Golden State Valkyries open as favorites to win 2026 WNBA Finals

Game 1 tips Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET at Chase Center.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 2h1 min read

The Valkyries have the edge to win their first-ever WNBA Title 🏆 (odds via DraftKings) https://t.co/0taKEGM3DH Via @YahooSports on X

What happened: The Golden State Valkyries enter the 2026 WNBA Finals with the market edge to capture the first championship in

Why it matters: After sweeping their semifinal series to reach the Finals, the Valkyries hold home-court advantage to open the title matchup.

What to watch: Game 1 tips off Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET at Chase Center, before the series shifts to the road for Game 3 on Oct. 21 at 5 p.m. PT.

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