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After a postseason full of drama and fierce competition, we've finally reached the most important series of the year. The No. 2 Valkyries and No. 4 Dream will go head-to-head in the WNBA Finals, starting this weekend.

W fans are getting ready for a brand-new Finals matchup, in which either franchise will be first-time champions. Both teams swept strong veteran squads in the process, with Golden State eliminating the defending champion Aces, and Atlanta knocking out the Liberty in the semifinal round.

The Valkyries could make history this month, becoming the first ever expansion team to win a championship in just their second season. Atlanta won't make it easy though — the Dream are on a franchise-best 10-game winning streak, and they don't look to be slowing down at all. 

Who will etch their names into the history books?

Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 WNBA Finals, including TV channel and streaming options for the Valkyries-Dream title series.

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

DateGameTime (ET)Watch/Result
Sat., Oct. 17Game 1 at Golden State3:30 p.m.NBC, Fubo, DIRECTV, Peacock
Mon., Oct. 19Game 2 at Golden State8 p.m.USA, DIRECTV, Peacock
Wed., Oct. 21Game 3 at Atlanta8 p.m.USA, DIRECTV, Peacock
Sat., Oct. 24Game 4 at Atlanta1 p.m.NBC, Fubo, DIRECTV, Peacock
Mon., Oct. 26Game 5 at Golden State*8 p.m.USA, DIRECTV, Peacock
Thurs., Oct. 29Game 6 at Atlanta*8 p.m.USA, DIRECTV, Peacock
Sat., Oct. 31Game 7 at Golden State*8 p.m.USA, DIRECTV, Peacock

*If necessary

Where to watch Valkyries vs. Dream: TV channels, live streams

The 2026 WNBA Finals will air across NBC and USA Network.

Cord-cutters and those without cable can also stream the action live on DIRECTV and Fubo, which offer free trials, or Peacock.

Fubo offers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and 100+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)

WNBA Playoffs bracket 2026

WNBA Playoffs bracket 2026

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WNBA Playoffs 2026: Results for every round of postseason games

Semifinals

(4) Atlanta Dream vs. (8) New York Liberty - Atlanta wins 3-0

DateGameTime (ET)Watch/Result
Sun., Oct. 4Game 1 at Atlanta  —Dream 92, Liberty 82
Weds., Oct. 7Game 2 at Atlanta—Dream 101, Liberty 98 (OT)
Fri., Oct. 9Game 3 at New York—Dream 85, Liberty 83

(2) Golden State Valkyries vs. (3) Las Vegas Aces - Golden State wins 3-0

DateGameTime (ET)Watch/Result
Sun., Oct. 4Game 1 at Golden State—Valkyries 71, Aces 60
Weds., Oct. 7Game 2 at Golden State—Valkyries 83, Aces 81
Fri., Oct. 9Game 3 at Las Vegas—Valkyries 87, Aces 77 (OT)

First round

(1) Minnesota Lynx vs. (8) New York Liberty - N.Y. wins 2-0

DateGameTime (ET)Watch/Result
Sun., Sept. 27Game 1 at Minnesota2 p.m.Liberty 91, Lynx 75
Tues., Sept. 29Game 2 at New York8:30 p.m.Liberty 87, Lynx 71

(3) Las Vegas Aces vs. (6) Indiana Fever - Las Vegas wins 2-1

DateGameTime (ET)Watch/Result
Sun., Sept. 27Game 1 at Las Vegas4 p.m.Aces 102, Fever 85
Tues., Sept. 29Game 2 at Indiana6:30 p.m.Fever 99, Aces 89
Thurs., Oct. 1Game 3 at Las Vegas9 p.m.Aces 94, Fever 83

(4) Atlanta Dream vs. (5) Washington Mystics - Atlanta wins 2-0

DateGameTime (ET)Watch/Result
Sun., Sept. 27Game 1 at Atlanta7 p.m.Dream 92, Mystics 77
Weds., Sept. 30Game 2 at Washington7 p.m.Dream 93, Mystics 75

(2) Golden State Valkyries vs. (7) Dallas Wings - Golden State wins 2-1

DateGameTime (ET)Watch/Result
Sun., Sept. 27Game 1 at Golden State9 p.m.Valkyries 104, Wings 80
Weds., Sept. 30Game 2 at Dallas9 p.m.Wings 108, Valkyries 100 (OT)
Fri., Oct. 2Game 3 at Golden State9 p.m.Valkyries 77, Wings 73

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