Golden State wins first WNBA title in franchise history in thrilling Game 7 victory over Atlanta
Updated on: October 31, 2026 / 10:38 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in Game 7 of the WNBA Finals to win their first championship.
- Gabby Williams led the Valkyries with 30 points, while Jordin Canada scored 18 for the Dream.
- The 2026 WNBA season set new records for viewership and attendance, with 3.8 million fans attending regular season games.
- This is the Valkyries' first title in their second season, and the Dream's fourth Finals loss.
- Game 6 faced scheduling controversy due to a conflict with an Atlanta Hawks NBA game, leading to an early start time.
- The league transitioned to a seven-game series last year, and this was the first Finals to reach a Game 7.