What happened: The Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream will square off in the 2026 WNBA Finals. The championship matchup was finalized Saturday following the conclusion of the semifinal round.

Why it matters: Golden State reached the title series in just its second season as an expansion franchise after eliminating the Las Vegas Aces. The Valkyries will face an Atlanta squad that advanced after closing out the New York Liberty with an 85-83 Game 3 victory.

What to watch: The franchises will now prepare for the best-of-seven championship series.