Right after the March Madness games, there is a ‘mad’ trade in the WNBA, a fan saw Angel Reese moving to the Atlanta Dream for two future first-round picks. Interestingly, Reese earlier dropped a hint about her trade, and yet the move was shocking for many fans and players.
Adding the double-double machine to the roster certainly raised the Dream team’s championship credentials, and the franchise is also ready to take advantage of the addition of the most popular star with a change in its ticket prices.
Atlanta Dream Ticket Prices Rise After Angel Reese Trade
The Chicago Sky franchise took the ‘safest’ way ahead of the 2026 WNBA Season and traded the former LSU star to the Atlanta Dream. While the move will impact production of both teams on the court, off the court, the Drea side started selling AR5 jerseys and also raised the ticket process.
As per the report, the Atlanta WNBA game prices have surged from $38 to $68, nearly doubling in a single day.
Ticket prices are already exploding for the Atlanta Dream’s 2026 home opener just hours after the Angel Reese trade.
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) April 6, 2026
Get-in prices have surged from $38 to $68 — nearly doubling in a single day.
Her star power is real 🔥
(Via @TickPick ) pic.twitter.com/kBAaUlzJHB
Moreover, the demand for season opener tickets is high now, and SeatGeek data suggests that fans purchased more tickets for the Dream’s opening game against Las Vegas in the first two hours after the Reese trade was reported than in the entire period beforehand.
Scroll to continue reading
Trending WNBA News
With demand rising, prices also rose for the season opener, and in some outlets, the opener now costs $100. The player is also happy about joining the 2025 playoff team and shared her excitement on social media.
Angel Reese Reacts to Move To Atlanta Dream
A WNBA analyst blasts the league over the delayed ratification of the new CBA agreement, which halts the free agency signings and even possible trades. But the Sky and Dream sides were looking to close the deal well before the free agency dates, allowing them to have a clear picture of the signing free agents.
The 24-year-old had rough relationships with the management and locker-room late in the 2025 season, and the trade allowed her a fresh start in the league. She shared her excitement with a post that reads, “An Angel’s DREAM,” hinting at a dream move for the player.
An Angel’s DREAM💭
— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) April 6, 2026
🅰️TL WHAT UP?! @AtlantaDream pic.twitter.com/obtqyhl35e
During her two seasons with the Chicago team, Reese set multiple records, leading the league in rebounds and also earning an All-Star nod in both seasons.