The NBA playoffs ended in June with the New York Knicks winning the championship for the first time in more than 50 years. Now it's time for the WNBA to make history with the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries, the last teams standing. No matter which squad wins, it will be the first championship in each team's history.

If you're fresh off the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup, Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever have been eliminated, but there is still plenty of talent on the court. The Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream are currently tied 1-1, and we'll see at least three more games before a winner is crowned.. Here's how you can catch the action live, and even for free

How to Watch the 2026 WNBA Finals

This year's playoff schedule has been tricky, but it's more straightforward for the WNBA finals. The games will air on NBC, USA, and Peacock, which the following streaming services offer:

• DirecTV: DirecTV's MySports base pack costs $45 per month for the first six months and offers ABC, ESPN, NBC, and USA.
• Fubo: Fubo's Sports plan costs $45.99 for the first month to watch games broadcast on ABC, ESPN, NBC, and NBCSN.
• Hulu: For $90 per month, Hulu + Live TV lets you watch games on ABC, ESPN, NBC, and USA.
• Peacock: To watch the WNBA Finals, you'll need to pay $12.99 per month for live sports streaming with Peacock Premium.
• YouTube TV: Though the standard plan for YouTube TV costs $83 per month, you can actually now pay for the cheaper $65 Sports package to see all games on ABC, ESPN, NBC, NBCSN, and USA.

How to Watch the Atlanta Dream vs. the Golden State Valkyries For Free

If you don't have a streaming subscription, you may be able to catch some of the action without spending a dime by signing up for a free video streaming trial. Here are your options:

• DirecTV Free Trial (5 days)
• FuboTV Free Trial (5 days)
• Hulu Free Trial (3 days)
• YouTube TV Free Trial (10 days)

While Peacock no longer offers a free trial, there is a workaround. You can sign up through Amazon Prime to receive a 7-day trial. Additionally, Walmart+ allows you to pay $1 for a 30-day trial, and you can choose Peacock as part of the subscription package. It's not free, but it's certainly better than paying full price!

2026 WNBA Finals Game Schedule

The semifinals saw the Dream defeat the Liberty and the Valkyries beat the Aces. Now, Atlanta and Golden State will meet in the WNBA Finals. Whoever is the first to win four games will be crowned the winner.

WNBA Finals Schedule - Series tied 1-1

• Game 3: Thursday, October 21 @ 8:00 p.m. ET - USA/Peacock/CNBC
• Game 4: Saturday, October 24 @ 3:30 p.m. ET - NBC/Peacock
• Game 5: Monday, October 26 @ 8:00 p.m. ET - USA/Peacock/CNBC
• Game 6: Thursday, October 29 @ 8:00 p.m. ET - USA/Peacock/CNBC
• Game 7: Saturday, October 31 @ 8:00 p.m. ET - USA/Peacock/CNBC

Upgrade Your Streaming Experience

If you decide to watch the WNBA Playoffs, there's still time to get a big-screen television for viewing this beautiful game. Pro tip: Turn on your TV's motion-smoothing option for the best picture while watching sports. Just remember to turn it off before watching other TV shows and movies to avoid the awful "soap opera" effect.