Sports · November 3, 2026
Dream-Valkyries WNBA Finals Game 7 draws record-breaking TV ratings
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Game 7 of the WNBA Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream drew more than 3.3 million viewers, potentially setting a record as the league's most-watched game since its inaugural 1997 season. The Valkyries secured their first championship with a 68-63 victory at Chase Center on Halloween. According to preliminary Nielsen and Adobe Analytics data, the game surpassed the 1999 postseason record of 3.25 million viewers and helped the 2026 Finals become the most-watched championship series in WNBA history.
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- Yahoo SportsSports network
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Dream-Valkyries WNBA Finals Game 7 draws record-breaking TV ratings
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Game 7 of the WNBA Finals drew more than 3.3 million viewers
- The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 68-63
- The victory secured the first WNBA title for the Valkyries
- The game took place on Saturday night (Halloween)
- Viewership data came from preliminary Nielsen and Adobe Analytics reports via Front Office Sports
Reported by only some outlets
- The Valkyries won the title in their second season of existence
- Gabby Williams was named Finals MVP after scoring 30 points
- The game was broadcast across USA Network, CNBC, and Peacock
- The seven-game series averaged 1.89 million viewers
- The previous series viewership record was held by the 2024 Finals (1.5 million viewers per game)
- Game 1 of the series drew 2.1 million viewers
- Game 6 drew 1.5 million viewers despite an early afternoon time slot
Confirmed
- Game 7 viewership exceeded 3.3 million
- The Valkyries defeated the Dream 68-63
- The game took place on October 31
- The Valkyries won the 2026 WNBA title
Reported
- The game was the most-watched WNBA contest since 1997 (Newsweek)
- The series opener drew 2.1 million viewers on NBC and Peacock (New York Post)
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