# Dream and Valkyries continue anthem absence before WNBA Finals game 6

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/dream-valkyries-leave-court-before-tis-10-year-old-daughter-sings-wnba-finals-anthem/
- Published: 2026-10-29T20:08:49+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-29T20:19:05+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Far right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/dream-valkyries-leave-court-before-tis-10-year-old-daughter-sings-wnba-finals-anthem
- Topics: Basketball, Sport, World

## Key points

- Both teams missed the anthem for the sixth straight Finals game.
- Fans differed on whether players should remain on court.
- Golden State entered Game 6 leading the series 3–2.

## Summary

Fans interviewed before Game 6 of the WNBA Finals expressed differing views as both teams left the court during the national anthem. The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries’ absence continued a pattern seen in all six games of the series.

Some fans wanted players to remain on court, while others supported their freedom to choose or said they were not especially bothered. Golden State coach Natalie Nakase described leaving as part of the team’s pregame routine; forward Gabby Williams said it was not a protest and had been the routine for about seven years. The Valkyries led the best-of-seven series 3–2 after winning Game 5, and Game 6’s start was moved from 8 p.m. to 12.30 p.m. to accommodate an NBA doubleheader.

## Coverage

- [Fox News: Dream and Valkyries continue anthem absence before WNBA Finals game 6](https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/dream-valkyries-leave-court-before-tis-10-year-old-daughter-sings-wnba-finals-anthem)
- [BBC Sport: Dream win to set up WNBA Finals decider](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/basketball/articles/cr4g181v4q4wo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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