The 2026 WNBA Finals begin Saturday with something neither franchise has experienced before: a shot at its first championship.
The Golden State Valkyries host the Atlanta Dream at Chase Center, with both teams arriving after sweeping their semifinal opponents.
But Game 1 offers more than a fresh championship matchup. It could establish which team controls the pace, rebounding battle and defensive matchups throughout this best-of-seven series.
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What Time Is Valkyries vs Dream Game 1?
Game 1 tips off Saturday, October 17, at 3:30 p.m. ET (12:30 p.m. PT) in San Francisco.
NBC will televise the opener nationally, while Peacock provides live streaming for US viewers.
Golden State holds home-court advantage, hosting Games 1, 2, 5 and 7 if the series extends that far.
That makes Atlanta’s opening assignment particularly important. Stealing either of the first two games would immediately shift the pressure onto the Valkyries.
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