WNBA Finals Game 6 moved to early afternoon with Dream to host Valkyries at State Farm Arena

State Farm Arena. Either: What Happened

CBS Sports reported on Monday, October 26, 2026 in a story involving Dream, Valkyries, State Farm Arena. Either. Here is how the report opens:

Either the Dream or the Valkyries will be playing for a championship on Thursday, and they'll be doing it at 12:30 p.m. local time…
— CBS Sports

WNBA Finals Game 6 moved to early afternoon with Dream to host Valkyries at State Farm Arena, photo 2 of 2

Photos: CBS Sports

It is one of many WNBA stories we are following today, and 2 outlets are covering it. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on Women's National Basketball Association and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

The story: WNBA Finals Game 6 moved to early afternoon with Dream to host Valkyries at State Farm Arena
Who’s involved: Dream, Valkyries and State Farm Arena. Either
League: WNBA
First reported: Monday, October 26, 2026 by CBS Sports
Coverage: 2 outlets are covering it: CBS Sports and ESPN

How Other Outlets Are Covering It

The same WNBA story, as reported by another outlet:

Sources: WNBA Finals Game 6 to be played Thursday at State Farm ArenaESPN Game 6 of the WNBA Finals will be played Thursday at 12:30 p.m. ET at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The start time of Cavs-Hawks will be pushed back to 8 p.m. ET.

Background: Women's National Basketball Association

The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) is a women's professional basketball league in North America composed of 15 teams (14 in the United States and 1 in Canada), scheduled to expand to 18 by 2030. The WNBA is one of the professional women's sports leagues in North America. The league is headquartered in New York City.

The WNBA was founded on April 24, 1996, as the women's counterpart to the National Basketball Association (NBA); league play began in 1997.

Text from Wikipedia’s Women's National Basketball Association article, CC BY-SA 4.0.

What’s Next for State Farm Arena. Either

For fans following State Farm Arena. Either, the next things to watch are the standings, free agency, injury updates and playoff race. Stories like this one tend to move quickly, so check back for follow-up reports and reaction as more outlets pick it up.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened with State Farm Arena. Either?

Either the Dream or the Valkyries will be playing for a championship on Thursday, and they'll be doing it at 12:30 p.m. local time… CBS Sports reported the story on Monday, October 26, 2026.

Who reported this WNBA story?

CBS Sports first reported it on Monday, October 26, 2026. ESPN also covered it. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related WNBA news.

Where can I get the latest WNBA news today?

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