Valkyries host Game 1 of WNBA Finals Saturday

Second-year franchise chases first title

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

.@WinsidrAryeh and @adukeMN recap the WNBA Semifinals before diving into the WNBA Finals between the and Valkyries🏆 Wwh Via @Winsidr on X

What happened: Golden State Valkyries swept the semifinals to reach the 2026 WNBA Finals. Game 1 tips at 3:30 PM ET from Chase Center on NBC.

Why it matters: The Finals pairs two elite defenses. Chase Center also hosts viewing parties for road games.

What to watch: Defensive execution in the opener shapes the series.

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