WNBA Finals Game 5: Valkyries and Dream clash in winner-take-all decider
TONIGHT: Game 5 at Chase Center in San Francisco (20:00 ET). Series tied 2-2. Winner hoists the WNBA trophy.
TONIGHT: 20:00 ET / 17:00 PT. Game 5 at Chase Center. Series tied 2-2.
The 2026 WNBA Finals reach a dramatic conclusion on Monday night, 26 October, as the Golden State Valkyries host the Atlanta Dream in a decisive Game 5 at Chase Center in San Francisco. After fighting off elimination with a gritty 67-62 road victory in Game 4 behind Gabby Williams and Kiah Stokes, the expansion Valkyries have a chance to secure the greatest inaugural season in modern sports history in front of their home fans. The Dream, led by All-Stars Rhyne Howard and Angel Reese, will look to regroup and capture their franchise's first-ever WNBA championship.
The stakes
Winner takes the 2026 WNBA Championship trophy in front of a sellout Chase Center crowd.
The rivalry angle
First-year expansion team Valkyries host veteran contender Atlanta Dream in an electrifying final showdown.
Players who could decide it
Scored team-high 17 points in Game 4 to force tonight's championship decider.
Seeks bounce-back performance after posting three straight double-doubles in Games 1 through 3.
Leading scorer for the Dream throughout the playoff postseason.
Did you know?
- !Game 5 is winner-take-all with the series tied 2-2.
- !Previous scores: Game 1 Valkyries 68-64; Game 2 Dream 79-65; Game 3 Dream 97-71; Game 4 Valkyries 67-62.
- !Tip-off scheduled for 20:00 ET / 17:00 PT at Chase Center in San Francisco.
Head to head
Monday 26 October 2026. Game 5: Dream at Valkyries. Series tied 2-2.
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