Atlanta Dream Owners Say WNBA Was Told of Arena Scheduling Conflicts
Atlanta Dream owners have stated they informed the WNBA months ago about scheduling conflicts at State Farm Arena that have impacted the WNBA Finals, leading to rescheduled games and an early afternoon tip-off for Game 6 due to an Atlanta…
Richmond Petersburg, VA, October 28, 2026 —
Atlanta Dream owners say they informed the WNBA months ago about scheduling conflicts at State Farm Arena that have affected the WNBA Finals. The conflicts led to games being rescheduled and Game 6 receiving an early afternoon tip-off because of an Atlanta Hawks game.
The owners’ statement establishes that they say the league was notified in advance. The available information does not specify when the notice was given, how it was delivered, or what response the WNBA provided. It also does not identify which games were rescheduled or give their original and revised dates and times.
The scheduling issue involves State Farm Arena, where the Atlanta Hawks game is cited as the reason for the early start time for Game 6. No further details were provided about the Hawks game or the arena’s scheduling arrangements. The information does not indicate whether the conflicts could have been avoided or how the schedule decisions were made.
The account does not provide the names of the Dream owners who made the statement, identify the WNBA officials involved, or include comment from the league or the Hawks. It also does not specify the extent of the impact on teams, players or fans.
Based on the information provided, the owners’ central claim is that the WNBA had been informed months earlier, while the resulting schedule changes included rescheduled games and an early afternoon start for Game 6. Further details about the notification, league response and affected dates were not provided.
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