The Golden State Valkyries have only been in the WNBA for two seasons, and they're already four wins away from a championship. After sweeping the defending champion Las Vegas Aces in the semifinals, the Valkyries return to Chase Center on Saturday for Game 1 of the WNBA Finals against the Atlanta Dream. It's a remarkable run for a franchise that didn't even exist on the court two years ago, and the Bay Area now gets to watch its newest basketball team compete for a championship with home-court advantage.
The Dream won't be an easy final obstacle, either. Atlanta swept the New York Liberty in the semifinals and enters the Finals undefeated in the postseason, with Defensive Player of the Year Angel Reese leading the charge. But Golden State won all three regular-season meetings against Atlanta, and Gabby Williams has been playing some of her best basketball when it matters most. Neither franchise has ever won a WNBA championship, so history will be made regardless of the outcome. Valkyries fans hope this incredible run ends with a trophy coming home to San Francisco.
The WNBA Finals tip off Saturday at 12:30 p.m. PDT at Chase Center, and basketball fans across the country can tune in with Sling TV and Peacock.
When is the Valkyries vs. Dream Game 1?
- What: Golden State Valkyries vs. Atlanta Dream - WNBA Finals Game 1
- When: Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. PDT
- Where: Chase Center, San Francisco, CA
- TV: NBC and Peacock
How to stream the Valkyries vs. Aces Dream Game 1 without cable
The Golden State Valkyries are just four wins away from a championship in their second season, and Bay Area fans can watch Game 1 of the WNBA Finals against the Atlanta Dream on Sling TV. Saturday's opener airs on NBC, which Sling carries in select markets, so check your zip code on Sling's website before signing up.
Peacock is another excellent option, especially if you're planning to watch the entire Finals. Peacock streams every game in the best-of-seven series, with Premium starting at $12.99/month and Premium Plus at $19.99/month. Both plans include live sports, but Premium Plus also offers fewer ads on most other content and additional features.
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Sling is still a great choice if you want more live TV beyond the Finals. While Games 1 and 4 are on NBC, up to five other games will air on USA Network, which is included with Sling Blue and Orange & Blue. That means fans with either package can follow the entire series on Sling, as long as their local NBC station is available.
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Here are the Sling packages that carry NBC so you can tune in:
- Sling Select (Starting at $19.99/month)
- Sling Essentials & Select (Starting at $34.99/month)
- Sling TV Blue (Starting at $45.99/month)
- Sling TV Orange & Blue (Starting at $60.99/month)
While Sling and Peacock are the easiest ways to watch Saturday's game, any of these other top streaming platforms will also be airing the WNBA Finals:
- fuboTV ($63.99 for the first month then $88.99/month with a 5-day free trial)
- DIRECTV STREAM ($59.99/month for the first month then $89.99/month)
- Hulu + Live TV ($89.99/month with a 3-day free trial; also includes Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited)
- YouTube TV ($59.99/month for the first two months, then $82.99/month with a variable free trial)
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