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Dream address WNBA Finals venue mess in open letter to Atlanta

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Murray, T. L. (2026, October 28). Dream address WNBA Finals venue mess in open letter to Atlanta. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/27/sports/dream-address-wnba-finals-venue-mess-in-open-letter-to-atlanta/

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The Atlanta Dream released an open letter addressing concerns about their WNBA Finals venue, State Farm Arena, where they will play a midday game on the same day as an NBA game hosted by the Hawks at 8 p.m. The letter expresses frustration over the lack of urgency in resolving issues despite previous warnings and emphasizes that the city deserves to witness this historic series on a world-class stage rather than their usual Gateway Center Arena with limited capacity.

Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-28, using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the same event (that is the story summary below).

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The scheduling for Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries has been a point of contention due to its early start time on Thursday afternoon (12:30 p.m. ET) and its conflict with an NBA game later that evening at the same venue, State Farm Arena in Atlanta. This scheduling decision has raised concerns among fans and players alike regarding the lack of prime-time slots for women's sports compared to men's leagues.

The early start time poses challenges for Golden State Valkyries' fans on the West Coast, where the game will begin at 9:30 a.m. PT, making it difficult for many to watch due to work or other commitments. Despite this, players and coaches have expressed their determination to support women's sports regardless of the inconvenient timing.

The decision to move Game 6 from its originally scheduled prime-time slot was made by the WNBA in coordination with USA Network (the broadcast partner) and Versant Sports (USA Network’s parent company). The rationale behind choosing a weekday afternoon over other options remains unclear, leading to speculation about potential conflicts or logistical reasons that necessitated this change.

The Atlanta Dream's open letter addressed to their fans acknowledges the challenges posed by sharing State Farm Arena with the NBA team on the same day and expresses gratitude for the support received throughout the playoffs. The letter highlights the initial concerns raised regarding scheduling conflicts between WNBA Finals games and NBA events at the venue, emphasizing that these issues have persisted through the postseason.

In summary, while Game 6 will take place as scheduled at State Farm Arena with both teams accommodating the unusual timing, there is a growing sentiment among fans and players about the need for more equitable treatment of women's sports in terms of scheduling and broadcast slots.

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As Game 6 of the WNBA Finals is on the horizon, the Atlanta Dream released an open letter that was addressed to the city over concerns they had about the Hawks playing in a proper-sized venue, as well as playing the same day as the Hawks — who they are currently sharing a stadium with. asserted

they → release → stadium

The Dream will host the Golden State Valkyries at 12:30 p.m. EST at State Farm Arena, the same day the Hawks will play the Cavaliers in an NBA game at 8:00 p.m. EST. asserted

Hawks → host → p.m.

With the venue hosting two teams in a potential series-deciding game that could feature the Valkyries celebrating their first WNBA title in franchise history in Atlanta, Golden State could be forced to celebrate in the Dream’s practice facility. uncertain

State → host → facility

The letter opened with the Dream thanking their fans for all their support this season. asserted

Dream → open → support

This postseason has asked a lot of our fans, our partners, our players, and our city,” the letter read. asserted

letter → ask → fans

“Two months ago, when the WNBA finalized playoff dates and times, we raised concerns that the W Finals conflicted with NBA games at State Farm Arena. asserted

Finals → finalize → Arena

As we moved through the playoffs, we reiterated those concerns. asserted

we → move → concerns

Our concerns did not receive the attention, nor the urgency that they deserved.” asserted

they → receive → that

The letter went on to call out the WNBA’s belief in the Dream reaching the finals. asserted

Dream → go → finals

“Perhaps it was assumed that the Dream would not make it this far. asserted

Dream → assume → it

Perhaps our place in the Finals was not accounted for. asserted

place → account → Finals

We earned our place in the Finals, and our city deserves the opportunity to show up for it’s team. asserted

city → earn → team

“Playing a midday game on a Thursday is not what we would have chosen and not what we fought for asserted

we → play → what

And as much as we have great affection and nostalgia for Gateway Center Arena, we believed that our fans and the city wanted the opportunity to be a part of this historic series, and to see it played on a world-class stage. asserted

it → have → stage

That meant State Farm Arena — who stepped up by adjusting their schedule on the fly, not once, but three times. asserted

who → mean → fly

Since 2021, the Dream have played their home games at the Gateway Center Arena, which holds a capacity of 3,500. asserted

which → play → 3,500

But since the playoffs began, they’ve been playing at State Farm Arena due to its ability to hold a capacity of 17,000 fans. asserted

they → begin → fans

“The Hawks and the Dream are different teams with different histories, but we share a city, a community, and a responsibility to help Atlanta shine on the biggest stages. asserted

Atlanta → share → stages

When one of us has an opportunity to make history, we all want to see it happen,” the letter stated. asserted

letter → have → history

The letter concludes with it reading they have built something special, and it is due to their players, fans, partners, and the city, and that they intend to keep building and winning. asserted

they → conclude → players

“We are proud to represent Atlanta. asserted

We → represent → Atlanta

And we are grateful for the way this city has rallied around.” asserted

city → rally → way

Dream address WNBA Finals venue mess in open letter to Atlanta

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