Women’s Sports Bars Scramble To Open Early For WNBA Finals Schedule

Women's sports bars across the country are scrambling to adjust their opening hours to accommodate the WNBA Finals schedule, which features early tip-off times. Game Four of the WNBA Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream took place on October 24th, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Advocates have criticized the scheduling decisions, arguing they fail to recognize the booming fanbase and growing industry of women's sports.