District CVBminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConvention and visitors bureau for group housing coordination and hotel booking assistance for events.
• Hotel Partners (AC Hotel, Marriott, Renaissance, SpringHill Suites, Home2 Suites, Tru)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSix Gateway Campus hotels including AC Hotel Atlanta Airport Gateway (403 rooms), Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway (204 rooms), Renaissance Atlanta Airport Gateway (147 rooms), and SpringHill Suites (147 rooms). All LEED-certified.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/gatewayarena
• Facebookfacebook.com/GatewayArena
• Instagraminstagram.com/GatewayArena
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gateway-center-arena

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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