2026 WNBA Finals Preview: Valkyries vs. Dream for First Championship

The 2026 WNBA Finals will feature the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream, both seeking their inaugural championship. This matchup marks a significant moment as neither team has previously won a title, with the Valkyries being a new expansion team in just their second season.

To reach the finals, the Valkyries defeated the reigning champion Aces, while the Dream eliminated the Liberty. The Valkyries won all three regular-season games against the Dream, but the latter has shown remarkable improvement, winning 10 consecutive games leading into the finals.

Experts are divided on the outcome, with one predicting a seven-game series favoring the Dream, citing their offensive prowess and experience, while another believes the Valkyries will prevail in six games, emphasizing their home-court advantage and superior defense. The series is set to begin on Saturday.