Dream vs. Valkyries live score, updates, highlights from WNBA Finals Game 1 of 2026 playoffs
The Sporting News is tracking live scores, updates and highlights from Game 1 of the 2026 WNBA Finals between the Valkyries and Dream. Follow along for full updates from San Francisco.
The 2026 WNBA Finals are underway, with the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries facing off in Game 1 at the Chase Center in San Francisco. The Dream begin the match with an early 7-5 lead, as both teams settle into the contest. The Valkyries, who earned a No. 2 seed in their second season, will compete in their first-ever WNBA Finals.
Key players for the Dream include Angel Reese, Rhyne Howard, and Alisha Gray, while Golden State relies on Gabby Williams, Veronica Burton, and Kiah Stokes. Allisha Gray's return from a shooting hand injury is uncertain but looks promising. The game will be broadcast on NBC and streamed live on Fubo and Peacock.
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- Dream coach drops important Allisha Gray injury update ahead of WNBA Finals Game 1 sports.yahoo.com
