# Valkyries Fever Ramps Up for WNBA Finals

> Bay Area fans gear up for Golden State Valkyries' historic WNBA Finals Game 1 at Ballhalla.
- Title: Valkyries Fever Ramps Up for WNBA Finals · NBC Bay Area
- Summary: Bay Area fans gear up for Golden State Valkyries' historic WNBA Finals Game 1 at Ballhalla. Golden State Valkyries aim to win their first WNBA title after…
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- Source: NBC Bay Area — https://nbcbayarea.com/news/local/valkyries-dream-wnba-finals-preview-schedule/4158591
- Published: 2026-10-16T16:43:31+00:00
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## WNBA Finals Game 1
Bay Area hoops will be in the national spotlight with the WNBA Finals tipping off Saturday at San Francisco's Chase Center.
## Valkyries vs. Dream Regular Season
The Valkyries swept the regular-season series against the Dream, winning two games at home and one on the road.
## Valkyries' Regular Season Record
Golden State recorded victories of 77-66 and 78-75 over Atlanta at Ballhalla in late June before beating the Dream 88-83 in the most recent meeting July 4.
## Home Court Advantage
The Valkyries have home court due to being the higher seed. Golden State will host Games 1 and 2 at Ballhalla, along with the potential Games 5 and 7.
## WNBA Finals Schedule
Game 1: Dream at Valkyries, Saturday, Oct. 17, 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT, NBC and Peacock.
## What Happens Next
The Valkyries aim to win their first WNBA title after sweeping Atlanta Dream in regular season games.
## Key takeaway

Golden State Valkyries aim to win their first WNBA title after sweeping Atlanta Dream in regular season.