Atlanta Dream, Golden State Valkyries to play first Game 7 in WNBA history
The WNBA Finals first adopted a best-of-seven series format in 2025, when the Los Vegas Aces completed a four-game sweep of the Phoenix Mercury.
The WNBA Finals will be decided in a thrilling Game 7 showdown between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream on Saturday, October 31st at the Chase Center in San Francisco. Both teams are aiming for their first WNBA championship, intensifying the drama of a best-of-seven format. This is the second season with the best-of-seven series, following the Las Vegas Aces' four-game sweep of the Phoenix Mercury in 2025.
The Dream secured a crucial 80-69 victory on October 29th in Atlanta, forcing the series back to San Francisco. Dream star Angel Reese expressed her anticipation, stating, "One more." The WNBA has experimented with various championship formats throughout its history, from a single championship game in 1997 to a best-of-three series in 1998, and finally to the current best-of-five format through 2024.
Despite no Game 7s in WNBA history, past finals have seen dramatic moments, with teams overcoming deficits and winning titles on the opponent's home court.
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