The Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries are going from prime time to breakfast time, as Game 6 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena on Thursday will start at 9:30 a.m. PT.

The Dream had to adjust due to a scheduling conflict, as the venue will also host the Atlanta Hawks and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the evening. The Dream moved to State Farm Arena before the WNBA Finals to accommodate more fans. They played in the regular season at Gateway Center Arena, which seats only 3,500.

On Tuesday, the Dream released an open letter urging their fans to rally behind them, while also decrying the scheduling issue, insisting they had “earned the right to be taken seriously.”

“Two months ago, when the WNBA finalized playoff dates and times, we raised concerns that the W Finals schedule conflicted with NBA games at State Farm Arena. As we moved through the playoffs, we reiterated those concerns. Our concerns did not receive attention, nor the urgency that they deserved,” read the open letter, as shared by USA Today's Meghan Hall.

“Perhaps it was assumed that the Dream would not make it this far. Perhaps our place in the finals was not accounted for. Whatever the reason, the reality is that we are here. We earned our place in the finals, and our city deserves the opportunity to show up for its team.”

The Atlanta Dream sent out a letter to fans.

They dove into the scheduling hurdles of the WNBA Finals and expressed what appears to be frustration.

From the letter:

“Perhaps it was assumed that the Dream would not make it this far. Perhaps, our place in the Finals was not… pic.twitter.com/w8g5MZO97g

— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) October 27, 2026

Atlanta is in a do-or-die situation in Game 6, with Golden State just a win away from capturing the championship.

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The Dream lost to the Valkyries, 64-55, in Game 5 at Chase Center on Monday. Angel Reese was held to seven points on 2-of-8 shooting, although she had 15 rebounds and five assists. Rhyne Howard led Atlanta with 20 points and five rebounds.

The Dream shot only 29% from the field and gave up 21 points off 17 turnovers.

The Dream have proven in their inspired run that they can overcome any adversity. As they said in the open letter: “We intend to keep building. We intend to keep winning.”