The Atlanta Hawks have announced plans to officially debut their new Nike City Edition uniform at the Nov. 20 game versus the Milwaukee Bucks. This year’s release of the city-themed kit is based on the name of the world-famous Atlanta street and will available on the same day for pre-order. The uniform, which will be accompanied by a corresponding custom court for home appearances, will be worn by the team 11 times throughout the season at State Farm Arena. The dates for the “Peachtree Nights” are:
- 11/20 vs. Milwaukee Bucks
- 12/2 vs. Golden State
- 12/4 vs. Brooklyn Nets
- 12/15 vs. Los Angeles Lakers
- 1/18 vs. Detroit Pistons
- 1/20 vs. Toronto Raptors
- 1/22 vs. Los Angeles Clippers
- 2/20 vs. Miami Heat
- 2/22 vs. Dallas Mavericks
- 3/31 vs. New Orleans Pelicans
- 4/7 vs. Detroit Pistons
“The Atlanta Hawks are paying homage to Atlanta culture with our new Nike City Edition unis,” said Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena EVP and Chief Marketing Officer Melissa Proctor. “Peachtree symbolizes the streets that connect our neighborhoods, from Bankhead to Buckhead, from the West End to East Atlanta Village, and all throughout the metro Atlanta area.
Hawks to celebrate “Love Wins” Wednesday night
Wednesday night, the Hawks will host their second annual Love Wins Pride Night game when the Chicago Bulls come to town. The evening promises to be a night of celebration and inclusion for everyone who supports and is part of the LGBTQIA+ spectrum. Fans arriving into the arena will see the iconic “ATLANTA” letters lit up in rainbow colors and hear the sounds of DJ Neon the Glowgobear in pregame and are urged to stay late and party with DJ Toni K at Gate 1 near the Hawks Shop. Throughout the game, attendees can also get their faces painted and have some fun in Hawks Pride-themed photobooths.
The Hawks will present the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRCF) with a $10,000 donation. The HRCF improves the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people by working to increase understanding and encourage the adoption of LGBTQ-inclusive policies and practices.
