The Golden State Valkyries aim to win their first WNBA championship in Game 6 against the Atlanta Dream, live on Sky Sports at 4.30pm Thursday. The match, moved to a 12.30pm tip-off in Atlanta due to scheduling conflicts, is a sell-out despite the unusual time. Coach Karl Smesko joked about making it a national holiday, while players like Veronica Burton and Kiah Stokes humorously suggested fans call in sick.
The game could have been at the Gateway Center Arena, but organizers opted for State Farm Arena (capacity 17,000) to avoid clashing with Atlanta Hawks NBA games. This season marks record growth: 3.8 million fans, 11,500 average attendance, and A'ja Wilson winning her fifth MVP. Olivia Miles was rookie of the year, Angel Reese defensive player of the year, and Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell set backcourt scoring records. Will the Valkyries close it out, or will the Dream force a historic Game 7?.
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing