Golden State Valkyries defeat Atlanta Dream in Game 1 of 2026 WNBA Finals
The No. 2 Golden State Valkyries beat the No. 4 Atlanta Dream at San Francisco's Chase Center to take a 1‑0 lead in the 2026 WNBA Finals, a series both teams entered after sweeping their semifinal opponents.
Key points
- Golden State Valkyries won Game 1 of the 2026 WNBA Finals.
- The game was played at the Chase Center in San Francisco.
- Both teams reached the finals after sweeping their semifinal series.
- The matchup was broadcast nationally on NBC.
The No. 2 Golden State Valkyries hosted the No. 4 Atlanta Dream at San Francisco's Chase Center for Game 1 of the 2026 WNBA Finals on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
Golden State held off Atlanta, securing the opening win of the series.
Both franchises entered the finals after sweeping their semifinal opponents, with the Valkyries having eliminated the defending champion Las Vegas Aces in three games.
Game 1 was televised nationally on NBC, with a tip‑off time of 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT.
Your questions, answered
Who won Game 1 of the 2026 WNBA Finals?
The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream.
Where was Game 1 of the 2026 WNBA Finals played?
It was held at the Chase Center in San Francisco.
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