WNBA Finals: Dream Move Games 3 and 4 to State Farm Arena
Atlanta swaps the 3,500-seat Gateway Center for the 16,888-seat home of the Hawks, and Game 3 moves up a day.
The Atlanta Dream will play their WNBA Finals home games against the Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena, the WNBA announced. Games 3 and 4 had been set for the Dream's usual home, Gateway Center Arena, which seats about 3,500 fans. State Farm Arena, home of the NBA's Atlanta Hawks, holds 16,888.
The move comes with a schedule change. A concert was already booked at State Farm Arena on Thursday, Oct. 22, so Game 3 moves to Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 8 p.m. ET. Game 4 stays on Saturday, Oct. 24, but tips off at 1 p.m. ET instead of 3:30 p.m. ET, because the Hawks host the Houston Rockets that night.
The series starts on Oct. 17 and airs on NBC and Peacock. The bigger arena means thousands more fans can watch the Dream's Finals home games in person.
Why it matters
This development is significant for the WNBA, as it provides more opportunities for fans to attend the games and support their favorite teams. The league has been working to increase recognition and attendance, and this shift in schedule is a step in the right direction.
What's next
The WNBA Finals will continue with Games 3 and 4 being played at State Farm Arena.
How the story unfolded
Read the original reporting
- ESPN – WNBA Finals Games 3, 4 move to State Farm Arena to accommodate more fans ↗
- CNN – Atlanta Dream to host Finals Games 3 and 4 in much larger arena after days-long drama ↗
- Yahoo Sports – Atlanta Dream scramble for a WNBA Finals home as State Farm Arena dates clash ↗
- CBS Sports – Dream unsure where WNBA Finals home games will be played due to scheduling conflicts at State Farm Arena ↗
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Frequently asked questions
What happened with State Farm Arena?
Atlanta swaps the 3,500-seat Gateway Center for the 16,888-seat home of the Hawks, and Game 3 moves up a day. Games 3 and 4 move from Gateway Center Arena (about 3,500 seats) to State Farm Arena (16,888).
When did the State Farm Arena story break?
FlashFeed published this brief on October 13, 2026. The earliest report it draws on, from CBS Sports, is dated October 12, 2026.
What are the key facts about State Farm Arena?
Game 3 moves from Thursday, Oct. Game 4 stays on Saturday, Oct.
Why is State Farm Arena in the news?
This development is significant for the WNBA, as it provides more opportunities for fans to attend the games and support their favorite teams. The league has been working to increase recognition and attendance, and this shift in schedule is a step in the right direction.
What's next for State Farm Arena?
The WNBA Finals will continue with Games 3 and 4 being played at State Farm Arena.
Which outlets reported on State Farm Arena?
This brief is based on reporting from CBS Sports, Yahoo Sports, ESPN and CNN. Links to their original stories are listed on this page.
How we made this brief: FlashFeed brings together facts reported by the outlets listed above and writes a fresh, short explanation with the help of AI. Every brief is checked so it does not copy the publishers' wording. The original reporting belongs to those outlets – please read their full stories.
