WNBA Finals Game 6 Moved to Thursday Afternoon in Atlanta
Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries has been rescheduled to a 12:30 p.m. EDT matinee on Thursday at the Atlanta Hawks' home arena, allowing the NBA to retain its scheduled primetime slot.
Tyler Longview, TX, October 26, 2026 —
Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries has been rescheduled for 12:30 p.m. EDT on Thursday, shifting the contest to an afternoon start in Atlanta.
The game will be played at the Atlanta Hawks’ home arena. The schedule change allows the NBA to retain its scheduled primetime slot, according to the information provided about the rescheduling.
The earlier start means the Finals game will take place as a matinee rather than during the evening. No additional details were provided about the original start time or when the schedule change was announced.
The specific name of the arena was not provided. The summary also does not include broadcast information, ticketing details, or an explanation beyond the NBA’s retention of its scheduled primetime slot. No further changes to the game’s date, venue, or participating teams were stated.
With Game 6 set for Thursday afternoon, the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries are scheduled to meet at 12:30 p.m. EDT at the Hawks’ home arena. The available information does not specify what would follow the game or provide additional details about the Finals schedule.
Story summarized from the original created by DOUG FEINBERG, Associated Press on www.ketk.com, see more information here.
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