In Game 6 of the WNBA Finals, Heiress Harris, the daughter of rapper T.I., sang the national anthem while players from the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries left the court, continuing a trend seen throughout the series. Fans had mixed reactions, with some wanting players present and others defending their choice to leave. The WNBA's anthem policy, which requires players to stand during the anthem, has not been enforced since 2017, leading to questions about current protocols.
Key facts
- Heiress Harris sang the national anthem at Game 6 of the WNBA Finals on October 29, 2026.
- The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries left the court before the anthem for the sixth consecutive game.
- Fans expressed differing opinions on the players' absences outside State Farm Arena.
- The WNBA's anthem policy requires players to stand, but enforcement was suspended in 2017.
- Golden State led the series 3–2 before Game 6.
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