As confetti dances on the floor and the Valkyries get ready to get their hands on the WNBA title, the next question is an obvious one: who captured Finals MVP?
The seven-game tilt between Atlanta and Golden State was adorned with starlight in the form of Angel Reese, Rhyne Howard, Allisha Gray and Gabby Williams. Only one player could capture the title of series’ best player, though. After the spectacle that was Game 7, that choice was all the more easy to make.
With that, here’s a look at who claimed the crown as the WNBA Finals’ most valuable player in 2026.
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Who won WNBA Finals MVP?
Gabby Williams took home WNBA Finals MVP honors, securing the latest in a string of individual accolades after shining across the seven-game set.
The Valkyries standout was Golden State’s best player for much of the series, leading the team in points while helping anchor a Valkyries defense that regularly frustrated the Dream’s best players.
She was at her best in Game 7, pacing Golden State with timely baskets and her signature defensive prowess. She started slowly, producing just two points in the first 20 minutes. In the next 20, she produced a famous showing that will live long in WNBA lore.
The Valkyries standout scored a Finals record 28 second-half points, nearly equaling Atlanta’s tally on her own. Fueled by her offensive onslaught, Golden State turned things around, rallying from seven down to hoist the title.
Gabby Williams in Game 7: 30 PTS 10-23 FG 4-8 3PT 3 REB 2 AST 2 STL 4 BLK Set the WNBA Finals record for most points in a half with 28 in 2H. The Dream scored 33 as a team in 2H. https://t.co/Ip8fsfhpHN
— Underdog WNBA (@UnderdogWNBA) November 1, 2026
All told, Williams finished the series with more points and steals than any other player in Finals history. Despite Kiah Stokes’ best efforts, Williams was the easy winner of the Finals MVP prize.
Gabby Williams is named the 2026 WNBA Finals MVP 🏆She averaged 19.6 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 2.6 SPG & 2.7 APGWilliams was a consistent force in the Finals to help the @valkyries earn their first-ever Championship!#WNBASeason30 | #2026WNBAFinals https://t.co/0STG6e1pE4
— WNBA (@WNBA) November 1, 2026
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