Eastern Conference Rivalry: Washington Wizards vs. Atlanta Hawks

Update (November 4): This article has been updated with the latest matchup information for the Wizards vs. Hawks.

When Do the Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards Play Next?

Atlanta Hawks tickets and Washington Wizards tickets can be found on their respective team pages, along with schedule information.

Are the Atlanta Hawks and the Washington Wizards Rivals?

The Atlanta Hawks and the Washington Wizards have faced off as different franchise variants since 1961. The Hawks-Wizards rivalry took hold when the teams were in St. Louis and Baltimore, respectively, during the mid-1960s and intensified once both franchises moved to their current locations in the late 1960s and early 1970s. While both teams have bigger rivals, the Hawks and Wizards rivalry has been rather even over 60-plus years in both regular season and playoff contests.

Who Are the Atlanta Hawks’ Biggest Rivals?

The Atlanta Hawks have rivalries with their Southeast Division opponents in the NBA’s Eastern Conference: the Charlotte Hornets, the Miami HEAT, the Orlando Magic and the Washington Wizards. The Hawks also have long-standing rivalries with the Boston Celtics, dating back to their NBA Finals meetings in the 1950s and 1960s, and the New York Knicks, a fellow franchise founded in 1946.

Who Are the Washington Wizards’ Biggest Rivals?

The Washington Wizards share Southeast Division rivalries with the Miami HEAT, the Charlotte Hornets, the Orlando Magic and the Atlanta Hawks. Beyond the division, the Wizards have Eastern Conference rivalries with the Philadelphia 76ers, the Toronto Raptors and the Boston Celtics.

Game Results Between the Hawks & Wizards

The overall head-to-head record between the Hawks and the Wizards, including the playoffs, favors Atlanta 186-170. Washington has won more in the postseason, winning 15 games and four of the six series.

Atlanta Hawks vs. Washington Wizards History

The Hawks vs Wizards history features multiple cities, team names, and playoff series. The Wizards have called Chicago, Baltimore, and Washington D.C. home, while the Hawks have been in St. Louis and Atlanta during their time together in the NBA.

The first postseason meeting between both teams was in the 1965 Western Division Semifinals when the Baltimore Bullets beat the St. Louis Hawks. The next year, the Hawks got revenge on the Bullets. In 1978, the franchises met in the Eastern Conference First Round with the Washington Bullets sweeping the series. The teams met in the Eastern Conference Semifinals in 1979 and the Bullets won in seven games. Fast forward to 2015, the rivalry renewed in the Semifinals with the Hawks taking the series. But the Wizards won the most recent postseason series in 2017.

Where Do the Washington Wizards and Atlanta Hawks Play?

The Washington Wizards play home games at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Along with the Wizards, Capital One Arena is home to the NHL’s Washington Capitals and the Georgetown Hoyas college basketball team.

The Atlanta Hawks host home games at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Holding a capacity of 16,888, State Farm Arena is also a concert and events space.

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