WNBA Finals Game 6 moved to 12:30 p.m. tipoff, drawing criticism of commissioner Cathy Engelbert
The gist
WNBA moved Finals Game 6 between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries to a 12:30 p.m.
Engelbert leaves at the end of 2026, and players are already naming what her successor needs.
How it unfolded
- Sep 2026The Atlanta Dream say they raised potential schedule conflicts with Finals games they would host as early as September.
- Oct 26, 2026The WNBA announces Game 6 moves from 8 p.m. ET to 12:30 p.m. EST at State Farm Arena; the Hawks agree to move their game against the Cleveland Cavaliers to 8 p.m. EST at the same arena.
- Oct 26, 2026Bill Simmons criticizes the WNBA and commissioner Cathy Engelbert over the Game 6 scheduling announcement.