Bay Area Bars Opening Early to Air the Valkyries in Game 6 of the WNBA Finals
The WNBA shifted tipoff to 9:30 a.m. Pacific so Game 6 can be played at State Farm Arena, which seats 17,000.
- The WNBA moved Game 6 of the Finals to 9:30 a.m. Pacific Time on Thursday, October 29, 2026, relocating the matchup between the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream to the 17,000-seat State Farm Arena.
- A scheduling conflict forced the early tipoff: the Atlanta Hawks scheduled home games at State Farm Arena on Wednesday and Thursday nights, requiring the Finals game to move from the smaller 3,500-seat Gateway Center Arena.
- Bars and restaurants across the Bay Area opened early to host watch parties, though frustration surfaced over the timing. "They deserve a prime time spot," said Bee Billagram, a San Francisco resident.
- The Valkyries failed to clinch the championship on Thursday, losing to the Dream and extending the series to a decisive Game 7.
- Game 7 is scheduled for Saturday, October 31, at 5 p.m. at Ballhalla, where the winner will be crowned the WNBA champion.
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