State Farm Arena goes totally pink for Barbie Dream Night

State Farm Arena will transform into Barbie’s Dream House on Monday.

The Dream are hosting Barbie Game Day on Aug. 3, and fans will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a glittery pink world.

Fusions of pink and magenta will overtake the indoor space as the Dream face the defending-champion Aces. The game was moved from the Dream’s home arena at Gateway Center Arena — which draws fewer than 4,000 fans — to State Farm Arena, which has had attendance of more than 17,000 for this season’s home opener against the Aces.

The Dream will host one of their marquee matchups this season against the defending-champion Las Vegas Aces on Monday at State Farm Arena. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Fans will also have the opportunity to purchase Barbie-themed items ahead of the game. Ticket packages will enable fans to choose between a Barbie-inspired headband, crossbody bag or jersey — depending on the package tier.

The Dream welcomed their blossoming Barbie community when forward Angel Reese joined the team in April. Originally dubbed the “Bayou Barbie” during her time at Louisiana State University, Reese has carried the title forward throughout her professional basketball career.

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) high fives Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (15) during the first half of their WNBA game against the Toronto Tempo at State Farm Arena, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Now, Reese is known as “Atlanta Barbie.”

On July 24, Mattel released a doll in the likeness of Reese for its Barbie Signature line.

Reese is the first Black WNBA player — and only the second WNBA player in history — to have a Barbie doll.

Mattel releases a Barbie in the likeness of Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese on July 24. The doll launch comes just ahead of Barbie Game Night between the Dream and the Las Vegas Aces on August 3 at State Farm Arena. The "10" on the back of the doll's jersey represents Reese's time playing basketball at Louisiana State University. (Courtesy of Mattel Inc.)

She is also the first person with Atlanta ties to have their own Barbie doll, Mattel told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

“Having my own Barbie doll is a true dream come true for me. It’s such an incredible honor because it’s about showing girls that there are no limits to what they can achieve,” Reese said in a July 24 press release.

Mattel releases a Barbie in the likeness of Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese on July 24. The doll launch comes just ahead of Barbie Game Night between the Dream and the Las Vegas Aces on August 3 at State Farm Arena. The "5" on the jersey represents Reese's number for the Chicago Sky and Atlanta Dream. (Courtesy of Mattel Inc.)

“I’ve never let anyone else define what’s possible for me, and every challenge I’ve faced has only made me stronger,” she said. “I hope this doll reminds girls to be unapologetically themselves, embrace every part of who they are and go after their dreams with confidence.”

The doll, decked out in a pink jersey and carrying a matching basketball,sold out within a week at on all online retailers.

Aces at Dream

Tipoff: 7 p.m. Monday, State Farm Arena