The Atlanta Dream are in the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2004. There was some drama over where the Dream would play Games 3 and 4. The Dream played most of their regular-season games at Gateway Center Arena. It only has a capacity of around 3,500.
The Dream played select regular-season games and a few playoff games at State Farm Arena, home of the Atlanta Hawks.
They were scheduled to play at Gateway Center Arena, but scheduling conflicts arose. Here is where the Dream will now battle the Golden State Valkyries for their home WNBA Finals games.
Sep 21, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) and actress and recording artist Queen Latifah during the game against the New York Liberty at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
The Atlanta Dream announced today that Games 3 and 4 of the WNBA Finals will be played at State Farm Arena.
Game 3 is now moved up to Wednesday the 21st at 8:00 PM ET. Game 4 will still be on Saturday the 24th, but at 1:00 PM ET. The Atlanta Hawks will tip off their NBA regular-season home opener at 8:30 PM ET.
This avoided a nightmare situation for the WNBA. The WNBA Finals is the league’s biggest stage, and it deserves to be seen by as many people as possible. Angel Reese vs. Gabby Williams is one of the matchups that is worth the price of admission.
State Farm Arena’s capacity is just over 17k. The Dream will need every last fan to overcome a tough Golden State squad. The Valkyries have one of the best home-court advantages in the league. Chase Center, aka Ballhalla, holds just over 18K. It gets LOUD in that arena.
The Dream were an absolutely dominant 8-0 at State Farm Arena during the 2026 regular season and playoffs. They swept the Washington Mystics and then dominated the New York Liberty on their path to the Finals.
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