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WNBA admits security in Atlanta was wrong to make fans cover shirts at Dream-Fever game

The WNBA has admitted that security at a recent game in Atlanta made an error in enforcing its dress code.

By · Published August 17, 2026 at 23:27 UTC · Updated August 18, 2026 at 01:24 UTC

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Fans at the Atlanta Dream-Indiana Fever game were asked to cover up shirts that read XX-XY. The WNBA has since admitted that security was wrong to enforce this policy. The league stated that fans should not have been asked to cover up the shirts.

The incident occurred when a mother and daughter were threatened with removal from the game for wearing the XX-XY shirts. The shirts were deemed inappropriate by security, who asked the fans to cover them up. The WNBA's admission comes after criticism from fans and media outlets, who pointed out a perceived double standard.

The controversy stems from a previous incident where a fan was allowed to wear a pro-trans shirt at a Dream game. The WNBA's statement does not address this double standard, leaving the issue of dress code enforcement open to further scrutiny.

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What did the shirts say?

The shirts read XX-XY.

What was the WNBA's response?

The WNBA admitted that security was wrong to ask fans to cover up the shirts.

What was the previous incident involving a pro-trans shirt?

A fan was allowed to wear a pro-trans shirt at a Dream game, which has led to accusations of a double standard.

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