Atlanta Dream v Golden State Valkyries: WNBA finals 2026 Game 7 - live updates
The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries are set to play the first Game 7 in WNBA history to decide the 2026 championship. The series has been highly competitive, with both teams seeking their first-ever league title.
Why it matters
This marks a historic milestone for the WNBA, highlighting the growth and parity of the league in its 2026 season.
One game, 40 minutes and one first-time champion. After six bruising contests, several thousand cross-country miles and a series that has swung back and forth without either side managing to seize total control, the WNBA finals have come down to a Halloween night showdown in San Francisco. The Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream will settle everything tonight at Chase Center in the first Game 7 in league history, with a championship neither franchise has ever won hanging in the balance.
The Valkyries return home with a chance to complete a remarkable ascent, having reached the brink of a title in only their second season. Natalie Nakase’s team will have the backing of a raucous sellout crowd at Chase Center, where the atmosphere inside the arena known as Ballhalla promises to be particularly festive on Halloween night.
Best-of-seven series. All times US Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
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