Atlanta Dream Will Move to State Farm Arena in 2027
The WNBA franchise will transition to the larger venue for all 25 home games starting in 2027.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Basketball
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The Atlanta Dream signed a multi-year agreement to relocate home games to State Farm Arena beginning in 2027. The move follows a period of rapid growth that included a 400% increase in season ticket members over five years.
Why it matters
The transition to State Farm Arena addresses the team's need for increased seating capacity following three consecutive years of sellouts at their current venue. The move marks a significant step for the franchise as it accommodates rising demand.
The Dream will play 25 home games at State Farm Arena, a venue that has hosted over 17,000 fans for record-setting games. This is a substantial increase over the 5,000-seat capacity of the current Gateway Center Arena.
The players
Atlanta Dream
The Atlanta Dream is a professional women's basketball team competing in the WNBA.
State Farm Arena
State Farm Arena is a multi-purpose sports and entertainment venue located in downtown Atlanta.
Gateway Center Arena
Gateway Center Arena is an indoor sports venue located in College Park that has served as the Dream's home court.
The details
After the 2026 season, the Atlanta Dream will leave the Gateway Center Arena in College Park to host all home contests at State Farm Arena. The move is fueled by consistent sellouts and high demand, as evidenced by record attendance figures exceeding 17,000 at their recent State Farm Arena matchups.
Timeline
The Dream played home games at Gateway Center Arena from 2021 through 2026.
The official announcement regarding the arena transition occurred on October 6, 2026.
The Atlanta Dream will begin playing all home games at State Farm Arena in 2027.
Season Trajectory
This transition signals the Dream's shift into a higher-tier market position as the franchise capitalizes on significant attendance gains. By moving to a major downtown hub, the team aligns its venue capacity with the league's overall upward trajectory in attendance and national visibility.
Fans can now secure their place in the new arena by placing a $27 deposit for lower bowl seats or a $100 deposit for premium memberships. This shift ensures higher ticket availability compared to the sellout constraints experienced at the team's smaller previous venue.
The takeaway
The move to State Farm Arena underscores the massive commercial growth the Atlanta Dream has experienced under its current ownership. This transition should make it significantly easier for local fans to attend games as the team moves into a facility more than triple the size of its former home.
Further reading
Learn more about local team news and schedules at Atlanta Basketball.
More information
For more information on the transition and ticket options, visit the Atlanta Dream official season ticket portal.
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