Valkyries win might put WNBA in 'unavoidable' arena issue for Game 6

Key Points:

• The WNBA Finals series between the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream is tied 2-2 after the Valkyries won Game 4 in Atlanta, raising uncertainty about the venue for Game 6.
• The Atlanta Dream usually play at the smaller Gateway Center Arena (capacity ~3,500), but have moved playoff games this year to the larger State Farm Arena (capacity ~17,000), which has scheduling conflicts for Game 6 on October 28.
• Atlanta Hawks COO Steve Koonin stated that the decision on Game 6's venue rests with the WNBA and highlighted the difficulty of rescheduling NBA games, suggesting Game 6 might have to be played at the smaller Gateway Center Arena due to these conflicts.
• Games 3 and 4 in Atlanta were rescheduled to accommodate State Farm Arena availability, including a doubleheader with the Hawks' NBA home opener, both of which sold out, showing strong local support for the Dream.
• Game 5 is set for Monday in San Francisco, and Game 6 is currently scheduled for Thursday in Atlanta, though the exact venue remains undecided as negotiations continue.