The 2026 Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) Finals pit two teams, the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream, against each other.5 The best-of-seven series was tied 1-1 going into Game 3.1 Here is how to pick the easiest way to watch.
Game 1 was the most-watched WNBA Finals Game 1 in history.1 If you missed it, you can still catch the rest of the series. This guide shows you where.
WNBA Finals schedule at a glance
A TV broadcast network (NBC) carries Games 1 and 4.4 Game 2 is on USA Network, a TV channel.3 Game 3 is on USA Network too.6
If the series goes all seven games, it stretches across two weeks.5 That is a lot of game nights, so it helps to choose your setup now.
Which way to watch should you pick?
Three names matter most: NBC, Peacock and USA Network.5 Each one suits a different kind of viewer.
- Pick TV channels if you want the simple route. You can watch every game on NBC or USA Network.5
- Pick Peacock, a streaming service, if you want every game in one app. Every WNBA Finals game also streams there.4
- Pick a free start if you want to save money. The next section shows one to check.
Free ways to watch
Fubo, a streaming service, shows WNBA games and promotes a “Stream Free Now” offer.2 Read the terms on the sign-up page to see exactly what is free and for how long.
Availability depends on your region and on licensing. An offer open in one place can be missing in another, so check the page for where you live. Stick to official apps and channels.
One storyline to follow
Allisha Gray, a WNBA All-Star player on one of the two Finals teams, is held back with a hand injury.2 Injuries can change how a series plays out, so keep an eye on team news before each game.
Match day checklist
- Check your local listings for NBC, USA Network and Peacock before the start time.
- Convert each start time to your own time zone.
- Open your app or channel a few minutes early.
Need details for one game? Sporting News has a viewing guide for Game 2 with TV channel and streaming options.3 It has another one for Game 3.6
Whichever route you pick, check the listings for your region before the game starts. When you want something to watch between games, you can browse all live channels and choose from hundreds of options.