Atlanta Dream scrambling to find WNBA finals venue amid scheduling conflicts
The Guardian • • sports
Key Points:
- The Atlanta Dream are seeking an alternative venue for their WNBA finals home games due to scheduling conflicts at State Farm Arena, which is unavailable on key dates because of a concert and Atlanta Hawks games.
- Potential venues under consideration include the smaller Gateway Center Arena and larger options like Gas South Arena and Georgia Tech’s McCamish Pavilion, but no agreement has been finalized yet.
- The Dream plan to move full-time to State Farm Arena starting in 2027, coinciding with the WNBA's expansion to a 50-game regular season, providing 25 home dates.
- Golden State Valkyries will host their home finals games at the sold-out Chase Center, marking strong fan support and financial success for the team.
- The Dream are making their first finals appearance since 2013 and have yet to win a championship game despite reaching the finals three times previously.
