From the Bay to the A: Golden State and Atlanta Set for Historic WNBA Finals Showdown
Two cities, two championship dreams, and one historic matchup as the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream prepare to crown a first-time WNBA champion.
By A.T.L. N.E.W.S. Staff | October 15, 2026
NATIONAL SPORTS | WNBA FINALS
Born with Cali tags and raised with Southern swag, the dream of watching Golden State and Atlanta battle for a professional basketball championship has finally become reality, although with a twist. Instead of the NBA’s Warriors and Hawks, the WNBA’s Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream are preparing for a historic championship showdown beginning Saturday, October 17. Golden State enters the series after an extraordinary rise from expansion franchise to Finals contender in only two seasons, while Atlanta hopes to secure its first championship after nearly two decades of competition. The matchup also reflects the remarkable growth of women’s basketball, with Golden State’s sellout crowds and Atlanta’s decision to move its home Finals games to the larger State Farm Arena. Both teams are chasing their first title, ensuring that a new champion will emerge.
