WNBA Finals Game 6 gets primetime re-air after controversial tipoff change

WNBA Finals Game 6 gets primetime re-air after controversial tipoff change.

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• USA Network will additionally air Game 7 after delivering the most-watched WNBA Finals Game 3 since 1999.
• Callie Fin asks WNBA legend Nneka Ogwumike regarding her thoughts on the early start time in Atlanta for Game 6 of the WNBA Finals.
• If the Dream secure the victory Thursday, they'll force a Game 7 back at Chase Center.
• This was the original scheduled broadcast window, before the game was moved to 12: 30 p.m.
• The time change was created to accommodate the game being played at State Farm Arena.

WNBA Finals Game 6 gets primetime re-air after controversial tipoff change. Callie Fin USA TODAY. Nneka Ogwumike on Game 6 early start time in Atlanta.

Those who can't wake up early or skip out on work for Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream will obtain a second chance to watch in primetime.

In practice, the potential championship matchup will be re-aired on USA Network and CNBC at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, Oct. 29, the network confirmed Wednesday.

This was the original scheduled broadcast window, before the game was moved to 12: 30 p.m. ET (9: 30 a.m. PT). It will air on USA Network, E! And SYFY.

Notably, the time change was created to accommodate the game being played at State Farm Arena. It will additionally host the Atlanta Hawks game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday, Oct. 29.

Meanwhile, the NBA game was moved an hour back from 7 p.m. ET to 8 p.m. ET. Even with that change, championship celebrations might have to be moved so the arena can be flipped for the next game, if the Valkyries win the title Thursday.

State Farm Arena, a 17, 000-seat venue, will provide almost five times more seats than Gateway Center Arena, the Dream's current home until their agreement to play all games at State Farm begins next season.

Game 6 being moved to a matinee has garnered plenty of feedback since it was confirmed Monday, from Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr sarcastically saying it's "better than playing at the YMCA, " to the Dream placing the blame on the WNBA in an open letter to fans.

In practice, the Valkyries won Game 5, 64-55, Monday at Chase Center in San Francisco with support from a dominant Kiah Stokes performance and established a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series. If the Dream secure the victory Thursday, they'll force a Game 7 back at Chase Center.

USA Network will additionally air Game 7 after delivering the most-watched WNBA Finals Game 3 since 1999. The Dream's 95-71 win led by Angel Reese averaged 1.71 million viewers. It is the second-best all-time and most-watched on cable, up 31% from 2025.

Game 6's early tipoff isn't probable to draw any historic viewership numbers, but the primetime rerun might assist. SMS Facebook Twitter Email. Share your feedback to support improve our site! Share your feedback to support improve our site!

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