Despite early tipoff, Dream say Game 6 at State Farm is sellout

Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries is set to be a sellout at State Farm Arena, despite a controversial early tipoff at 12:30 p.m. ET. The Valkyries currently lead the series 3-2 and can secure their first WNBA title with a victory, while the Dream aim to force a decisive Game 7.

Concerns were raised about the early start potentially leading to a sparse crowd due to work and school commitments. However, the sellout indicates that around 17,000 fans are expected to attend, marking the third consecutive game with a full house. The Dream's coach expressed satisfaction with the venue arrangements and hopes for strong fan support. The scheduling conflicts that necessitated the early tipoff arose from the Hawks' home game that evening, which required careful negotiation to accommodate both events.