Valkyries host Dream in first WNBA Finals Game 7

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 23:45 · Archive

The Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream play tonight in the first Game 7 in WNBA history to determine the champion.

The Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream will play the first Game 7 in WNBA history tonight at Chase Center in San Francisco. Tip-off is scheduled for 5 p.m. PT. The winner will claim the franchise's first WNBA championship.

Atlanta forced the decisive contest by winning Game 6 on Thursday with a dominant performance, defeating Golden State 80-69 at State Farm Arena. Allisha Gray led the Dream with 23 points. Rhyne Howard added 21 points whilst Angel Reese contributed 15 points and 14 rebounds along with six assists. The Dream established control early, leading 32-15 after the first quarter. 'If we can punch first, we've won every single game,' Reese said after the game.

Gabby Williams was Golden State's leading scorer in Game 6 with 26 points on 8-of-22 shooting. No other Valkyries player scored more than nine points except Tiffany Hayes. Oddsmakers favour the Valkyries at home by 1.5 points. The game will be broadcast on FOX and can be streamed on Peacock, with a five-day free trial available on DIRECTV for those without cable access.

How it is being reported

• WNBA Finals teams end season with one final national anthem snub as Dream, Valkyries leave courtAtlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries left the court for the national anthem before all seven WNBA Finals games, drawing criticism and questions.Fox News · 1 Nov, 00:55
• Atlanta Dream v Golden State Valkyries: WNBA finals 2026 Game 7 – live buildupValkyries host Dream in winner-take-all Game 7 Both teams are seeking first WNBA championship Reach out to Bryan on Bluesky or by email Bryan will be here shortly. In the meantime here’s a look back at Thursday’s Game 6. Continue reading...Guardian Sport · 31 Oct, 23:08
• Where to watch Dream-Valkyries WNBA Finals Game 7 for free: Time, livestreamThe decisive contest determines who wins the Finals and who goes home empty-handed.New York Post · 31 Oct, 20:00

In this story: Golden State Valkyries · Atlanta Dream · Gabby Williams · Allisha Gray · Angel Reese · Rhyne Howard · Chase Center · San Francisco

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