Angel Reese just dropped some truth about the Atlanta Dream’s move to a massive new arena for Games 3 and 4 of the WNBA Finals, calling it “bittersweet,” and honestly, it makes total sense. The Dream is headed to State Farm Arena, the Hawks’ home turf, which holds over 17,000 screaming fans. That’s a huge step up from their usual Gateway Center Arena, where only 3,500 people can squeeze in to catch the action.
From Intimate Vibes to NBA-Sized Roar
This move isn’t just for the Finals, either. The Dream announced last week they’re making State Farm Arena their full-time home starting in the 2027 season. Why the big change? Simple: the team has seen more than 400 percent growth in season ticket memberships over the past five years. That’s absolutely wild growth, and it proves the city is buzzing about this team. Reese herself said she loves Gateway, especially “the intimacy of being here and all the fans coming out and supporting us.” She even envisioned a “big TV outside, and everybody outside. It would be a whole cookout” if they had to stay at Gateway for the Finals. That’s a vibe, for real.
The Stakes and the Schedule Shift
The WNBA definitely noticed the Dream’s hot streak and the fan demand. After Atlanta clinched their Finals berth last Friday with a semifinal sweep of the New York Liberty, the league actually shifted the championship schedule to make sure Games 3 and 4 could go down in that bigger State Farm Arena. That’s a massive win for the fans who want to see the Dream battle for a title. Reese is totally on board for the big show, too, saying she’s “looking forward to everybody showing up and supporting us at State Farm, because every game has been a great turnout. Celebrities on the side… you don’t know who you’re going to see in Atlanta.” The only snag right now? If this series goes to a Game 6, the location is up in the air due to a conflict with an October 29 Atlanta Hawks game.
This Dream squad is gearing up to face the Golden State Valkyries, a team that knows a thing or two about packed houses. The Valkyries have sold out every single game at their 18,000-person Chase Center home in San Francisco for both of their WNBA seasons. You know they’re bringing that energy. Game 1 of these WNBA Finals kicks off Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET in San Francisco. Get ready, because it’s going to be an absolute battle for the title.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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