Dream claims Game 6 win, setting up first-ever WNBA Finals Game 7

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Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Dream claims Game 6 win, setting up first-ever WNBA Finals Game 7
Summary

On October 31, the Atlanta Dream extended the WNBA Finals with a decisive 80-69 win over the Golden State Valkyries in Game 6. Despite a controversial early tip-off at 12:30 p.m. ET, the matchup drew strong viewership, becoming the fifth most-watched WNBA Finals game on cable. Game attendance at State Farm Arena was outstanding, as the Dream sold out the venue. The victory marked a significant comeback after trailing in the series, setting up a winner-takes-all Game 7 scheduled for Saturday night at 8 p.m. ET at Chase Center in San Francisco.

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  • •Atlanta Dream defeats Golden State Valkyries 80-69 in Game 6.
  • •Game 6 draws an average of 1.5 million viewers.
  • •Attendance at State Farm Arena was sold out despite early start time.
  • •Game 7 scheduled for Saturday night at 8 p.m. ET.
  • •Both teams aiming for their first league title.
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  • 7:43 PMYahoo Sports — Dream's series-extending Game 6 win was fifth most-watched WNBA Finals game on cable to date despite early tip
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Even with a 12:30 p.m. ET start, the latest showdown between Atlanta and Golden State drew strong viewership numbers.

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