Valkyries-Dream Opener Most-Watched WNBA Finals Game 1 in History

WNBA Finals reaches early record viewership marks

The WNBA Finals are off to a good start with the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries. WNBA ratings are always under the microscope, whether with or without Caitlin Clark. And although this year’s Finals are missing perennial contenders and big names like the Fever, Aces, and Liberty, they do have Angel Reese. And the…

Valkyries-Dream opener most-watched WNBA Finals Game 1 in history

Game 1 of the Atlanta Dream-Golden State Valkyries series was the most-watched WNBA Finals opener of all time, NBC Sports announced Wednesday.

Angel Reese, Dream vs. Valkyries Game 1 Makes WNBA History with Record TV Viewership Numbers

The Golden State Valkyries' 68-64 win over the Atlanta Dream set a WNBA Finals viewership record.

Angel Reese' Star Power, Dream Help WNBA Finals Deliver Historic TV Ratings

Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream are at the center of a historic WNBA Finals audience milestone as the championship series heats up.

WNBA Finals ratings: Dream-Valkyries Game 1 sets viewership record

Jemele Hill Takes Aim at Caitlin Clark Fans After WNBA Finals Ratings Break Record

The 2026 WNBA Finals have delivered a significant television ratings milestone, giving former ESPN personality Jemele Hill another opportunity to challenge the argument that the league cannot attract substantial audiences without Caitlin Clark. Game 1 of the championship series averaged 2.1 million viewers, reportedly making it the most-watched opening game in WNBA Finals history. The …