# Dream and Valkyries skip anthem again

> WNBA teams skip national anthem despite league rule.
- Title: Dream and Valkyries skip anthem again · OutKick | Shortify
- Summary: WNBA teams skip national anthem despite league rule. Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries skipped national anthem in WNBA Finals Game 2 after repeating…
- Keywords: atlanta dream, golden state valkyries, wnba, national anthem, rulebook, wnba finals, news, politics, Dream, Valkyries, skip, anthem
- Source: OutKick — https://foxnews.com/outkick-sports/dream-valkyries-skip-national-anthem-wnba-finals-game-2-despite-rulebook-requirement
- Author: Dan Zaksheske
- Published: 2026-10-19T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: atlanta dream, golden state valkyries, wnba, national anthem, rulebook, wnba finals, news, politics
## Dream and Valkyries skip anthem
Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries left court before national anthem in WNBA Finals Game 2.
## Repeat absence despite rule
Teams skipped anthem again despite WNBA rulebook requiring players to stand and line up.
## Rulebook requirement
WNBA rulebook says players must stand and line up in dignified posture during anthem.

> stand and line up in a dignified posture
## League silent on violation
WNBA has not responded to questions about anthem absence.
## Key takeaway

Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries skipped national anthem in WNBA Finals Game 2 after repeating Game 1 absence despite league rule requiring players to stand.