Valkyries vs Dallas Wings: 2026 WNBA Playoffs First-Round Schedule, Score, Dates, Times, How to watch
The No. 2-seeded Golden State Valkyries will face the No. 7-seeded Dallas Wings in the first round of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs.
Game 1 is scheduled for Sunday, September 27, at 6:00 p.m. PT at Chase Center in San Francisco. The game will air on USA Network and CNBC.
The first-round series is a best-of-three matchup using the 1-1-1 format, with Golden State holding home-court advantage.
Golden State Valkyries vs Dallas Wings Playoff Schedule
Game 1
Date: Sunday, September 27
Time: 6:00 p.m. PT
Venue: Chase Center, San Francisco
TV: USA Network / CNBC
Game 2
Date: Wednesday, September 30
Time: 6:00 p.m. PT
Venue: College Park Center, Arlington, Texas
TV: ESPN
Game 3, If Necessary
Date: Friday, October 2
Time: TBD
Venue: Chase Center, San Francisco
TV: TBD
Golden State will host Games 1 and 3 if the series requires a deciding third game.
2026 WNBA Playoffs First-Round Format
The first round is played as a best-of-three series in a 1-1-1 format.
The higher seed hosts Games 1 and 3, while the lower seed hosts Game 2.
If Golden State advances, the Valkyries will have home-court advantage in the WNBA semifinals.
Valkyries Playoff Fan Festivities
Fans attending Golden State's first-round home games at Chase Center will receive a violet T-shirt, courtesy of Chase Freedom.
Bay Area rapper Too $hort is also scheduled to perform at halftime during Game 1 on Sunday.
For Game 2 on September 30, supporters can take part in the inaugural "March to Ballhalla." Fans will gather at Pier 48 before marching to Thrive City for the official Valkyries playoff watch party, presented by Kaiser Permanente.
Fans can also watch the games at participating Golden State Valkyries Bar Network locations throughout the Bay Area.
Violet Day Celebrations on September 25
The Valkyries will also host Violet Day flag-raising ceremonies across the Bay Area.
San José: 11:00 a.m. at San José City Hall
San Francisco: 11:15 a.m. at San Francisco City Hall
Oakland: 3:30 p.m. at Frank Ogawa Plaza
The events are open to the public.
2026 WNBA Playoffs Format
First Round
Best of three, 1-1-1 format
Semifinals
Best of five, 2-2-1 format
The semifinals are scheduled to begin on Sunday, October 4.
WNBA Finals
Best of seven, 2-2-1-1-1 format
How to Watch Valkyries vs Wings
Game 1: USA Network / CNBC
Game 2: ESPN
Game 3, if necessary: TV information TBD
Fans can follow live scores, playoff updates and additional game information through official WNBA and team platforms.
Golden State Valkyries vs Dallas Wings Quick Facts
Series: 2026 WNBA Playoffs First Round
Matchup: No. 2 Golden State Valkyries vs No. 7 Dallas Wings
Format: Best of three
Game 1: September 27
Game 1 venue: Chase Center, San Francisco
Game 1 time: 6:00 p.m. PT
Game 1 TV: USA Network / CNBC
Game 2: September 30
Game 2 venue: College Park Center, Arlington
Game 2 TV: ESPN
Game 3: October 2, if necessary
Game 3 venue: Chase Center
The Valkyries begin their first-round playoff series at home on Sunday evening, with Golden State looking to advance against the Dallas Wings and continue its postseason run.
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