History will be made during this year's WNBA Finals, because no matter who wins, they'll be a first-time champion. The Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream both edged out past champions the Las Vegas Aces and the New York Liberty, respectively, in the semifinals to earn their spots in the best-of-seven finals series, which begins this Saturday. Game 1 will take place at the Chase Center in San Francisco; tipoff is at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT on NBC.
Here's what you need to know about the complete WNBA Finals schedule and how to watch every game.
How to watch the 2026 WNBA Finals
Dates: Oct. 17 - 31
Channels: NBC, USA, CNBC
Streaming:DirecTV, YouTube TV, Peacock and more
When are the 2026 WNBA Finals?
The WNBA Finals begin on Saturday, Oct. 17. Game 1 will begin at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT at the Chase Center in San Francisco.
WNBA Finals channel:
Games 1 and 4 of the WNBA Finals will air on NBC. Games 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7 (if necessary) are scheduled for USA and CNBC. Every WNBA Finals game will also stream on Peacock.
Where to watch the WNBA Finals without cable
You can tune in to NBC, USA and CNBC via live TV platforms like YouTube TV, DirecTV and Fubo. Every game will also be streaming live on Peacock.
2026 WNBA Finals schedule
All times Eastern
Game 1: Oct. 17, 3:30 p.m. ET, NBC and Peacock
Game 2: Oct. 19, 8 p.m. ET, Peacock, USA Network, CNBC
Game 3: Oct. 22, 8 p.m. ET, Peacock, USA Network, CNBC
Game 4: Oct. 24, 3:30 p.m. ET, NBC and Peacock
Game 5 (if necessary): Oct. 26, 8 p.m. ET, Peacock, USA Network, CNBC
Game 6 (if necessary): Oct. 29, 8 p.m. ET, Peacock, USA Network, CNBC
Game 7 (if necessary): Oct. 31, 8 p.m. ET, Peacock, USA Network, CNBC