Game Six of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries was slated to tip off at 12:30 PM local time, creating an unusual noon-hour start for a championship game.
That timing became the central talking point ahead of Game Six, with Craig Carton looking at the TV guide on The Craig Carton Show to see what else would be competing head-to-head in the noon hour. For viewers, the early tip changes when the game can be watched and how it fits into the rest of the day.
A rare Finals start time
The WNBA Finals are usually framed around prime viewing windows, so a 12:30 PM local time tip stands out right away. In this case, the focus is not on a quote, a lineup change, or a trade. It is simply on the schedule itself and the attention it draws because of how early it is.
What makes it notable is the contrast between the importance of Game Six and the timing on the clock. A Finals game is still a Finals game, but a midday start naturally changes the viewing setup for fans who might be used to watching major games later in the day.
For now, the key detail is straightforward: Game Six between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries was set for 12:30 PM local time, and that made the noon hour part of the story before the game even tipped.
