Even with early Game 6 tipoff on Thursday, Valkyries are confident fans will find a way to watch

Shaunice Christmas-Miller, a human resources professional, and her wife Kendall, an accounting manager for a medical technology company, are prepared to watch Game 6 of the WNBA Finals despite the early start time on the West Coast. The game between Golden State and Atlanta is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. PDT, which is inconvenient for their work schedules.

Both women have jobs that allow them to work from home on Thursday, giving them the flexibility to watch the historic game. However, they believe that not all fans will be able to skip work to watch the potentially championship-clinching event. WNBA Finals games have drawn record ratings, indicating strong interest in the league and this series.

Despite the early start time, the Valkyries have sold out every game since they began as an expansion franchise last year. Warriors coach Steve Kerr plans to watch the game over breakfast, while many fans have expressed their support through social media, even suggesting a paid holiday for everyone to watch the game. The Valkyries co-owner, Peter Guber, remains unconcerned about the early tipoff, confident that his dedicated fan base will find a way to watch the game.