For the first time in a long time, the WNBA Finals will feature two franchises that have yet to win a championship. Valkyries vs. Dream will get started with Game 1 on Saturday.
As the higher seed, the Valkyries will kick off the Finals in front of a rowdy home crowd in the Bay. Golden State is one step closer to history, and winning this series would cement them as the first and only expansion team to do so in just their second season. With Gabby Williams running point, that feat doesn’t seem so out of reach.
The Dream will be no walk in the park, though. This Atlanta team has been completely dominant in the postseason, winning five straight and sweeping both Washington and New York. Angel Reese is on fire after being named Defensive Player of the Year, and DeWanna Bonner has stepped up in Allisha Gray’s absence, whose return is still a question mark.
Who will start this series off with a bang?
Here’s everything you need to know about Valkyries vs. Dream, including TV channel and streaming options for Game 1 of the Finals.
Where to watch Valkyries vs. Dream Game 1: TV channel, live stream
Game 1 of the 2026 WNBA Finals will be broadcast nationally on NBC. Cord-cutters and those without cable can also stream the action live on Fubo and DIRECTV, which both offer free trials, or Peacock.
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Valkyries vs. Dream Game 1 start time
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 17
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Game 1 of Valkyries-Dream will take place on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 3:30 p.m. ET from Chase Center in San Francisco, CA.
WNBA Finals schedule 2026: Valkyries vs. Dream dates, times, scores, results
The Valkyries and Dream will play a best-of-seven series in the WNBA Finals. The complete series schedule is below.
(2) Golden State Valkyries vs. (4) Atlanta Dream
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | Watch/Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat., Oct. 17 | Game 1 at Golden State | 3:30 p.m. | NBC, Fubo, DIRECTV, Peacock |
| Mon., Oct. 19 | Game 2 at Golden State | 8 p.m. | USA, DIRECTV, Peacock |
| Wed., Oct. 21 | Game 3 at Atlanta | 8 p.m. | USA, DIRECTV, Peacock |
| Sat., Oct. 24 | Game 4 at Atlanta | 1 p.m. | NBC, Fubo, DIRECTV, Peacock |
| Mon., Oct. 26 | Game 5 at Golden State* | 8 p.m. | USA, DIRECTV, Peacock |
| Thurs., Oct. 29 | Game 6 at Atlanta* | 8 p.m. | USA, DIRECTV, Peacock |
| Sat., Oct. 31 | Game 7 at Golden State* | 8 p.m. | USA, DIRECTV, Peacock |
*If necessary
