WNBA Finals Livestream: How to Watch Dream vs. Valkyries Games Online Free

Don’t have cable? Here’s how to stream every Dream vs. Valkyries WNBA Finals game If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Just two WNBA teams remain in the running for the championship: the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries. Both the Dream and the Valkyries reached the Finals with decisive sweeps in the semifinals. Led by Angel Reese and Rhyne Howard, the Dream took down the 2024 champion New York Liberty to secure Atlanta’s first Finals berth since 2013. The Valkyries bested the defending-champion Las Vegas Aces, culminating in an 87-77 Game 3 victory. At a Glance: How to Watch Dream vs. Valkyries WNBA Finals TV channel: NBC, USA Stream: Peacock, Sling, Hulu + Live TV Free stream: DirecTV Dates: Oct. 17–31 (if necessary) One of the headlines leading up to the championship series has been around Atlanta’s venue. For a moment, it looked like the Dream’s home games would be played in the 3,500-seat Gateway Center Arena, but luckily, the WNBA and NBA were able to shift schedules to let the Dream host the Valkyries in the 17,000-seat State Farm Arena. The Dream vs. Valkyries WNBA Finals series kicks off on Saturday, Oct. 17, in Las Vegas. Games will air on either NBC or USA. If you don’t have cable, read on to find out where to stream the 2026 WNBA Finals, including ways to watch Dream vs. Valkyries games for free online. How to Stream Dream vs. Valkyries WNBA Finals Online, Free Streams Cord-cutters can watch Dream vs. Valkyries WNBA Finals games online using Peacock or any live TV streaming service that carries NBC and USA. The best way to get free Dream vs. Valkyries livestreams is with DirecTV, which offers a free trial. Here’s a breakdown of the best options: Free stream DirecTV If you’re looking to stream WNBA Finals games for free, use the five-day free trial offered by DirecTV. The streamer offers NBC and USA in its MySports Genre Pack and all of its larger Streaming Packages. All plans start with the free trial, and you’ll get a discount on your first month. Peacock Peacock is the official streaming partner of the 2026 WNBA Finals, offering livestreams of all games. It doesn’t offer a free trial, but it’s very affordable. You’ll need the Premium or Premium Plus plan to watch live WNBA games; these plans start at $12.99 a month for Premium. Sling Sling carries NBC and USA in its Blue and Orange + Blue packages. These get you access to 50+ channels and start at just $45.99 a month. Hulu + Live TV Another live TV streaming service you can use to watch Dream vs. Valkyries WNBA Finals games online is Hulu + Live TV. It carries more than 100 channels, including NBC and USA, and gets you complimentary access to Hulu (on-demand), Disney+, and ESPN Unlimited. The service costs $99.99 a year, but you get 50% off your first month. Dream vs. Valkyries WNBA Finals Schedule The Dream vs. Valkyries WNBA Finals series kicks off Oct. 17 and runs through Oct. 31, if a seventh game is necessary. Here’s the full schedule: Game 1: Saturday, Oct. 17, 3:30 p.m. ET on NBCChase Center, San Francisco Game 2: Monday, Oct. 19, 8 p.m. ET on USAChase Center, San Francisco Game 3: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 8 p.m. ET on USAState Farm Arena, Atlanta Game 4: Saturday, Oct. 24, 1 p.m. ET on NBCState Farm Arena, Atlanta Game 5*: Monday, Oct. 26, 8 p.m. ET on USAChase Center, San Francisco Game 6*: Thursday, Oct. 29, 8 p.m. ET on USATBD location Game 7*: Saturday, Oct. 31, 8 p.m. ET on USAChase Center, San Francisco * If necessary