Will Golden State close out WNBA Finals? How to watch Valkyries vs. Dream Game 6

The first elimination game of the 2026 WNBA Finals is on deck.

The Golden State Valkyries have a chance to close out the Finals and secure the franchise’s first championship in Game 6 against the Atlanta Dream Thursday.

And there’s a chance Valkyries fans will be celebrating a championship victory at around noon PT on a weekday. That’s because the Game 6 tipoff time was moved up so it could be played at State Farm Arena, home of the NBA‘s Atlanta Hawks. Games 3 and 4 were also played at State Farm Arena, which holds around 14,000 more fans than the Dream’s normal home venue, Gateway Center Arena in College Park. But the Hawks have a game Thursday night that couldn’t be rescheduled.

The Valkyries have the Dream on the ropes after winning two straight games, turning a 2-1 series deficit into a 3-2 advantage. Golden State forced Atlanta into a combined 32 turnovers across Games 4 and 5, while Kiah Stokes and Co. limited Angel Reese to 15 total points in those contests.

In a matchup between two of the WNBA’s top defenses, points have been hard to come by. Atlanta is shooting 36% from the field and 24.8% from 3-point range for the series, while Golden State is at 35.2% from the field and 26.5% from deep.

So, will the Dream rebound and extend the series to a decisive Game 7? Or will the Valkyries go from expansion franchise to champions in just two seasons? Here’s how to watch Game 6 of the WNBA Finals:

When is the next Valkyries vs. Dream WNBA Finals game?

The Valkyries and Dream will meet in Game 6 on Thursday, Oct. 29.

What time does Valkyries vs. Dream Game 6 start?

Tipoff from State Farm Arena is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. CT/9:30 a.m. PT.

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What TV channel is Valkyries vs. Dream Game 6 on?

Game 6 will air across USA Network, E! and SYFY. It will also be shown on Peacock.

Where to stream Valkyries vs. Dream Game 6 live online

Viewers can stream Game 6 on Peacock, USANetwork.com and the USA Network app.

When is Valkyries vs. Dream Game 7?

If Atlanta wins, Game 7 will be played Saturday, Oct. 31 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT/5 p.m. PT. Golden State would host the winner-take-all showdown.