Valkyries stars tells fans to ‘call in sick’ for Game 6 as early WNBA Finals tipoff sparks fan reaction
Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries has been rescheduled to a morning time slot to accommodate an NBA game at the same venue. Despite the inconvenient timing, fans and players remain optimistic about the high-stakes championship-clinching game.
Why it matters
The scheduling conflict highlights the logistical challenges of shared arena usage and the growing popularity of the WNBA.
Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries has been moved up to 12:30 p.m. ET on Thursday to give State Farm Arena enough time to get the building ready for an NBA game that evening. The early tipoff could create a challenge for fans in California, where the game will begin at 9:30 a.m. PT. The Valkyries defeated the Dream in Monday’s Game 5 in San Francisco to take a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series, meaning Game 6 could determine the WNBA champion. While championship series games, especially potential championship-clinching contests, are routinely played in prime time, Thursday’s less-than-ideal scheduling doesn’t appear likely to stop Valkyries fans from tuning in to watch their favorite team.
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