The city of Atlanta got their dream come true when the WNBA Atlanta Dream was founded in 2008. As the second youngest professional women’s basketball teams in the league, the Dream is still working on getting that Championship title (learn more about the WNBA’s newest team here).
Check out the 2025 Atlanta Dream season guide right here to get the team’s 2025 roster, schedule and information on how to watch, so you can be there along the way as this team works to get all the way to the top.
And you can watch them do it with DIRECTV!
Atlanta Dream Quick Facts:
Founding Season: 2008
Conference: Eastern
Home Arena: Gateway Center Arena
Championships: 0
2024 Finish: Lost in first round to New York Liberty
How did the Atlanta Dream do last WNBA season?
The Atlanta Dream wrapped up the 2024 WNBA season with a 15–25 record, clinching the eighth and final playoff spot after a strong finish that included a crucial win over the New York Liberty. Despite entering the postseason on a high note, the Dream were eliminated in the first round by the top-seeded Liberty, losing both games in the best-of-three series. The team was led by Allisha Gray, who averaged 15.6 points per game and earned an All-Star nod, while Rhyne Howard contributed 17.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game and led the league in playoff blocks. Veteran Tina Charles also had a standout year, averaging 14.9 points and 9.6 rebounds, breaking the WNBA’s all-time rebounding record and notching her 194th career double-double.
Injuries played a major role in the Dream’s inconsistency—most notably Howard’s ankle injury, which sidelined her for nine games during a stretch where Atlanta went 1–8. After the season, head coach Tanisha Wright and the franchise mutually agreed to part ways after three years at the helm. While the early playoff exit was disappointing, the development of the team’s young core and the leadership of veterans like Charles leave Atlanta positioned for continued progress heading into 2025.
2025 Atlanta Dream TV Schedule
Don’t miss one second of the Atlanta Dream 2025 WNBA season. With DIRECTV, you don’t have to! Explore the full Dream schedule below, including information on where to watch the Atlanta Dream on TV and more.
| Date | Time (ET) | Matchup | How to Watch |
| Fri, May 16 | 7:30 PM | Atlanta Dream @ Washington Mystics | ION |
| Tue, May 20 | 7:00 PM | Atlanta Dream @ Indiana Fever | NBA TV |
| Thu, May 22 | 7:30 PM | Indiana Fever @ Atlanta Dream | Prime Video |
| Sat, May 24 | 3:00 PM | Dallas Wings @ Atlanta Dream | CBSSN |
| Sun, May 25 | 3:00 PM | Connecticut Sun @ Atlanta Dream | |
| Tue, May 27 | 10:00 PM | Atlanta Dream @ Los Angeles Sparks | |
| Fri, May 30 | 10:00 PM | Atlanta Dream @ Seattle Storm | ION |
| Fri, Jun 6 | 7:30 PM | Atlanta Dream @ Connecticut Sun | ION |
| Tue, Jun 10 | 7:30 PM | Indiana Fever @ Atlanta Dream | ESPN3 |
| Fri, Jun 13 | 7:30 PM | Chicago Sky @ Atlanta Dream | ION |
| Sun, Jun 15 | 2:00 PM | Atlanta Dream @ Washington Mystics | CBSSN |
| Tue, Jun 17 | 7:00 PM | Atlanta Dream @ New York Liberty | |
| Fri, Jun 20 | 7:30 PM | Washington Mystics @ Atlanta Dream | ION |
| Sun, Jun 22 | 3:00 PM | Chicago Sky @ Atlanta Dream | ESPN3 |
| Tue, Jun 24 | 8:00 PM | Atlanta Dream @ Dallas Wings | |
| Fri, Jun 27 | 7:30 PM | Minnesota Lynx @ Atlanta Dream | ION |
| Sun, Jun 29 | 3:00 PM | New York Liberty @ Atlanta Dream | ESPN3 |
| Thu, Jul 3 | 7:30 PM | Seattle Storm @ Atlanta Dream | |
| Mon, Jul 7 | 7:30 PM | Golden State Valkyries @ Atlanta Dream | |
| Fri, Jul 11 | 7:30 PM | Atlanta Dream @ Indiana Fever | ION |
| Sun, Jul 13 | 3:00 PM | Atlanta Dream @ New York Liberty | |
| Wed, Jul 16 | 12:00 PM | Atlanta Dream @ Chicago Sky | |
| Tue, Jul 22 | 10:00 PM | Atlanta Dream @ Las Vegas Aces | ESPN3 |
| Wed, Jul 23 | 10:00 PM | Atlanta Dream @ Phoenix Mercury | CBSSN |
| Sun, Jul 27 | 7:00 PM | Atlanta Dream @ Minnesota Lynx | NBA TV |
| Tue, Jul 29 | 7:30 PM | Golden State Valkyries @ Atlanta Dream | |
| Wed, Jul 30 | 8:00 PM | Atlanta Dream @ Dallas Wings | ESPN3 |
| Fri, Aug 1 | 7:30 PM | Phoenix Mercury @ Atlanta Dream | ION |
| Sun, Aug 3 | 3:00 PM | Washington Mystics @ Atlanta Dream | ESPN3 |
| Thu, Aug 7 | 8:00 PM | Atlanta Dream @ Chicago Sky | Prime Video |
| Sun, Aug 10 | 6:00 PM | Atlanta Dream @ Phoenix Mercury | NBA TV |
| Wed, Aug 13 | 10:00 PM | Atlanta Dream @ Seattle Storm | ESPN3 |
| Fri, Aug 15 | 10:00 PM | Atlanta Dream @ Seattle Storm | ION |
| Sun, Aug 17 | 8:30 PM | Atlanta Dream @ Golden State Valkyries | NBA TV |
| Tue, Aug 19 | 10:00 PM | Atlanta Dream @ Las Vegas Aces | NBA TV |
| Thu, Aug 21 | 7:30 PM | Minnesota Lynx @ Atlanta Dream | |
| Sat, Aug 23 | 2:00 PM | New York Liberty @ Atlanta Dream | CBS |
| Wed, Aug 27 | 7:30 PM | Las Vegas Aces @ Atlanta Dream | NBA TV |
| Fri, Aug 29 | 7:30 PM | Dallas Wings @ Atlanta Dream | ION |
| Mon, Sep 1 | 1:00 PM | Atlanta Dream @ Connecticut Sun | |
| Wed, Sep 3 | 7:30 PM | Los Angeles Sparks @ Atlanta Dream | |
| Fri, Sep 5 | 7:30 PM | Los Angeles Sparks @ Atlanta Dream | ION |
| Mon, Sep 8 | 7:30 PM | Connecticut Sun @ Atlanta Dream | |
| Wed, Sep 10 | 7:00 PM | Atlanta Dream @ Connecticut Sun |
No Dream games today? Find another matchup to watch on the full WNBA schedule.
