Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue

Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (15), forward Angel Reese (5) and guard Rhyne Howard (10) in action against the Golden State Valkyries in the first quarter during Game 3 of the 2026 WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue

By Clark Dalton | Last updated Oct 28, 2026 5:40 PM ET

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Many in Atlanta must have planned a "sick day" from work on Thursday.

The Atlanta Dream host the Golden State Valkyries in Game 6 of the best-of-seven WNBA Finals on Thursday at State Farm Arena at 12:30 p.m. ET on Peacock, E!, SYFY and USA Network. The game isn't being held in prime time because the NBA's Atlanta Hawks host the Cleveland Cavaliers at the same venue at 8 p.m. ET on NBA TV the same day.

The Dream's ownership group released a statement Tuesday saying it warned the WNBA "two months ago" about scheduling conflicts after it finalized playoff dates and times. Despite the league's lack of preparation, Atlanta fans are set to show up in droves and cheer on the squad.

Dream announce sellout before Game 6

The Dream announced Wednesday that they've sold out the 17,044-capacity arena for Game 6 and thanked their fans.

Thank you, Dreamers Game 6 is officially SOLD OUT because of you!
Let's pull up and get ready to rally our Atlanta Dream to victory! See you tomorrow pic.twitter.com/tL9FoKXcAq
— Atlanta Dream (@AtlantaDream) October 28, 2026

On Tuesday, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and rapper Flavor Flav drummed up support for the Dream, who are aiming to win their first championship. Flavor Flav, a huge fan of women's sports, called Game 6 a "paid holiday" and shared a mock excuse letter on social media.

Thursday is a paid holiday. Because Flavor Flav said so. pic.twitter.com/rI8e9GvjmG
— FLAVOR FLAV (@FlavorFlav) October 27, 2026

Dickens, meanwhile, released a statement asking Atlanta employers and educators to extend a "little grace" to those attending Game 6 or watching it on an electronic device. Dream forward Angel Reese shared his message on her Instagram Story.

No matter how fans found a way to attend, the Dream — who trail 3-2 — will greatly appreciate it. They need an electric home atmosphere to extend the series to a Game 7 (scheduled for Saturday at 8 p.m. ET at Chase Center in San Francisco).

The Dream lost Game 5 in San Francisco 64-55, but DraftKings Sportsbook lists them as a 4.5-point favorite for Game 6. With an extremely loyal crowd backing it, Atlanta may prevail.

Clark Dalton

Clark Dalton is a 2022 journalism graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. He gained experience in sports media over the past seven years — from live broadcasting and creating short films to podcasting and producing. In college, he wrote for The Daily Texan. He loves sports and enjoys hiking, kayaking and camping.

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