Atlanta Dream owners express concerns over WNBA Finals scheduling changes
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 12:59 AM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
The Atlanta Dream's ownership criticized the WNBA for scheduling conflicts affecting the Finals, including a daytime game on a Thursday at State Farm Arena. They stated the early start time did not align with their expectations for fan attendance and reiterated concerns raised two months ago about venue availability. The Dream owners expressed appreciation for the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena for their flexibility in accommodating the team's playoff games. They emphasized the need for better consideration in future scheduling to reflect the team's competitive achievements.
- •The Atlanta Dream's Game 6 was rescheduled to 12:30 p.m.
- •Ownership raised scheduling concerns two months before the Finals.
- •The Dream's ownership seeks greater respect and consideration.
- •State Farm Arena hosted the Finals despite NBA conflicts.
- •Owners acknowledged the Atlanta Hawks for accommodating changes.
- 1:42 AMESPN — Dream say concerns over finding available Finals venue went unheeded
- 12:41 AMYahoo Sports — Atlanta Dream owners call for more respect after WNBA Finals scheduling issues
"The Atlanta Dream’s ownership says the team deserves more consideration after scheduling conflicts forced changes for its WNBA Finals games, including a Thursday afternoon matchup at State Farm Arena.
"In a letter to the city, the Atlanta Dream said Game 6 getting moved to 12:30 p.m. so they can play in State Farm Arena was "not what we fought for."
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External links- ESPNOct 28, 2026, 1:42 AMDream say concerns over finding available Finals venue went unheeded
In a letter to the city, the Atlanta Dream said Game 6 getting moved to 12:30 p.m. so they can play in State Farm Arena was "not what we fought for."
- Yahoo SportsOct 28, 2026, 12:41 AMAtlanta Dream owners call for more respect after WNBA Finals scheduling issues
The Atlanta Dream’s ownership says the team deserves more consideration after scheduling conflicts forced changes for its WNBA Finals games, including a Thursday afternoon matchup at State Farm Arena.
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