Source: BroBible
Summary
The Atlanta Dream is uncertain about where it will host its WNBA Finals home games. The team split its regular-season games between State Farm Arena and Gateway Center Arena. State Farm Arena, which holds 20,000, is unavailable due to other events. The Dream’s finals games may be held at Gateway Center Arena, which holds only 3,500. The team’s president said details are still being finalized. The Golden State Valkyries will host their games at the Chase Center.
Our Reading
The routine arrives with confidence.
Splitting home games between two venues is normal now.
High school-sized arenas are the new luxury.
Finals games are scheduled like a calendar conflict.
State Farm Arena is booked for concerts and basketball, not for history.
Author: Evan Null
WNBA Finals Setup
The Atlanta Dream is in the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2013. They beat the Indiana Fever and New York Liberty to get there. Their home games are split between State Farm Arena and Gateway Center Arena. State Farm Arena is the bigger venue, but it’s booked for other events.
Home Game Uncertainty
The Dream is unsure where they will play their home games in the finals. State Farm Arena is unavailable due to a Sombr concert and Atlanta Hawks games. Gateway Center Arena is the backup, but it only holds 3,500 people. That’s less than a high school gym.
Future Plans
The Dream will have State Farm Arena as their full-time home in 2026. That doesn’t help with the current situation. The team’s president said they are finalizing details on their home venue. But no confirmation has been given yet.
Golden State Valkyries
The Golden State Valkyries will host their games at the Chase Center in San Francisco. The venue has a capacity of 18,064. That’s more than Gateway Center Arena, but still less than State Farm Arena.
Finals Context
The WNBA Finals are less than a week away. The Dream is in the finals for the first time in over a decade. Their home game situation is unclear. The team is trying to finalize plans, but it’s not looking good.
