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The Atlanta Dream have publicly criticized the WNBA for scheduling Game 6 of the 2026 Finals at 12:30 p.m. ET to avoid a conflict with an NBA game. The team’s ownership stated that they raised concerns about the venue clash months ago but were ignored. The series is currently 3-2 in favor of the Golden State Valkyries.
The Atlanta Dream ownership group publicly criticized the WNBA for scheduling Game 6 of the 2026 Finals at 12:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, a time shift necessitated by a conflict with an Atlanta Hawks NBA game at State Farm Arena. The owners stated they had raised concerns about this venue clash two months prior but felt the league ignored their warnings. The unusual midday start has prompted reactions from local officials and celebrities, including Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and rapper Flavor Flav, who have urged employers and schools to allow fans to attend. The series is currently tied 3-2 in favor of the Golden State Valkyries, making this game potentially decisive for the championship.
Trinity Rodman is likely to miss Ben Shelton’s potential US Open final due to a conflicting NWSL match. The Washington Spirit’s game against Boston Legacy FC starts at 1 p.m. ET in Boston, while Shelton’s final would begin at 2 p.m. ET in New York. Rodman has prioritized her professional soccer commitments despite supporting Shelton through his record-breaking quarterfinal win against Carlos Alcaraz, which ended at 3:33 a.m. ET. Shelton, the betting favorite, faces Frances Tiafoe in the semifinals. This scheduling conflict highlights the intense demands on elite athletes balancing multiple high-profile careers.
The 12-team College Football Playoff will start on Dec. 20, 2024, with first-round games on Dec. 20 and 21, coinciding with NFL games. ESPN and ABC will televise the games, with TNT airing some through a sublicense. The quarterfinals, semifinals, and championship will be broadcast on ESPN, concluding with the title game on Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. ESPN's $7.8 billion deal with the CFP extends through 2031-32.