WNBA Continues To Hit Milestone As Dream vs Valkyries Witness Impressive Audience Turnout Despite Bizarre Scheduling

Getting a primetime slot is often important for a championship game to reach a larger audience. However, Game 6 of the 2026 WNBA Finals had to take place on a weekday afternoon because of an unexpected scheduling change. Sports media reporter Richard Deitsch shared the viewership numbers on X, revealing that Game 6 drew an average of 1.5 million viewers across USA Network, E!, SYFY, and Peacock. It ranked as the fifth most-watched WNBA Finals game on cable, while the average climbed to 1.7 million when the encore broadcasts on USA Network and CNBC were included.