The No. 2-seed Golden State Valkyries will host the No. 7-seed Dallas Wings in the First Round of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs. The best-of-three series begins Sunday, September 27, with Game 1 tipping off at 6 p.m. at the Chase Center and airing on USA/CNBC.
Game 2 is set for Wednesday, September 30, at 6 p.m. at the College Park Center and will be broadcast on ESPN. If necessary, Game 3 will occur Friday, October 2, back at the Chase Center, with time and broadcast details to be announced.
The First Round follows a 1-1-1 home-away-home format. Should Golden State advance past this round, they will have home-court advantage in the Semifinals, which use a best-of-five 2-2-1 format. The WNBA Finals will be contested in a best-of-seven series employing a 2-2-1-1-1 format.
CSB Take
The Golden State Valkyries enter the 2026 WNBA Playoffs with a significant home-court advantage, beginning their postseason at the Chase Center against the Dallas Wings. Hosting Games 1 and 3, if needed, in the best-of-three First Round, offers a critical edge as the team seeks to capitalize on their regular-season success. Advancing to the Semifinals with continued home advantage could be pivotal as the Valkyries aim for a deep playoff run in this competitive WNBA season.
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