Dream vs. Valkyries live score, updates, highlights from WNBA Finals Game 6 of 2026 playoffs

The Valkyries are one game away from a WNBA title. They'll have to contend with a deluge of partisans — and some of the most unusual circumstances any team has ever been dealt — to finish the job in Game 6.

Golden State moved within one game of glory on Monday, securing a 64-55 win over the Dream off the back of dogged play. Kiah Stokes and Veronica Burton led the way for the Valkyries, producing points in bunches (at least in comparison to some of other talents who stepped onto the court) while blighting the basket on the other end of the floor.

It won't be easy for the Valkyries to recreate their early-series success. Atlanta will be buoyed by a crowd that will be as committed as ever. State Farm Center will be filled with denizens who quite literally spurned work and school to lend their support to Angel Reese and Co. There's reason to believe they could carry them through, although the Dream likely will need more offense to give themselves a shot.

Regardless, history could be made on Thursday afternoon. Onlookers should take heed of the potential coronation before the ball is tipped off.

The Sporting News is tracking live updates from the Dream and Valkyries Game 6 tilt in the 2026 WNBA Finals. Follow below for highlights, analysis and more from what could shape up to be the final – or the penultimate — game of the series.

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Dream vs. Valkyries live score

Dream vs. Valkyries highlights, results from WNBA Finals Game 6 of 2026 playoffs

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Updates will start closer to the game's 12:30 p.m. ET tip-off.

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Where to watch Dream vs. Valkyries Game 6

Dream vs. Valkyries start time

• Date: Thursday, Oct. 29
• Time: 12:30 p.m. ET

Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Dream and Valkyries will begin at 12:30 p.m. ET from the State Farm Center in San Atlanta. The start time was bumped up a few hours after the WNBA announced its intention to move Game 6 from Gateway Center, the Dream's home for much of the regular season, to State Farm Center —the home of the Atlanta Hawks.

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What channel is Dream vs. Valkyries on today?

• TV Channel: USA Network, SyFy, E!
• Live Stream: Fubo, Peacock

USA Network will be broadcasting Game 6 of the 2026 WNBA Finals, one of the five games in the series that will be (or were) on the main network.Kate Scott

Kate Scott will serve as the broadcast's play-by-play woman. She'll be joined by Basketball Hall of Famer Tamika Catchings, who will serve as the broadcast's lead analyst.

Fans can find the contest simulcast on USA Network, SyFy and E! Those looking for an alternate method to watching the contest can find the game on Peacock or Fubo, which offers a free trial for new users.

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WNBA Finals schedule

Here is a look at the full schedule for the 2026 WNBA Finals.

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