The Golden State Valkyries’ gritty 68-64 win over the Atlanta Dream in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals last Saturday wasn’t just a tough battle on the court; it straight-up shattered WNBA Finals viewership records, and with Angel Reese on the floor, the whole league was watching. This opener pulled in an insane average of 2.1 million viewers across NBC and Peacock, making it the highest-rated WNBA Finals Game 1 ever.
A New Standard for the Finals
Let’s be real, 2.1 million average viewers? That’s not just a big number, that’s HISTORY for a WNBA Finals opener. This game set a new benchmark, showing just how much buzz and excitement is building around the league. Fans tuned in in droves to see the Valkyries and the Dream kick off their championship series, and the numbers don’t lie: people are hooked.
When The Valkyries Sealed It, Everyone Was Watching
The excitement peaked right when the Golden State Valkyries were sealing their 68-64 victory. At that exact moment, viewership skyrocketed to a mind-blowing three million people. Talk about clutch viewership! Everyone wanted to see who was taking Game 1, and the Valkyries delivered the win. While the Dream did manage to even the series later on, the record-breaking start to these Finals is the real story. With Game 3 ticket prices in Atlanta already making headlines, it’s clear the fans are ready for more.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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