Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries Face Off in WNBA Finals Game 7

The Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries will meet in a historic winner-take-all Game 7 on Saturday night at the Chase Center in San Francisco to decide the WNBA championship. The decisive matchup is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET and will be broadcast nationally on USA Network, with live streaming available on Peacock and DIRECTV.

Both franchises are aiming for their first-ever league title. While the Dream have competed in the WNBA since 2008, the Valkyries are playing in their inaugural season after joining the league in 2025. Despite their different histories, both teams find themselves one win away from lifting the trophy following a hard-fought, defensive-minded series.

Atlanta forced the Game 7 showdown on Thursday with an 80-69 victory on its home court. Karl Smesko's squad established a massive early lead, sinking 13 three-pointers and holding off a late push from Gabby Williams and the Valkyries. Jordin Canada led the charge for the Dream, while veteran guard Tiffany Hayes has provided a crucial scoring spark for Golden State after moving into the starting lineup earlier in the series.

As the series shifts back to San Francisco, offensive efficiency will likely dictate the outcome. Throughout the finals, the Dream have gone 3-0 in games where they scored at least 70 points, but struggled when held below that threshold by Golden State's formidable defense. The Valkyries averaged 67.3 points per game against Atlanta during the series, relying heavily on their defensive tenacity to stay competitive.

Beyond the hardwood, the series has also drawn attention for off-court routines. Both the Dream and the Valkyries have consistently remained off the court during the playing of the national anthem, a practice that has drawn public scrutiny and debate from sports commentators. Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase and forward Gabby Williams previously stated that staying off the floor during the anthem is part of their established pregame routine rather than a deliberate protest.

Regardless of the pregame discussions, all eyes will be on the Chase Center as the season concludes on Halloween night. With a championship on the line, both organizations stand ready to leave everything on the court in pursuit of their first title.