The Las Vegas Aces continue their quest to repeat as WNBA champions as they take on the Golden State Valkyries today, Oct. 4, in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals.
Stream Game 1 on NBC for FREE with a trial to DIRECTV or Fubo.
Las Vegas eliminated the Indiana Fever in three games to make its way back to the semifinals. The Aces took Game 3, 94-83, on Thursday night. Four-time MVP A’ja Wilson led the Aces with 36 points.
Golden State advanced to the semifinals for the first time in franchise history after a 77-73 win over the Dallas Wings in Game 3 on Friday night.
Where to stream Aces vs. Valkyries, Game 1
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of today’s contest:
Date: Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026Time: 4 p.m. ET Location: Chase Center | San Francisco, Calif.TV channel: NBCLive stream: DIRECTV (free trial), Fubo (free trial), Peacock
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How both teams fared in the 2025 WNBA postseason
Las Vegas has won three of the last four WNBA championships. The Aces swept the Phoenix Mercury in the finals, 4-0.
Golden State became the first expansion team to make the WNBA playoffs in their inaugural season. They were eliminated in the first round by the Minnesota Lynx.