The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries are tied 2-2 in the best-of-seven series after Golden State's 67-62 victory Saturday.That guarantees a Game 6 in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct.
29, but the league is once again scrambling to figure out where to host it.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGEThis page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.
This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.That's because the Atlanta Hawks are scheduled to host the Cleveland Cavaliers at State Farm Arena at 7 p.m.Thursday — exactly one hour before the Dream and Valkyries are supposed to tip off.Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese runs off the court before Game 4 of the 2026 WNBA Finals against the Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga., on Oct.
24, 2026.(IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)So unless someone has figured out how to squeeze two professional basketball games onto the same court at the same time, something’s got to give.The Dream normally play at Gateway Center Arena in College Park, which seats just 3,500 fans.
But Atlanta moved its home playoff games to the much larger State Farm Arena, which holds about 17,000.The move has paid off, with the Dream drawing sellout crowds during the Finals.Getting those games played, though, has required some scheduling gymnastics.Gabby Williams of the Golden State Valkyries looks to shoot against Naz Hillmon and Angel Reese of the Atlanta Dream during Game 4 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena.
(Getty Images)Game 3 was moved from Thursday, Oct.22, to Wednesday, Oct.
21, to avoid a concert conflict.Game 4 was moved to an earlier afternoon tipoff Saturday to accommodate the Hawks' home opener against the Houston Rockets that evening.Unfortunately, Thursday's conflict isn't quite so easy to solve.According to The Athletic, one possibility is moving the Hawks-Cavaliers game to Friday.
But t...