India, Oct. 16 -- The 2026 WNBA Finals will crown a first-time champion as the Golden State Valkyries face the Atlanta Dream in a historic best-of-seven series beginning Saturday, October 17.

Golden State has reached the championship round in just its second season, while Atlanta is back in the Finals for the first time since 2013.

Game 1 takes place at Chase Center in San Francisco, with tip-off scheduled for 3:30 PM ET. Here is everything fans need to know before the series begins.

Golden State Valkyries vs Atlanta Dream: Game 1 Details

WNBA Finals 2026 Full Schedule

Games 5, 6 and 7 will be played only if necessary.

Notably, Game 3 was moved from October 22 to October 21, while Game 4 received an earlier start time.

Atlanta will...