From The San Francisco Standard · · 1m 30s
WNBA Finals schedule forces Valkyries fans to work
Valkyries fans must adjust schedules for WNBA Finals games due to odd timing and travel.
In brief
Valkyries fans must adjust schedules for WNBA Finals games due to odd timing and travel. The Valkyries and Dream face a challenging WNBA Finals schedule with games spread across non-primetime slots and travel logistics. Originally reported by The San Francisco Standard.
WNBA Finals schedule
The WNBA Finals schedule has been arranged to make Valkyries fans work for it.
Atlanta arena solution
Atlanta Dream and Hawks collaborated to move Games 3 and 4 to State Farm Arena instead of a 3,500-seat G League arena.
Golden State owner's role
Golden State owner Joe Lacob urged the WNBA and NBA commissioners to 'figure something out' for the schedule.
“figure something out”
Team strengths
The Valkyries and Dream boast the WNBA’s stingiest defenses and are set for a gritty clash.
Game schedule details
Game 1: Saturday, Oct. 17, 12:30 p.m. PT, Chase Center (NBC/Peacock). Game 2: Monday, Oct. 19, 5 p.m. PT, Chase Center (USA/Peacock/CNBC).
Broadcast challenges
Game 2 airs after Jim Cramer’s 'Mad Money' and the 49ers’ Monday Night Football game against Washington Commanders.
Travel logistics
Moving Game 3 from Thursday to Wednesday creates only a travel day between contests instead of a full day off.
FIBA World Cup impact
The two-week FIBA World Cup break in September pushed back the postseason, delaying the Finals start.
Fan impact
Valkyries fans must rush out of work early to catch games, as the league’s most loyal fan base sells out each home game.
Here's the gist
The Valkyries and Dream face a challenging WNBA Finals schedule with games spread across non-primetime slots and travel logistics.
