The Atlanta Dream are no strangers to high-stakes drama, but tonight’s winner-take-all clash against the Indiana Fever in Game 3 of the WNBA playoffs carries the weight of a franchise on the cusp of greatness. With the series tied 1-1 after a heartbreaking 77-60 loss in Indianapolis on Tuesday, the third-seeded Dream (30-14 regular season) return to the friendly confines of Gateway Center Arena for a 7:30 p.m. tipoff on ESPN2.
A victory sends Atlanta to the semifinals for the first time since 2013; a defeat ends a season of transformation under first-year head coach Karl Smesko.
Tickets are still available starting at $84, with front-row seats going for $297 – a hot commodity for what promises to be an electric atmosphere in College Park. The Dream’s regular-season dominance at home (18-5) and league-leading rebounding (36.6 per game) could prove decisive against a shorthanded Fever squad battling through a rash of injuries.
In this article, we’ll show you how to watch the Atlanta Dream game.
How to Watch Atlanta Dream vs. Indiana Fever Game 3
To watch the Atlanta Dream vs. Indiana Fever game, here are common viewing options:
• Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Gateway Center Arena, College Park, GA
• TV: ESPN2 or Streaming: ESPN app or FuboTV: Offers streams of WNBA games on ABC, ESPN, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ION, and NBA TV. Free trials are available, but regional restrictions may apply.
• Radio: Local coverage on Atlanta sports radio (check 92.9 The Game for availability)
• Tickets: Available at Ticketmaster, starting at $84; front-row seats $297.
Series Recap: A Tale of Two Games
The best-of-three matchup has been a microcosm of both teams’ resilient paths to the postseason. In Game 1 on Sept. 14 at Gateway Center Arena, Atlanta asserted early control with a balanced attack, pulling away for an 80-68 win. Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard each poured in 20 points, while bench forward Naz Hillmon added 16 points and nine rebounds off the pine.
The Dream’s elite defense – second in the league at 90.6 points allowed per 100 possessions in the playoffs – stifled Indiana, holding them to 34.9% shooting and just 2-of-15 from deep.
But the Fever, fighting for their playoff lives without rookie sensation Caitlin Clark (out with a season-ending injury) and four other key rotation players, refused to fade.
Game 2 in Indianapolis turned into a rout as Indiana exploded for a 24-15 third-quarter edge en route to their 17-point triumph. Kelsey Mitchell led with 19 points and four assists, while Aliyah Boston notched a double-double threat with 15 points and five rebounds on efficient 7-of-12 shooting. Atlanta’s star guards faltered: Howard managed just 10 points on 3-of-9 shooting (0-for-4 from three), and Gray was held to nine.
The Dream shot a dismal 37.9% from the field and went 5-of-10 from the free-throw line, while Indiana was perfect at 15-of-15. As Howard reflected postgame, “We let their momentum build. Game 3 is ours to take back.”
Key Matchups and X-Factors
Atlanta’s path forward hinges on rediscovering their offensive rhythm – they ranked second in the league with 421 three-pointers made during the regular season. Gray (18.4 PPG, 45.1% FG) and Howard (career highs across the board) must shake off Game 2 rust, especially against Indiana’s perimeter defenders Odyssey Sims and Lexie Hull.
Point guard Jordin Canada, probable after an ankle tweak, could be the spark with her playmaking; she’s averaged 18.2 points in recent head-to-heads.
Rebounding remains Atlanta’s superpower, led by All-Star center Brionna Jones (16.9 PPG at home) and Hillmon, the Sixth Woman of the Year. The Dream hold a +14 rebound percentage edge over Indiana’s depleted frontcourt of Boston (6-5) and Natasha Howard (6-3). “Our size was the difference in Game 1,” Smesko said. “We need to crash the boards like we own them.”
Final Word
To recap, there are several streaming options for WNBA games, including FuboTV, which streams WNBA games on ABC, ESPN, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ION, and NBA TV. There is also a free trial, but regional restrictions may apply for local games.
There’s also WNBA League Pass, which allows you to watch live out-of-market games and replays. Blackout restrictions may apply for local markets. Available via wnba.com or the WNBA app. Pricing details are on the WNBA website.
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