The Golden State Valkyries hold a 3-2 series lead over the Atlanta Dream heading into Game 6 of the 2026 WNBA Finals. The decisive matchup is scheduled for Saturday, October 29, at 12:30 p.m. ET, and will be played at the Dream's State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
The Valkyries are on the verge of securing their first championship in just their second year of existence. They secured a 3-2 series advantage with a 64-55 victory in Game 5. Center Kiah Stokes and guard Veronica Burton led the Valkyries in Game 5, each scoring 13 points.
"We did our job here but now it's about getting our rest and recovery because we have to level up," said Golden State coach Natalie Nakase following the Game 5 win. "That's going to be a very ruthless Atlanta team that wants it just as much. You can never count them out."
The Game 6 start time was set for midday due to a scheduling conflict at State Farm Arena, which also hosts the Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks are scheduled to play the Cleveland Cavaliers later that evening at 8 p.m. ET.
Fans looking to watch the game without cable can stream it for free through DIRECTV, which is offering a five-day free trial of its service. The game will be broadcast on the USA Network. Alternatively, the game can be streamed on Peacock. Subscribing to Peacock through Prime Video also includes a seven-day free trial.
The WNBA Finals schedule is as follows:
- Game 1: Valkyries 68, Dream 64
- Game 2: Dream 79, Valkyries 65
- Game 3: Dream 97, Valkyries 71
- Game 4: Valkyries 67, Dream 62
- Game 5: Valkyries 64, Dream 55
- Game 6: Oct. 29, 12:30 p.m. ET (USA Network)
- Game 7: Oct. 31, 5 p.m. ET (USA Network) (if necessary)