Where can I watch Atlanta Dream games?
For those who can’t make it out to Atlanta to watch the Dream compete in person, there are plenty of ways to catch more games on the Atlanta Dream TV schedule on DIRECTV. Below are a few networks where you can watch games:
- ESPN – Ch. 206
- ESPN2 – Ch. 209
- NBA TV – Ch. 216
- ION TV – Ch. 305
- ABC – Find your local ABC network
- CBS – Find your local CBS network
- FOX – Find your local FOX network
- Regional Sports Networks – Find RSNs in your area
Atlanta Dream 2025 Roster
Here’s a look at Atlanta’s 2025 dream team:
| No. | Player | Position | Height | College |
| 33 | Maya Caldwell | Guard | 5′ 11″ | Georgia |
| 3 | Jordin Canada | Guard | 5′ 6″ | UCLA |
| 12 | Nia Coffey | Forward | 6′ 1″ | Northwestern |
| 15 | Allisha Gray | Guard | 6′ 0″ | South Carolina |
| 42 | Brittney Griner | Center | 6′ 9″ | Baylor |
| 0 | Naz Hillmon | Forward | 6′ 2″ | Michigan |
| 10 | Rhyne Howard | Guard | 6′ 2″ | Kentucky |
| 24 | Brionna Jones | Forward | 6′ 3″ | Maryland |
| 13 | Haley Jones | Guard | 6′ 1″ | Stanford |
| 2 | Te-Hina Paopao | Guard | 5′ 9″ | South Carolina |
| 5 | Taylor Thierry | Forward | 6′ 1″ | Ohio State |
| 32 | Shatori Walker-Kimbrough | Guard | 5′ 9″ | Maryland |
Atlanta Dream Rivalries to Watch
The Atlanta Dream may be the youngest WNBA team, but it’s had more than enough time to develop a few healthy rivalries.
Atlanta Dream vs. Washington Mystics
These Eastern conference rivals have found themselves in seriously intense matchups, often leading to postseason implications. Plus, the teams’ relative proximity always makes for a fun rivalry among fans.
The Dream will play the Mystics:
- Fri., May 16 @ 7:30 p.m. ET (Watch on ION)
- Sun., June 15 @ 2 p.m. ET (Watch on CBSSN)
- Fri., June 20 @ 7:30 p.m. ET (Watch on ION)
- Sun., August 3 @ 3 p.m. ET (Watch on ESPN3)
Atlanta Dream vs. Connecticut Sun
Another significant rival of the Atlanta Dream is the Connecticut Sun. Both teams have faced off in many critical games, including the playoffs, where the competition has been fierce and the outcomes often pivotal for both franchises. Unfortunately for the Dream, the Sun have been overpowering Atlanta for a few seasons now.
Watch the teams compete on:
- Sun., May 25 @ 3 p.m. ET
- Fri, June 6 @ 7:30 p.m. ET (Watch on ION)
- Mon., September 1 @ 1 p.m. ET
- Mon., September 8 @ 7:30 p.m. ET
- Wed., September 10 @ 7 p.m. ET
Stream Atlanta Dream Games on DIRECTV
From the first tip off of the regular season to the final buzzer beater of the WNBA Finals, DIRECTV has got what basketball fans need. Not only can you get access to 30+ in and out of market regional sports networks (RSNs), but you can also get NBA TV with DIRECTV Sports Pack, which also airs a handful of WNBA games.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best players on the Atlanta Dream right now?
Top Dream players in 2025 include Brittney Griner, Rhyne Howard, Allisha Gray
Who is the Atlanta Dream coach?
As of 2025, the head coach of the Atlanta Dream is Karl Smesko.
How many WNBA championships have the Atlanta Dream won?
The Atlanta Dream are still waiting to clinch their first WNBA Championship title.
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