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WNBA Finals set for Saturday as Dream address arena uncertainty

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 6:01 PM

Last updated Oct 13, 2026

WNBA Finals set for Saturday as Dream address arena uncertainty

Summary

The WNBA Finals are scheduled to begin on Saturday at Golden State, featuring first-time contenders, the No. 2 Valkyries and the No. 4 Dream. Both teams advanced by sweeping the more experienced No. 3 Aces and No. 8 Liberty. The Dream will host Games 3 and 4 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, after finalizing details in light of a scheduling conflict. A venue for Game 6 has not yet been announced. The Dream has sold nearly 10,000 tickets for their playoff games at the larger venue, stepping up from their usual home.

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Latest Updates

•The finals start Saturday at Golden State.
•Valkyries and Dream swept their semifinal opponents.
•Dream's Game 3 moved to Wednesday, October 21.
•State Farm Arena will host finals games in Atlanta.
•Dream sold almost 10,000 tickets for playoff games.

Latest Updates

6:01 PMYahoo Sports — A first-time WNBA champ is coming soon. Plus: Dream (almost) sort out finals arena

What they're saying

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No Offseason Newsletter 🏀 | This is The Athletic’s women’s basketball newsletter. Sign up here to receive No Offseason directly in your inbox. Good morning! We’re still wrapping our heads around the most unexpected WNBA Finals matchup in recent memory. How did we get here? Coming up today: 🚨 Dream arena update ❓What’s next for LV and NY 🏆 Any HOFers left? The finals start Saturday at Golden State. We’ll be back with you later this week for a full preview. The Finals Two new contenders take cente
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