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Atlanta Dream secure State Farm Arena for WNBA Finals after scheduling scramble

Headline from Deseret News, on the newest of 5 developments

The Atlanta Dream have secured a bigger stage for their first WNBA Finals appearance in more than a decade after a scheduling conflict threatened to send the team to a much smaller arena for its home games.

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Developments in this update

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  1. Dream Move One Win From WNBA Finals After Thrilling Liberty Victory

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  2. Angel Reese Posts the Perfect Tweet After Dream Clinch Finals

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  3. Angel Reese's first WNBA Finals home games may be played at smaller venue due to multiple conflicts

    Headline from Fox5 Atlanta ·

  4. WNBA fans gather to send off Atlanta Dream to finals

    Headline from Fox5 Atlanta ·

  5. Newest

    Atlanta Dream secure State Farm Arena for WNBA Finals after scheduling scramble

    Headline from Deseret News ·

2 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

53 articles, oldest first.

  1. Fox5 Atlanta

    Dream vs. Liberty: Atlanta takes 2-0 series lead with 101-98 overtime victory (opens Fox5 Atlanta)

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    Fox5 Atlanta's feed description

    The Atlanta Dream outlasted the New York Liberty 101-98 in overtime at State Farm Arena to extend their series lead. Atlanta Dream overtime victory Atlanta took a 2-0 series lead behind 23-point performances from both Jordin Canada and Angel Reese.

  2. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Reese scores 23, Hillmon makes go-ahead basket in OT as Dream beat Liberty 101-98 for a 2-0 lead (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Angel Reese scored 23 points, Naz Hillmon made the go-ahead layup with 20.8 seconds left in overtime and the Atlanta Dream beat the New York Liberty 101-98 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the WNBA semifinals

  3. The Guardian

    Angel Reese lifts Atlanta past Liberty and within one win of WNBA finals (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Reese scores 23 as Atlanta win 101-98 in overtime Hillmon hits go-ahead layup with 20.8 seconds left Dream take 2-0 lead as Liberty face elimination Angel Reese scored 23 points, Naz Hillmon made the go-ahead layup with 20.

  4. Fox News

    Dream move within one win of first WNBA Finals appearance since 2013 after overtime victory (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Angel Reese scored six overtime points and Naz Hillmon's go-ahead layup gave the Atlanta Dream a 2-0 WNBA semifinals lead over the New York Liberty.

  5. Newsweek

    Dream Move One Win From WNBA Finals After Thrilling Liberty Victory (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The Atlanta Dream defeat the New York Liberty in overtime to take a 2-0 series lead and move one win away from the WNBA Finals.

  6. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Reese, Howard help the Dream sweep Liberty and advance to WNBA Finals for first time since 2013 (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Angel Reese scored 22 points, Rhyne Howard added 21 and the Atlanta Dream beat the New York Liberty 85-83 on Friday night to advance to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2013

  7. Fox5 Atlanta

    Dream sweep Liberty 85-83 to reach WNBA Finals for first time since 2013 (opens Fox5 Atlanta)

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    Fox5 Atlanta's feed description

    The Atlanta Dream has advanced to the WNBA finals after sweeping the New York Liberty in an 85-83 victory. Angel Reese and Rhyne Howard combined for 43 points to lead the Dream, completing the 3-0 sweep and sending Atlanta to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2013.

  8. The Guardian

    Angel Reese powers Atlanta Dream past New York Liberty into first WNBA finals since 2013 (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Reese scores 22 as Dream clinch with 85-83 victory Atlanta reach WNBA finals for first time since 2013 Stewart and Jones score 26 apiece in Liberty defeat The Atlanta Dream advanced to the WNBA finals for the first time since 2013 on Friday night, finishing off a three-game sweep of the New York Lib…

  9. The Boston Globe

    Angel Reese, Rhyne Howard help the Dream sweep Liberty, advance to WNBA Finals for first time since 2013 (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The Dream hadn’t reached the semifinals since 2018 before this season. Now, they’ll try to win the franchise’s first championship with four more victories.

  10. Newsweek

    Angel Reese Leads Dream to First WNBA Finals in 13 Years (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Angel Reese leads the Atlanta Dream past the New York Liberty in a semifinal sweep, securing their first WNBA Finals since 2013.

