WNBA fans are raising eyebrows over Unrivaled’s weekday scheduling after several early games aired in the middle of standard work hours.
The discussion picked up after @apsamar_5 posted, “unriavled are so unserious with these 1-2 pm games on monday [crying emoji].” The tweet quickly made its way across timelines, with WNBA fans pointing out how difficult it is to follow live games when most people are either at work or in school.
unriavled are so unserious with these 1-2 pm games on monday [crying emoji]
— samar (@apsamar_5) January 5, 2026
Another post sharpened the point.
@liaa25__ replied, “no respect for the employed.” The short response resonated with many WNBA fans who said the issue wasn’t about interest. It was about access. Several noted that they couldn’t tune in live and also couldn’t attend games in person because of the timing.
Not all reactions came from the same place.
@iivanams added an international angle, writing, “The unserious part is none of the early games being Breeze, bc I now have to wake up at the crack of dawn.” The comment showed that even outside the U.S., WNBA fans were dealing with rough viewing hours.
Across replies, WNBA fans weren’t mocking the games themselves. The focus stayed on structure. Many said the league was making it hard for casual viewers to build habits around watching.
Some WNBA fans argued that early time slots might work for a small test run. Others felt that if Unrivaled wants consistency, it has to meet people where they actually are.
The timing debate also reopened a wider conversation. WNBA fans said schedule issues, production feel, and format questions are all stacking up at once.
The interest is there. The players are there. But the clock is becoming part of the storyline. And as more weekday games roll out, WNBA fans will keep asking whether this setup fits the audience Unrivaled says it wants.
WNBA Fans Split Again On Whether Unrivaled Feels Like A Serious League
The schedule complaints weren’t the only thing surfacing around Unrivaled. Another ongoing debate among WNBA fans has focused on the league’s identity and how seriously it should be taken.
That tension showed up again in a separate exchange between WNBA fans reacting to criticism of the 3×3 format.
@LoLoByke addressed viewers who dislike Unrivaled, posting, “Simple solution, STOP WATCHING.” The user added, “I thoroughly enjoy the game of basketball—the games within the game, every aspect of it. It was nice seeing Unrivaled hoops last night.”
“I can never get into 3×3 basketball”
“3×3 basketball not exciting to watch”Simple solution, STOP WATCHING.
I thoroughly enjoy the game of basketball—the games within the game, every aspect of it. It was nice seeing Unrivaled hoops last night
— Lo (@LoLoByke) January 6, 2026
The reply section didn’t stay quiet.
@BarryOnHeresSon pushed back, writing, “Like considering flag football real football.” The comparison quickly spread among WNBA fans who felt Unrivaled could be fun without being treated as a professional-level product.
Another voice came from the opposite side.
@fleaceesno1 defended the format, saying, “A true lover of the game will watch no matter the format!!! If you can’t get into it, GTFOH. Real fans appreciate!” That message found support among WNBA fans who see Unrivaled as something to enjoy without overthinking.
As the thread grew, the same theme kept returning. WNBA fans weren’t trying to stop anyone from liking Unrivaled. Most replies stressed choice. Watch it. Skip it. Support it. Critique it.
Where many WNBA fans drew a firm line was on labels. A large group said they still don’t view Unrivaled as “serious” or “professional,” especially when paired with mid-day start times, limited locations, and a tour-style feel.
Others argued that those same traits point to early stages, not final form. They suggested the league could evolve into something bigger over time.
For now, WNBA fans continue to treat Unrivaled as a work in progress. The format debate, the business talk, and now the TV schedule are all feeding into the same question: what exactly is this league trying to become?
And as WNBA fans keep watching, that answer still feels very much undecided.
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