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Atlanta Dream will host at least two WNBA Finals games. But exactly where is yet TBD

The Atlanta Dream have advanced to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2013, setting the stage for a high-stakes series against the Golden State Valkyries. However, the team faces a logistical challenge in hosting Games 3, 4, and potentially 7 at their usual home arena, Gateway Center Arena, which seats just 3,500 for basketball—a capacity too small for expected fan demand.

The Dream’s official home venue starting next season, State Farm Arena (capacity ~17,000), is already booked for concerts and Hawks games during the Finals window, forcing the team to explore alternatives like Gas South Arena or Georgia Tech’s McCamish Pavilion, though those options have reportedly encountered obstacles. Meanwhile, the Valkyries’ Chase Center in San Francisco (capacity ~18,000) will host Games 1, 2, 5, and 7 if needed, with a Doja Cat concert rescheduled to avoid scheduling conflicts.

The Dream’s playoff run was fueled by standout performances from Rhyne Howard, Allisha Gray, Jordin Canada, and rookie sensation Angel Reese, who led the team to sweep past Washington and New York in the postseason.

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