Dream set to play first two rounds of playoffs at State Farm Arena 

ATLANTA (August 26, 2026) — The Atlanta Dream officially clinched a spot in the 2026 WNBA Playoffs, marking the franchise’s fourth consecutive playoff appearance and 12th postseason berth in franchise history.  With a postseason spot secured, first- and second-round playoff tickets will go on sale Sept. 1, giving fans the opportunity to be part of the Dream’s postseason run with first- and second-round games scheduled to be played at State Farm Arena. After hosting six regular-season games at State Farm Arena this season, the downtown venue will give even more Dream fans the opportunity to experience the excitement of playoff basketball. Specific playoff dates, opponents, seeding and home-court advantage are still to be determined. 

Dream Elite Members (season ticket holders) will have exclusive first access to playoff tickets followed by Dream priority list members.  Fans can sign up for presale at dream.wnba.com/playoff-central with general on sale beginning September 1 here on Ticketmaster.com. 

“This team continues to raise the bar on the court, and the exponential growth of the Dream franchise is a reflection of the incredible support and growing demand from our fans,” said Morgan Shaw Parker, president and COO of the Atlanta Dream.  “Moving our playoff games to State Farm Arena is another exciting step in bringing the Dream to more fans across the Southeast and giving this team the stage it has earned.” 

The Dream’s final playoff seeding and whether the team will hold home-court advantage in the first round will be determined following the conclusion of the regular season.  Atlanta has the opportunity to host up to two games in the first round (best-of-3 series) and up to three games in the second round (best-of-5 series). 

All first- and second-round playoff games are currently scheduled to be played at State Farm Arena. Based on playoff dates assigned, the playoff venue is subject to change. 

About the Atlanta Dream  
Established in 2008, the Atlanta Dream is the Southeast’s only WNBA franchise, playing its home games at Gateway Center Arena @ College Park. This year the Dream will play six home games at State Farm Arena, continuing the organization’s commitment to elevating the game on the biggest stages. Dream games are telecast locally on Atlanta News First (WANF-TV) and streamed on Victory+. Since 2009, the Dream has produced 13 WNBA All-Stars, earned 12 playoff bids and made three WNBA finals appearances. For more information about the Dream, visit atlantadream.com and follow @AtlantaDream on Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok.  

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