Valkyries and Dream meet in WNBA Finals; Atlanta moves home games to bigger arena
The gist
The Golden State Valkyries host the Atlanta Dream in Game 1 of the best-of-seven WNBA Finals on Oct.
Both teams are chasing a first title.
How it unfolded
- Oct 9, 2026Both semifinal series ended: the Valkyries swept the defending champion Las Vegas Aces and the Dream swept the New York Liberty.
- Oct 13, 2026The Dream announced it will host Games 3 and 4 at State Farm Arena, home of the Atlanta Hawks; Game 3 moved from Oct. 22 to Oct. 21, while Game 4 stays Oct. 24.
- Oct 13, 2026The WNBA and NBA announced the venue change after several logistical changes; State Farm Arena seats 17,004, versus the Dream's Gateway Center Arena at 3,500.