League: WNBA Sport: Basketball Country: United States Category: Scores & Results

Tiffany Hayes aims for WNBA title against former team Atlanta Dream

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 11:24 AM

Last updated Oct 14, 2026

Tiffany Hayes aims for WNBA title against former team Atlanta Dream

Summary

Tiffany Hayes and the Golden State Valkyries are set to face the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA Finals, beginning Saturday, October 17, at Chase Center. At 37, Hayes seeks her first championship against the franchise where she built her career. The Valkyries, in just their second season, become the fastest expansion team to reach the Finals after defeating the defending champion Las Vegas Aces in the semifinals. Atlanta advanced by sweeping the New York Liberty in their semifinals. The stage is set for both teams to chase their first WNBA championship.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

By the Numbers

•The Finals start October 17 at Chase Center in San Francisco.
•Golden State advanced by sweeping Las Vegas in the semifinals.
•Atlanta reached the Finals by sweeping New York.
•Tiffany Hayes was a key player for Atlanta until 2022.

Latest Updates

11:24 AMYahoo Sports — Former Atlanta Dream star has incredible opportunity to win WNBA title against old team

What they're saying

"
Tiffany Hayes spent years helping build the Atlanta Dream. Now she could win her first WNBA championship by defeating the franchise where she became a star.
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

Atlanta Dream Golden State Valkyries Las Vegas Aces New York Liberty WNBA Basketball