WNBA shifts finals schedule to accommodate larger Atlanta arena
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The WNBA rescheduled finals games to a larger arena in Atlanta to host more fans.
The WNBA adjusted the finals schedule between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries so that matches could be hosted at the 17,000-seat State Farm Arena. Game 3 was moved forward by one day, and Game 4 received an earlier tipoff time. The league adjusted these dates to allow a larger audience to attend the series.
- Venue capacityState Farm Arena holds 17,000 spectators for the championship games.
- Schedule changeGame 3 was rescheduled to 21 October, while Game 4 was shifted to an earlier afternoon slot.
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Professional women's basketball has experienced surging attendance and television viewership, prompting leagues to secure larger venues for marquee postseason events to meet fan demand.
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The WNBA rescheduled Game 3 and Game 4 of the finals to State Farm Arena in Atlanta to accommodate more fans.
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- UPIWNBA Finals games move to Atlanta's State Farm Arena14h ago · open ↗
- The GuardianWNBA moves finals schedule to allow Atlanta Dream to play at larger arena14h ago · open ↗
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