Angel Reese sparks ticket sales spike for Atlanta Dream
The 2026 WNBA season already features significant intrigue after Angel Reese’s shocking trade to the Atlanta Dream recently. The former LSU Tigers superstar is entering her third professional season following a standout collegiate career. However, Reese’s new adventure in Atlanta is already yielding massive results for her new franchise.
MORE: WNBA star Sophie Cunningham makes steamy SI Swimsuit debut Tickets distributing platform StubHub revealed Thursday that the Dream are seeing an increase of over 15 times its normal ticket sales since Reese’s trade announcement. Atlanta Dream ticket demand spiked 15x after trading for Angel Reese, the largest single day spike in franchise history. The Angel Reese Effect is real.
🔥 (📷: @Reese10Angel ) pic. twitter. com/hH4ZJNGcP4 — StubHub (@StubHub) April 9, 2026 The outspoken forward was drafted seventh overall by the Sky back in 2024 prior to Chicago’s shocking trade.
Many women’s basketball fans were left stunned by Atlanta’s acquisition just weeks after the league’s new CBA deal. Reese is undoubtedly one of the biggest stars in the WNBA, alongside notable scorers like Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Plum and Sabrina Ionescu. Meanwhile, the Indiana Fever boast several top talents like Clark, Sophie Cunningham and Lexie Hull.
However, the 23 year old is also significantly popular for her off-court abilities in addition to her physical play. Reese recently featured in a stunning Victoria’s Secret campaign that took over New York City. Meanwhile, Atlanta’s move for Reese immediately makes her the most-recognized player in the Dream locker room.