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Valkyries tickets soar ahead of WNBA Finals debut this Saturday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 2:41 AM

Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Valkyries tickets soar ahead of WNBA Finals debut this Saturday

Summary

The Golden State Valkyries will host Game 1 of the WNBA Finals against the Atlanta Dream on Saturday. Ticket prices for the game are significantly higher than previous Finals, with average costs more than four times those for last year's opener. As of Thursday, the cheapest tickets listed on StubHub were priced at $228 for standing-room-only options, while lower bowl seats ranged from $448 to $1,108. Team president Jess Smith acknowledged the increase in prices based on postseason demand. This year's Finals is expected to set records for ticket sales compared to previous years.

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Key Details

•Valkyries host Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on October 21.
•Average ticket prices on StubHub exceed those from prior Finals by over 100%.
•Cheapest lower bowl tickets for Game 1 listed at $448.
•Potential Game 7 tickets listed from $491 to over $4,600.

Latest Updates

2:41 AMYahoo Sports — Valkyries tickets command eye-popping prices, four times higher than 2025 WNBA Finals

What they're saying

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The Golden State Valkyries will make their WNBA Finals debut Saturday - and tickets are selling for significantly higher prices than they did for Finals games in recent years.
— Yahoo Sports

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