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Valkyries sweep Aces to clinch first-ever WNBA Finals berth, will face Dream

The Golden State Valkyries have made history by securing their first-ever WNBA Finals berth with a decisive sweep of the Las Vegas Aces. The victory was described as a 'stun' over the Aces, marking a pivotal moment for the franchise as they prepare to face the Atlanta Dream in their first Finals appearance since 2013.

The Valkyries’ path to the Finals was cemented by a dominant performance, though the series details were not explicitly provided. The team’s resilience proved decisive in clinching the Finals berth.

Atlanta Dream’s Historic Run

Meanwhile, the Atlanta Dream completed their own historic run by eliminating the New York Liberty in three games, reclaiming their place in the WNBA Finals for the first time in 13 years. The Dream’s journey included a hard-fought overtime win in Game 2, where Naz Hillmon scored the go-ahead basket to secure a 101-98 victory.

The series concluded on Friday, October 9, 2026, with a Game 3 win, headlined by Angel Reese’s 22-point performance, as the Dream swept the Liberty with a 2-0 lead after Game 2.

The Dream enter the Finals with a strong regular-season record of 30-14, including a 15-5 mark in the Eastern Conference. The Liberty finished with 26 wins and 18 losses, posting a 13-7 conference record.

The series between the Valkyries and Dream will begin on October 17 at Golden State’s Chase Center, granting the home-court advantage to the newly crowned champions.

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