Where to watch Valkyries vs. Dream Game 2: Channel, time, TV schedule, live stream for WNBA Finals originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The 2026 WNBA Finals are heating up. The Valkyries and Dream will head to Atlanta for Game 2 on Monday night.
The Valkyries hosted Game 1 in the Bay Area, pulling off a narrow 68-64 win in a defensive shootout between the two teams. Gabby Williams led the offense for the Valks, contributing 26 total points and four crucial free throws to seal the deal in the fourth quarter. Can Golden State apply the same pressure for Game 2?
Atlanta will look to even out the series with a strong performance on Monday. The Dream had an airtight defense in their Finals debut, but struggled more on offense with several key shots missed in the final moments of the game. Allisha Gray still had a strong game despite managing a hand injury, adding 19 points and 6 rebounds to the board.
Can Atlanta bounce back, or will Golden State go up 2-0?
Here's everything you need to know about Valkyries vs. Dream, including TV channel and streaming options for Game 2 of the WNBA Finals.
Where to watch Valkyries vs. Dream Game 2: TV channel, live stream
Game 1 of the 2026 WNBA Finals will be broadcast nationally on NBC. Cord-cutters and those without cable can also stream the action live on DIRECTV, which offers a free trial, or Peacock.
Peacock features live coverage of NFL Sunday Night Football, the NBA, the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Premier League soccer, Big Ten football and basketball, Notre Dame football, Big East and Big 12 basketball, PGA Tour golf, the Tour de France and more.
Valkyries vs. Dream Game 2 start time
- Date: Monday, Oct. 19
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
Game 2 of Valkyries-Dream will take place on Monday, Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. ET from Chase Center in San Francisco, CA.
WNBA Finals schedule 2026: Valkyries vs. Dream dates, times, scores, results
The Valkyries and Dream will play a best-of-seven series in the WNBA Finals. The complete series schedule is below.
(2) Golden State Valkyries vs. (4) Atlanta Dream
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | Watch/Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat., Oct. 17 | Game 1 at Golden State | — | Valkyries 68, Dream 64 |
| Mon., Oct. 19 | Game 2 at Golden State | 8 p.m. | USA, DIRECTV, Peacock |
| Wed., Oct. 21 | Game 3 at Atlanta | 8 p.m. | USA, DIRECTV, Peacock |
| Sat., Oct. 24 | Game 4 at Atlanta | 1 p.m. | NBC, Fubo, DIRECTV, Peacock |
| Mon., Oct. 26 | Game 5 at Golden State* | 8 p.m. | USA, DIRECTV, Peacock |
| Thurs., Oct. 29 | Game 6 at Atlanta* | 8 p.m. | USA, DIRECTV, Peacock |
| Sat., Oct. 31 | Game 7 at Golden State* | 8 p.m. | USA, DIRECTV, Peacock |
*If necessary