In just their second season of existence, the Golden State Valkyries are headed to their first ever WNBA Finals.
Golden State swept the defending WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces on Friday night, setting up a matchup with the Atlanta Dream in the finals starting on Saturday, Oct. 17.
The Dream defeated the New York Liberty
earlier on Friday night, punching their ticket to the finals for the first time since 2013.SHOP: Golden State Valkyries vs. Atlanta Dream 2026 WNBA Finals tickets
In a close, back-and-forth battle, the Valkyries pulled away in overtime to defeat the Aces 87-77 and clinch their spot in the finals.
Two semifinal sweeps mean both teams will have plenty of time to rest before the start of the 2026 WNBA Finals. The schedule is finalized
and tickets are available for all potential games, including the three games inside the Chase Center.
The second-year team looks to make history in a matter of days! Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming 2026 WNBA Finals.
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2026 WNBA Finals schedule
The WNBA Finals are scheduled to begin on Saturday, Oct. 17. Here is the full schedule for all potential seven games, including game times.
- Game 1: Saturday, Oct. 17 at 3:30 p.m. ET in Golden State - Shop tickets
- Game 2: Monday, Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. ET in Golden State - Shop tickets
- Game 3: Thursday, Oct. 22 at 8 p.m. ET in Atlanta - Shop tickets
- Game 4: Saturday, Oct. 24 at 3:30 p.m. ET in Atlanta - Shop tickets
- Game 5*: Monday, Oct. 26 at 8 p.m. ET in Golden State - Shop tickets
- Game 6*: Thursday, Oct. 29 at 8 p.m. ET in Atlanta - Shop tickets
- Game 7*: Saturday, Oct. 31 at 8 p.m. ET in Golden State - Shop tickets
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2026 WNBA Finals ticket prices
As of publication, the cheapest available WNBA Finals tickets are for Game 3 in Atlanta starting at $257 for Game 3.
Golden State Valkyries vs. Atlanta Dream WNBA Finals ticket prices
- Game 1: Saturday, Oct. 17 at Golden State- Tickets start at $315
- Game 2: Monday, Oct. 19 at Golden State - Tickets start at $319
- Game 3: Thursday, Oct. 22 at Atlanta - Tickets start at $257
- Game 4: Saturday, Oct. 24 at Atlanta - Tickets start at $259
- Game 5*: Monday, Oct. 26 at Golden State - Tickets start at $420
- Game 6*: Thursday, Oct. 29 at Atlanta - Tickets start at $360
- Game 7*: Saturday, Oct. 31 at Golden State - Tickets start at $624
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Golden State Valkyries WNBA Finals tickets
Here are the WNBA Finals games set to take place in San Francisco. The cheapest Golden State Valkyries home game tickets start at $315 for Game 1.
- Game 1: Saturday, Oct. 17 at 3:30 p.m. ET - Shop tickets
- Game 2: Monday, Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. ET - Shop tickets
- Game 5*: Monday, Oct. 26 at 8 p.m. ET - Shop tickets
- Game 7*: Saturday, Oct. 31 at 8 p.m. ET - Shop tickets
Atlanta Dream WNBA Finals tickets
As the lower seed, Atlanta begins the WNBA Finals on the road, but will host Game 3, Game 4 and a potential Game 6. The cheapest Atlanta Dream home game tickets start at $257 for Game 3.
- Game 3: Thursday, Oct. 22 at 8 p.m. ET - Shop tickets
- Game 4: Saturday, Oct. 24 at 3:30 p.m. ET - Shop tickets
- Game 6*: Thursday, Oct. 29 at 8 p.m. ET - Shop tickets
*= if necessary
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