Valkyries open first WNBA Finals on Saturday at Ballhalla

Game 1 tips at 3:30 p.m. ET on NBC

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

RT @valkyries: Tomorrow we’ll play in our first WNBA Finals game ever. We can’t wait to see you there, Ballhalla. 💜 ht Via @WNBA on X

What happened: Golden State hosts Game 1 of the 2026 WNBA Finals on Saturday at Chase Center. Tip is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

Why it matters: The second-year franchise reaches its first championship series. An opening win at home would give Golden State early control of the Finals.

What to watch: The series moves forward from Saturday's result with the remaining Finals schedule to follow.

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@valkyries 2026-10-16T21:27:02.364267+00:00

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