Overview
- The WNBA Finals start Saturday, Oct. 17, with Golden State hosting Games 1 and 2 at Chase Center and Atlanta hosting Games 3 and 4 at State Farm Arena.
- Multiple outlets confirm the Golden State Valkyries generated $100 million in annual revenue this season and are valued at roughly $850 million, a landmark for women's sports franchises.
- Secondary ticket markets have surged after Atlanta moved Games 3–4 from the 3,500‑seat Gateway Center to the 17,000‑seat State Farm Arena, with get‑in prices for Game 3 reaching about $201—the highest single‑game Finals entry price on record.
- On the court the series matches the Valkyries' top regular‑season defense and record 35.9 points per game from their bench against an Atlanta team built on perimeter pressure led by 2026 Defensive Player of the Year Angel Reese.
- Coach Natalie Nakase has urged an intense home atmosphere at 'Ballhalla' and the matchup highlights widening resource gaps in the league, with Atlanta's franchise rebuilding and cultural rise contrasting Golden State's rapid commercial and venue advantages.