The Atlanta Dream’s home games vs. Valkyries belong at State Farm Arena
Gateway Center Arena, the home arena of the Atlanta Dream, seats 3,800 people. And if you think that’s enough capacity for the 2026 Atlanta Dream, the team that won its way to the WNBA Finals against the Valkyries, you haven’t been paying attention. The Dream played nine games total in State Farm Arena this year […]
The Atlanta Dream, champions of the WNBA, played a total of nine home games at State Farm Arena this year. This included six regular season matches and three during the postseason, with Games 3 and 4 of the WNBA Finals set to take place at this venue. Despite initial concerns about the capacity, State Farm Arena, which seats 3,800, proved to be more than adequate for the Dream's needs.
Fans were initially upset about the move from Gateway Center Arena, but soon understood the necessity given the NBA season and other events, such as a Sombr show, which occupied Gateway Center. The Dream's ownership, including former WNBA All-Star Renee Montgomery, worked tirelessly to coordinate with the Hawks, the NBA, and the Valkyries to make the shift happen.
Tickets for Games 3 and 4 of the Finals sold out quickly, with approximately 42,000 fans in line for presale. The Dream have a history of selling out State Farm Arena, with five of six regular season games at full capacity. If the series extends beyond five games, Game 6 will return to Atlanta. It's uncertain whether the Dream will return to Gateway Center for Game 6 or if the team will orchestrate another group effort to fill State Farm Arena.
The Dream have also announced a long-term agreement to make State Farm Arena their home venue starting in the 2027 season.
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