WNBA Finals 2026: Valkyries vs. Dream schedule, scores, more

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Valkyries take down Dream in Game 4 to even WNBA Finals (1:07)

A new champion will be crowned this season. The No. 2 seed Golden State Valkyries and No. 4 Atlanta Dream both seek their first championship as they meet in the WNBA Finals, a best-of-seven series.

As the higher seed, Golden State will host Games 5 and, if necessary, 7 in a 2-2-1-1-1 format.

The Valkyries won Game 4 in Atlanta on Saturday, and the series now returns to San Francisco even at two games apiece.

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WNBA Finals

Best-of-seven series

(2) Golden State Valkyries vs. (4) Atlanta Dream

Series tied 2-2

Game 1: Valkyries 68, Dream 64

Game 2: Dream 79, Valkyries 65

Game 3 Dream 97, Valkyries 71

Game 4: Valkyries 67, Dream 62

Game 5: Atlanta at Golden State, Oct. 26, 8 p.m. ET, USA/Peacock/CNBC

Game 6: Golden State at Atlanta, Oct. 29, 8 p.m. ET, USA/Peacock/CNBC

Game 7*: Atlanta at Golden State, Oct. 31, 8 p.m. ET, USA/Peacock/CNBC

* If necessary


Game 4: Valkyries 67, Dream 62

How the Valkyries made adjustments and won on the road to even Finals at 2-2

Golden State regroups, beats Dream to even series


Game 3: Dream 97, Valkyries 71

How the Dream ran over the Valkyries in Atlanta to take 2-1 lead

Reese keeps Dream rolling in Game 3 to take series lead

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Atlanta Dream vs. Golden State Valkyries - Game Highlights

Game 2: Dream 79, Valkyries 65

How the Dream beat the Valkyries at Ballhalla to even the Finals

'Hungry' Reese redeems Dream with 30 points, 16 rebounds to even series

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Angel Reese erupts for 30 points, 16 rebounds to carry Dream in Game 2

'Hesitant' Valkyries commit 19 turnovers in Game 2 loss


Game 1: Valkyries 68, Dream 64

How Golden State held court to take 1-0 lead over Atlanta

Gabby Williams comes up clutch as Valkyries 'find a way' in Game 1

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Golden State Valkyries vs. Atlanta Dream - Game Highlights

Complete Finals coverage

How two Finals stars came to happier homes from Chicago

Angel Reese and Gabby Williams got their WNBA starts in Chicago. Now they're the centerpieces of each Finals teams. As Williams put it, "I'm exactly where I need to be." Kareem Copeland


The 'basketball sicko' who has the Valkyries on cusp of history

She texts her staff at 4 a.m., is thinking about the next game as she goes through the handshake line and plays the sounds of battle during practice. Natalie Nakase's detail-obsessed style has made Golden State one of the WNBA's top teams. Kendra Andrews


How a UConn influence is helping fuel the Valkyries

Former Huskies Gabby Williams, Tiffany Hayes, Kiah Stokes and Kaitlyn Chen look to help Golden State even the Finals. Michael Voepel


Everything to know about Dream vs. Valkyries, plus predictions

Expect a defensive masterclass as Gabby Williams and Golden State battle Angel Reese and Atlanta for the title. Read here


Inside the Boca training camp that spurred the Dream's Finals run

During the World Cup, the Dream headed to Florida for training camp, where DeWanna Bonner bonded with her new teammates. Alexa Philippou


Six players finally getting the spotlight in the WNBA Finals

They might not have been instant stars in the WNBA, but these six players are having a huge impact on the Finals. Michael Voepel


Reese or Williams at No. 1? Ranking the top 15 players

Which Valkyries and Dream players have played the best so far in the postseason heading into the WNBA Finals? Read here


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