Atlanta Dream Unveils Bold Court Design to Champion Women's Sports

Atlanta, GA – May 22, 2025

The Atlanta Dream made a powerful statement in their season opener by unveiling a custom black court with neon green accents at State Farm Arena. The court, emblazoned with the phrase "Pay Some Respect to Women's Sports," is part of an initiative to elevate the visibility and recognition of female athletes.

A Historic Moment for the WNBA

The Dream’s decision to debut the court at their home opener against the Indiana Fever was strategic. With Caitlin Clark’s arrival boosting WNBA visibility and ticket demand, the Dream seized the opportunity to highlight the importance of supporting women’s sports.

The venue change from the team’s regular arena to the larger State Farm Arena was made to accommodate the surge in ticket demand sparked by Clark’s nationwide popularity. The Dream’s initiative is more than just a court design—it’s a movement. The team hopes to set a new standard for how brands and organizations collaborate to elevate female athletes.

Players & Fans React

• Brittney Griner, making her home debut for the Dream, emphasized how the back-to-back games against Indiana were preparing the team for the postseason.
• Rhyne Howard acknowledged the challenge of playing in front of a crowd that included many Fever fans but embraced the attention, saying, "We want people supporting women’s sports regardless of the jersey they’re wearing."

The Dream’s initiative is more than just a court design—it’s a movement. The team hopes to set a new standard for how brands and organizations collaborate to elevate female athletes.