WNBA moves Finals games to expand Atlanta's seating capacity
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 18:02 · Archive
The WNBA has rescheduled Games 3 and 4 of the Finals to allow the Atlanta Dream to play at State Farm Arena instead of their smaller home venue.
The WNBA has rescheduled Games 3 and 4 of the Finals to accommodate the Atlanta Dream playing at a larger venue. Game 3 now takes place on Wednesday, 21 October, moved forward by one day, and Game 4 will tip off at 1 p.m. Eastern on Saturday, 24 October, 2 1/2 hours earlier than originally scheduled.
The Dream wanted to host the Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena, home of the NBA's Atlanta Hawks, which seats more than 17,000 fans. This represents a significant expansion from their normal home, Gateway Center Arena, which holds only 3,500 fans. The series begins on Saturday in California.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said the venue change 'dramatically expands the seating capacity' and allows the Dream to 'provide an extraordinary atmosphere for the first WNBA Finals game to be played in the Atlanta market since 2013'. She noted that the rescheduling involved coordination with the Dream, the Valkyries, the Hawks, State Farm Arena, NBC Sports and USA Sports. The original schedule had conflicts at State Farm Arena, including a concert on 22 October and the Hawks' home opener on 24 October.
How it is being reported
- WNBA moves up Game 3 of Finals by a day to allow Atlanta Dream to host Valkyries at State Farm ArenaThe WNBA has moved up Game 3 of the Finals by a day so the Atlanta Dream could host the Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena.News4Jax · 13 Oct, 17:36
- WNBA moves up Game 3 of Finals by a day to allow Atlanta Dream to host Valkyries at State Farm ArenaThe WNBA has moved up Game 3 of the Finals by a day so the Atlanta Dream could host the Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena.Clickorlando · 13 Oct, 17:36
In this story: Atlanta Dream · Golden State Valkyries · State Farm Arena · Atlanta Hawks · Gateway Center Arena · Cathy Engelbert
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