Atlanta Dream Achieves Record Viewership in WNBA Finals

The Atlanta Dream's strong performance in the postseason has resulted in record viewership for the WNBA Finals, with the opening game against the Golden State Valkyries attracting an average of 2.1 million viewers on NBC and Peacock. This figure marks the highest audience for a Finals opener in WNBA history.

The game also saw viewership peak at 3 million as it approached its conclusion, surpassing last year's Finals opener by 11 percent. Although the Golden State Valkyries secured a 68-64 victory, the broadcast set a new milestone for the league.

The Dream's return to the Finals, their first since 2013, has been significantly influenced by Angel Reese, a prominent figure with a large social media following. The team is looking to secure its first WNBA championship, needing two more wins to achieve this goal. The Finals series continues with Game 2 and Game 3 already won by the Dream.