The Atlanta Dream have made the decision to relocate their two regular-season home games against the Indiana Fever, featuring standout Caitlin Clark, to the NBA’s Hawks’ arena to accommodate larger crowds.
Their usual venue, the 3,500-seat Gateway Center Arena, situated near the city’s airport, is the smallest in the WNBA. In contrast, the Hawks’ home at State Farm Arena boasts a seating capacity of over 17,000. The games against the Fever are scheduled for June 21 and Aug. 26 and will showcase three recent No. 1 overall picks in the WNBA draft: Clark, her teammate Aliyah Boston, and Dream star Rhyne Howard.
Morgan Shaw Parker, the team’s president and COO, expressed gratitude to the passionate Atlanta Dream fans, highlighting their role in driving the decision to seek larger venues. The overwhelming demand for tickets prompted the move to allow more fans to witness these highly anticipated matchups.
Ba challenging debut with 20 points but h turnovers in her first professional game, the anticipation surrounding Clark remains high.
The Dream, off to a strong start with a 92-81 victory over Los Angeles in their season opener, aim to capitalize on the momentum and create an electrifying atmosphere at State Farm Arena. The team has a history of playing at this venue, having been based there from their inception in 2008 until 2016, before briefly relocating
