# WNBA Finals schedule forces Valkyries fans to work

> Valkyries fans must adjust schedules for WNBA Finals games due to odd timing and travel.
- Title: WNBA Finals schedule forces Valkyries fans to work | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: The San Francisco Standard — https://sfstandard.com/2026/10/17/opposite-primetime-wnba-finals-schedule-making-valkyries-fans-work
- Published: 2026-10-17T13:00:00+00:00
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- Topics: valkyries, dream, wnba, golden state, atlanta, chase center, state farm arena, wnba finals, game schedule, travel logistics, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

The Valkyries and Dream face a challenging WNBA Finals schedule with games spread across non-primetime slots and travel logistics.