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Independent WNBA news, game recaps, player stat pages and standings, plus a 2026 WNBA Finals attendance database. Written by Ryan Moalemi.
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Valkyries or Dream players will each get $60,000 for the 2026 WNBA title, up from $22,908
Each eligible player on the 2026 WNBA champion gets a $60,000 bonus, up from $22,908 in 2025. The runner-up gets $20,000 each and the Finals MVP gets $30,000, up from $5,000.
Goapele, Rita Moreno and Larry June set for Valkyries' Finals Game 1; Alanis Morissette sings before Game 2
Who performs at Valkyries vs. Dream WNBA Finals Games 1 and 2 at Chase Center: Goapele, Rita Moreno, Larry June, Alanis Morissette, Too $hort and LaRussell.
Gabby Williams scores 8 of the last 9 as Valkyries beat Dream 68-64 in Finals Game 1
The Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream 68-64 in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Saturday at Chase Center, and they did it by holding Atlanta scoreless for the final 3:12.
WNBA Finals open Saturday at 12:30 PM PT with the Valkyries hosting the Dream in Game 1
Game 1 of the WNBA Finals is Saturday, Oct. 17, at 12:30 PM PT at Chase Center. Full schedule, how both teams swept the semifinals, Allisha Gray’s status and Finals attendance context.
How the Valkyries’ league-best defense takes away the next option, not just the first
Golden State led the WNBA with a 99.1 defensive rating. Film of Caitlin Clark and Breanna Stewart possessions shows the help, recovery and box-outs behind it.
WNBA Finals attendance by year, record and history (2002–2026)
WNBA Finals attendance by year since 2002. The record is 92,599 fans at the 2024 Finals, or 18,520 per game, the highest series total since 2002. Search by game or series, with sources and a record calculator.
Liberty lost the turnover battle by 18 in the sweep. Here are 5 moves I'd make as GM
Atlanta swept the Liberty while shooting 42.0% to New York's 47.1%. The gap was 18 turnovers. Five offseason moves I would make.
WNBA Finals arrive after 51 games topped 1 million viewers
Atlanta faces Golden State in the 2026 WNBA Finals after 51 regular-season games topped 1 million viewers. See the numbers, our audience estimate and the TV schedule.
WNBA Finals Game 1 preview: Atlanta’s +19 pressure meets Golden State’s +23 rebounding
The Dream and Valkyries open the WNBA Finals on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 12:30 PM PT. Updated Oct. 15, 2026.
Dream sweep the Liberty, 85-83, and head to the WNBA Finals
The Dream beat the Liberty 85-83 in Brooklyn to sweep the semifinals and reach the WNBA Finals.
Valkyries beat Aces 87-77 in overtime to sweep their way into the WNBA Finals
The Valkyries beat the Aces 87-77 in overtime in Las Vegas to sweep the semifinals and reach the WNBA Finals.
Allisha Gray Is Out for Game 3 as the Dream Go for the Sweep in Brooklyn
Allisha Gray is out for Game 3. The Dream will try to sweep the Liberty without their leading scorer.
Hillmon Scores It, Ionescu Throws It Away: Dream Win Game 2 in OT, Lead 2-0
With 20.8 seconds left in overtime, Hillmon's layup made it 99-98. The Dream held on, 101-98, and lead the semis 2-0.
Burton's late three and Stokes' block lift Valkyries over Aces 83-81
Vegas led for 11 seconds. Burton's 28-footer and Stokes's block gave the Valkyries an 83-81 win and a 2-0 lead.
Angel Reese scores 23 as Dream take 2-0 lead over Liberty
Her plus-11 was the best mark in the game. Free throws with 4.3 seconds left made it 101-98, and Atlanta leads 2-0.
Valkyries Own the Glass, Stun the Aces 71-60 in Semis Game 1
Golden State grabbed 52 rebounds to Vegas's 25 and beat the Aces 71-60 in Game 1. The glass leader did not score.
Canada scores 25 as Dream beat Liberty 92-82 in Game 1
With 1:30 left, Canada's step-back three made it 87-77. The Dream beat the Liberty 92-82 to lead 1-0.
10 women's college basketball cards and what their recorded sales tell us
Women's college basketball cards to buy before the WNBA. JuJu Watkins' 1/1 sold for $24,404 at Goldin, Sep 26, 2026 PT. Others on this list sold under $30.
Angel Reese follows DPOY award with four steals against Liberty
Three days after winning DPOY, Angel Reese had four steals from four Liberty players in a 92-82 Dream win.
Valkyries Close Out the Wings 77-73, Win Series 2-1
Dallas led 44-37 at half. Golden State won the fourth quarter 23-14, finished 77-73, and took the series 2-1.
Aces vs. Fever Series Breakdown: A'ja Wilson Won the Matchup That Mattered
A'ja Wilson scored 96 points on 64.6% shooting as the Aces beat the Fever 2-1. Indiana won the paint in all three games.
Ogunbowale Scores 45, Wings Beat Valkyries 108-100 in OT
Arike Ogunbowale scored 45 points, including the tying three with 4.1 seconds left, and the Wings beat the Valkyries 108-100 in overtime to tie the series 1-1.
Wilson Scores 36, Aces Close Out the Fever 94-83
A'ja Wilson scored 36 points with 10 rebounds as the Aces beat the Fever 94-83 to win the first-round series 2-1.
Caitlin Clark's bloody-mouth no-call deserves a closer look
Caitlin Clark caught an elbow from Jewell Loyd with about three minutes left in Game 3. No foul was called. The Aces won 94-83.
Johannes Hits the Dagger Three, Liberty Sweep the Lynx 87-71
Marine Johannes hit a 24-foot three, Jonquel Jones finished the and-one, and New York closed out an 87-71 sweep of the No. 1 Lynx.
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