  11. New York Post

    Angel Reese says she ‘manifested’ her first WNBA Finals appearance after knocking off Liberty (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Angel Reese saw this moment coming.

  12. Hawaiitribune Herald

    Dream sweep Liberty, advance to first WNBA Finals since 2013 (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)

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    Hawaiitribune Herald's feed description

    Angel Reese posted 22 points, nine rebounds and two blocks as the Atlanta Dream swept their WNBA semifinal series in three games with an 85-83 win over the host New York Liberty on Friday night.

  13. Newsweek

    Angel Reese Sends Clear Message After Reaching First WNBA Finals With Dream (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese made her feelings clear after reaching the WNBA Finals for the first time in her third season.

  14. Fox News

    Angel Reese's 'manifesting' one year ago actually worked – she's heading to the WNBA Finals (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Angel Reese tweeted her WNBA Finals manifestation exactly one year before the Atlanta Dream swept the New York Liberty to reach the championship.

  15. Newsweek

    Angel Reese Posts the Perfect Tweet After Dream Clinch Finals (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Angel Reese will be competing in her first WNBA Finals starting next weekend when the Dream face the Valkyries.

  16. Fox News

    WNBA Finals: Angel Reese headlines championship showdown as league seeks to draw viewers without Caitlin Clark (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    With Caitlin Clark and the Fever eliminated, Angel Reese's Atlanta Dream face the Golden State Valkyries in a huge WNBA Finals viewership test.

  17. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    The WNBA Finals schedule: How to watch and stream all Valkyries vs. Dream games (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 24: Gabby Williams #1 of the Golden State Valkyries and Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream reach for a rebound in the first quarter at Chase Center on June 24, 2026 in San Francisco, California.

  18. New York Post

    Angel Reese, Dream forced to play WNBA Finals in 3,500-capacity venue (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The WNBA’s hopes of moving Finals games in Atlanta to State Farm Arena will have to remain just a Dream.

  19. The Guardian

    Atlanta Dream scrambling to find WNBA finals venue amid scheduling conflicts (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    State Farm Arena booked for all three home dates Dream’s regular arena holds just 3,500 spectators Atlanta face Golden State in first finals since 2013 The Atlanta Dream are still searching for a venue to host their WNBA finals games against the Golden State Valkyries after scheduling conflicts rule…

  20. Fox News

    Angel Reese's first WNBA Finals home games may be played at smaller venue due to multiple conflicts (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream may play WNBA Finals home games in a 3,500-seat arena due to multiple scheduling conflicts at State Farm Arena.

  21. Newsweek

    Angel Reese Turns Heads at Falcons-Ravens After Leading Dream to WNBA Finals (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Angel Reese captured attention at the Falcons game against the Ravens, several days after powering the Dream to the WNBA Finals.

  22. Newsweek

    Dream’s Bid to Host WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena Nixed Due to Atlanta Hawks (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The Atlanta Dream's attempts to find a suitable venue for their WNBA Finals home games have remained unsuccessful.

  23. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Patience, trades and 1 bold bet: How the Atlanta Dream finally broke through to the WNBA Finals (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Atlanta general manager Dan Padover built the Dream into a title contender through shrewd trades, a little bit of luck and patience from the team’s ownership group

  24. Fox5 Atlanta

    Atlanta Dream to play WNBA Finals games at State Farm Arena (opens Fox5 Atlanta)

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    Fox5 Atlanta's feed description

    The Atlanta Dream and Atlanta Hawks announced that Games 3 and 4 of the WNBA Finals will be held at State Farm Arena instead of Gateway Center Arena. The Dream and Hawks coordinated to relocate Games 3 and 4 of the WNBA Finals to State Farm Arena. Game 3 will take place on Wednesday, Oct.

  25. KION Central Coast

    Atlanta Dream secure State Farm Arena for WNBA Finals Games 3 and 4 with help from the Hawks (opens KION Central Coast)

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    KION Central Coast's feed description

    By Christopher Harris The Atlanta Dream have a home for Games 3 and 4 of the WNBA Finals: State Farm Arena. The Dream and Atlanta Hawks announced Tuesday that the arena will host both games, with Game 4 sharing the day with the Hawks’ home opener. The Dream will face the Golden State Valkyries in

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