SAN FRANCISCO — After a competitive series opener on the grand stage, Defensive Player of the Year Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream run it back against the Golden State Valkyries in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals today at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California.
How to watch WNBA Finals today
What: WNBA Finals Game 2: Atlanta Dream vs. Golden State ValkyriesWhen: Monday, Oct. 19, 2026Time: 8 p.m. Eastern (5 p.m. Pacific)Where: Chase Center | San Francisco, Calif. Channel: USA Network and CNBCStreaming options: DIRECTV (free trial and $35 off your first month), FuboTV (free trial and $25 off your first month), SlingTV and PeacockHow do I watch WNBA Finals for free?
This WNBA Finals game will broadcast live on USA Network and CNBC at 8 p.m. Eastern (5 p.m. Pacific). You can also stream this game and other sports live on Peacock for just $12.99 per month.
Take advantage of free trials from DIRECTV and FuboTV, which also offer large discounts on your first month.
Looking for a different streaming option? Fans can watch this game on SlingTV with Sling Blue or combining the Sling Orange and Blue plan.
What happened in Game 1?
The fourth-seeded Dream had a 10-game winning streak snapped as they fell to the second-seeded Valkyries, 68-64, in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Oct. 17.
The rock fight featured both teams’ trademark defenses, but offenses struggled mightily on both sides, including a combined 45 of 141 from the field and 11 of 58 from beyond the arc.
Valkyries’ supernova forward Gabby Williams continued her brilliant play, finishing with a game-high 26 points, four rebounds and two assists. She was the lone double-digit scorer for Golden State.
Allisha Gray, a key guard who entered the WNBA Finals as day-to-day after a minor procedure on her hand, led the Dream with 19 points and six rebounds. Reese, a three-time All-Star forward, posted a double-double with 14 points, 12 rebounds, two steals and one block.
The Dream took a five-point lead into the fourth quarter, but went cold, going 2 of 19 from the field, including 0 of 7 from deep. They scored just eight points in the final frame.
Atlanta capitalized on the charity stripe, finishing a crisp 18 of 21 (85.7%) while the Valkyries left points on the board, knocking down 11 of 16 (68.8%).
Golden State has won four straight matchups against Atlanta this year, including 3-0 in the regular season.
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Who is announcing WNBA Finals Game 2?
Zora Stephenson (play-by-play), Sara Kustok (analyst) and Amy Audibert (analyst) will be the announcers while Meghan McPeak reports courtside.
What are the latest odds for Dream vs. Valkyries WNBA Finals Game 2?
Spread: ATL: (+2.5), GS: (-2.5)
Moneyline: ATL: +120, GS: -145
Point total: 152.5