SAN FRANCISCO — Defensive Player of the Year Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream clash with the Golden State Valkyries in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals today. This matchup is available to watch for free on multiple streaming services.
How to watch Dream vs. Valkyries WNBA Finals today
- What: WNBA Finals Game 1: Atlanta Dream vs. Golden State Valkyries
- When: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
- Time: 3:30 p.m. Eastern (12:30 p.m. Pacific)
- Where: Chase Center | San Francisco, Calif.
- Channel: NBC
- Streaming options: DIRECTV (free trial and $35 off your first month), FuboTV (free trial and $25 off your first month), SlingTV and Peacock
How do I watch Dream vs. Valkyries WNBA Finals for free?
This WNBA Finals matchup will broadcast live on NBC and stream on Peacock at 3:30 p.m. Eastern (12:30 p.m. Pacific). You can take advantage of free trials from DIRECTV and FuboTV, which also offer large discounts on your first month.
You can watch this game on SlingTV for $19.99 per month with Sling Select, which offers local channels in select markets.
WNBA fans can watch this game, and other live sports, on Peacock for just $12.99 per month.
The fourth-seeded Dream, riding a 10-game winning streak, are rolling into their fourth WNBA Finals and first since 2013. Atlanta swept the New York Liberty in the semifinals.
Reese, a three-time All-Star, has quieted her critics and is four wins away from her first WNBA title. She is averaging 18 points per game, while adding 8.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists. The polarizing powerhouse has scored 22 points in each of her last two games.
Key guard Alisha Gray is considered day-to-day after having a minor procedure on her left hand. Gray averaged 19 points per game in the regular season.
The matchup pits the top two defensive teams in the WNBA.
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The second-seeded Valkyries are looking to make history in only their second season as a franchise. Golden State swept the defending champion Las Vegas Aces in the semifinals.
Gabby Williams has elevated her game to help the franchise reach the pinnacle of the W. The Golden State forward is averaging 22.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.0 assists. Williams was also named to the WNBA All-Defensive first team.
Golden State won the regular season series, 3-0. The two teams last met on July 4.
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Who is announcing the WNBA Finals?
Zora Stephenson (play-by-play) and Sara Kustok (analyst) will be the announcers while Ashley ShahAhmadi reports from the sideline.
What are the latest odds for Dream vs. Valkyries WNBA Finals Game 1?
Spread: ATL: (+2.5), GS: (-2.5)
Moneyline: ATL: +120, GS: -142
Point total: 154.5
Odds courtesy of DraftKings
