April 26th 2024.
As the popularity of Women's basketball continues to soar, the Atlanta Dream made an announcement on April 21st that caused quite a stir among fans. According to Fox 5 Atlanta, the team decided to restrict ticket sales for their upcoming games, leading to some backlash from WNBA supporters.
The team explained on their social media page that this decision was made due to an overwhelming demand for tickets even before they were officially available. As a result, only fans in the local area were given the opportunity to purchase presale tickets. This includes residents of Georgia, as well as neighboring states such as Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, South Carolina, and North Carolina. The goal was to prevent ticket brokers from buying large quantities of tickets and reselling them at a higher price.
The Atlanta Dream released an official statement, which was met with various complaints from fans and social media users. However, the demand for tickets was so high that the Dream became the second WNBA team in history to sell out their entire season ticket allotment, following in the footsteps of the Las Vegas Aces. On April 21st, they even had their biggest single day of ticket sales, selling out five games at the Gateway Center Arena.
The team announced that they had sold out their season tickets on April 22nd, and only a limited number of single game tickets would be available to the public on April 25th. This news was shared on their social media platforms, along with a link for fans to purchase tickets.
Morgan Shaw Parker, the President and COO of the Dream, expressed her excitement about the high demand for tickets and the momentum it has brought to the team. "After making the playoffs for the first time in five years last season, our fans have carried that momentum into 2024," she said in a written statement. "The enthusiasm for women's sports, especially basketball, is at an all-time high, and we feel it strongly here in Atlanta. We have seen record-setting growth in the past three years under new ownership, and we believe that the 2024 season will be our best one yet."
For those who were unable to purchase season tickets, there is still a chance to attend the games. The general public can buy tickets for any remaining games starting on April 25th at 8 a.m. There is also a waitlist available for those interested in purchasing additional season tickets.
The Atlanta Dream's first regular season game will take place on May 15th against the Los Angeles Sparks in California. Their first home game of the season will be on May 21st, where they will face off against the Dallas Wings. With such high demand for tickets, it's clear that fans are eagerly anticipating the start of the WNBA season and are ready to support their favorite teams.
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