Two-game slate will give fans first opportunity to see Dream under Head Coach Karl Smesko

ATLANTA (Dec. 17, 2024) – The Atlanta Dream announced their 2025 preseason schedule today, highlighted by visit a from the Indiana Fever and 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark on Saturday, May 10 at 3 p.m. inside Gateway Center Arena @ College Park. The Dream will open preseason on the road against the Washington Mystics on Wednesday, May 7 at 11:30 a.m.

The two-game preseason slate will be the first opportunity for fans to see the Dream under new Head Coach Karl Smesko. The Dream return two WNBA All-Stars, Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray, as well as a young core of talent that is looking to build off the last two postseason berths.

The preseason game against the Fever will be included in the season ticket packages of full Dream Elite Members, replacing the game originally scheduled for Friday, August 15 against the Seattle Storm. The Dream will now play the Storm in the WNBA Canada Game presented by Tangerine Bank at at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, B.C., marking the first regular-season WNBA game outside of the U.S.

Limited Dream Elite Memberships are still available and are expected to sell out quickly. Additional seats will be offered via presale to fans who join the Dream Elite Priority Waiting List. The Dream sold out all 20 of their regular season home games in 2024, so these two lists are the best opportunities to get the tickets fans want. For more information please visit dream.wnba.com.

The Dream will tip off the regular season on May 16^th in Washington and will welcome the Fever back to Atlanta on May 22^nd for their home opener.

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About the Atlanta Dream

Established in Atlanta in 2008, the Atlanta Dream is the Southeast’s only WNBA franchise, playing its home games at the Gateway Center Arena @ College Park. Dream games are telecast locally on Peachtree TV and simulcast on Peachtree Sports Network across the state of Georgia. Since 2009, Dream teams have produced 11 WNBA All-Stars, achieved 3 first-place regular-season finishes, earned 9 playoff bids and made 3 WNBA finals appearances. For more information about the Dream, visit dream.wnba.com and follow @AtlantaDream on Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok.

WNBA Canada Game Presented by Tangerine FAQ's

Will I get a refund?  

o        Because this game will not be played in Atlanta, it will not be included in your 2025 Dream Elite Membership. In lieu of this game, we will be announcing a special preseason game shortly that will replace this one in your ticket package, ensuring that you receive the full 22 game ticket allotment.   

Am I able to attend the game, if so, where will my seats be?  

o        All tickets are managed by The WNBA.  Dream Elite Members will be notified of presale ticket access at wnbacanadagame.com 

How will it impact my season ticket package?  

o        Because this game will not be played in Atlanta, it will not be included in your 2025 Dream Elite Membership. In lieu of this game, we will be announcing a special preseason game shortly that will replace this one in your ticket package, ensuring that you receive the full 22 ticket allotment.   

Will there be discounts for those who want to travel to that game? 

o        Because this game is out of market and managed by the WNBA the Dream will not have the ability to offer any special packages for this game. 

Why is this game being played in Canada? 

o        This is a great opportunity for the Dream to play the first regular season game outside the US. It will give great exposure to our team and athletes while expanding the league’s presence in Canada before Toronto begins play in 2026. 

Will this be an annual thing? 

o        Because this is a league-managed game we can’t speak to that. We are excited for the opportunity this year but there are no expectations beyond that.  

Will Members get pre-sale ticket access?  

o        All Members will be notified of presale ticket access at wnbacanadagame.com