Atlanta Dream advance to WNBA Finals for first time since 2013
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 1:50 AM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
The Atlanta Dream have reached the 2026 WNBA Finals after defeating the New York Liberty 85-83 in a series sweep. Angel Reese and Rhyne Howard led Atlanta with 22 and 21 points, while Jordin Canada contributed 19 points. The Finals are set to begin on Saturday, October 17, against either the Golden State Valkyries or the Las Vegas Aces. Ticket sales are currently available for all potential games in the series, including three scheduled home games in Atlanta.
- •Atlanta Dream sweep New York Liberty in semifinals.
- •Dream will face Golden State Valkyries or Las Vegas Aces.
- •Game 1 of the Finals is on October 17.
- •Dream's potential home games are scheduled for October 22, 24, and 29.
- •Tickets for the Finals are currently available.
- 1:50 AMYahoo Sports — The Atlanta Dream are headed to the WNBA Finals, here's how to buy tickets
"The Atlanta Dream are on to the 2026 WNBA Finals where they'll take on either the Golden State Valkyries or the Las Vegas Aces. Get your tickets now.
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