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WNBA Finals Game 6 sees uptick in ticket sales despite scheduling conflict and odd tip-off time, StubHub says

Fox Business·Oct 29, 2026 · 9:26 AM CT
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Game 6 of the WNBA Finals tips off at an unusual time, 12:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, because the Atlanta Hawks host the Cleveland Cavaliers at 8 p.m. in the same 17,000-seat State Farm Arena.

The Golden State Valkyries can clinch their first championship against the Atlanta Dream. Despite the odd start time, StubHub said ticket sales rose more than 13,000% after the time change was announced, and 96% of Game 6 tickets sold so far were bought in the three days after that announcement.

Daily searches for Game 6 rose about 27-fold compared with the Oct. 9-25 average, while overall WNBA searches rose just 15%. The cheapest ticket was listed at $66 at the time of writing.

Key points

  • Tip-off 12:30 p.m. ET Thursday
  • StubHub: sales up 13,000%+ after time change

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