Angel Reese is set to make her WNBA Finals debut as the Atlanta Dream face the Golden State Valkyries in a best-of-seven series starting Saturday in California. However, fans looking to see Reese, Rhyne Howard, Allisha Gray, and other star players may face limited ticket availability.
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Currently, the Dream plan to host their home games at Gateway Center Arena in College Park, Georgia, rather than State Farm Arena in Atlanta due to scheduling conflicts, according to USA Today. Gateway Center Arena has a seating capacity of 3,500 for basketball games.
As of now, no larger venue has been confirmed for the home games. ESPN reports that there is still time for a venue change, as Game 3 is scheduled for October 22 and Game 4 for October 24. Dream president Morgan Shaw Parker stated last week that the franchise was in the process of finalizing details regarding their home venue.
State Farm Arena's event calendar indicates that SOMBR will perform at 7 p.m. ET on October 22, and the Atlanta Hawks will face the Houston Rockets at 8 p.m. ET on October 24. In contrast, McCamish Pavilion, which has been used as a venue in previous years, appears to be available on those dates and can seat 8,600 fans.
The Dream have performed well in the playoffs, sweeping both the Washington Mystics and New York Liberty to reach the Finals. The team finished the regular season with a record of 30-14, and Reese notably won the Defensive Player of the Year award in her first season with the Dream.