WNBA Considering Moving Finals Schedule, Allowing Dream to Play at Bigger Venue
The shift would let the Dream host games at a bigger venue.
The WNBA is mulling a change to its Finals schedule, which could allow the Atlanta Dream to play at a larger venue, according to a source familiar with the situation. The Dream are currently set to host Games 3, 4 and 6, scheduled for October 22, 24 and 29 respectively. However, the Dream's home arena, Gateway Center, is booked for concerts and NBA games on those dates.
The Dream averaged about 9,700 fans at their home games this season. State Farm Arena, owned by the Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority, does not conflict with any events on October 23, 26, 27 and 30. If the schedule changes, it could impact broadcast partners, with NBC airing Games 1 and 4, and USA Network handling Games 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7.
The change might also affect the timing of the WNBA Finals games against Thursday Night Football and World Series games.
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