Golden State Valkyries host Game 1 to open 2026 WNBA Finals

Broadcast coverage starts at 3:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 27m1 min read

The countdown for Game 1 is on and the @valkyries are ready to defend home court 💜 📺 3:30pm/ET | NBC & Peacock | AT Via @WNBA on X

What happened: The Golden State Valkyries open the 2026 WNBA Finals on home court in Game 1, with the series opener scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

Why it matters: Golden State begins the championship series with home-court advantage in the postseason finale of the league's 30th season.

What to watch: Game 1 has not started yet and remains at 0-0 ahead of the scheduled tipoff.

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@WNBA 2026-10-17T19:08:25.824779+00:00

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