The 2026 WNBA Finals are kicking off Saturday, and Game 1 tickets in the Bay Area are already going for an eye-watering $204. That’s a massive jump from last year’s record of $48 for Game 1 get-in prices, signaling that this series between the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream is about to be absolutely wild. This is the historic 30th season for the WNBA, and it’s reaching a crescendo with unmatched energy.
“Ballhalla” Is Rocking and the Valkyries Are Breaking Every Record
Talk about a second-year splash! The Golden State Valkyries are in the Finals in only their second season ever, and they’ve been setting records since day one. “Ballhalla,” as they call their home at Chase Center, will be absolutely rocking for Games 1 and 2. Those get-in prices hovering around $200 a ticket? They’re not just a little higher, they’re four times the previous record set last year for the Finals between the Phoenix Mercury and Las Vegas Aces. It’s no shock, though, if you’ve been watching this team. The Valkyries have sold out every single home game at their 18,000-seat arena since they joined the league as an expansion team. They led the entire WNBA in both average and total attendance in 2026. This team is a phenomenon, and the demand for Finals tickets proves it.
The Dream’s Home Court Shuffle for Games 3 and 4
While the Valkyries are crushing it on ticket sales, the Atlanta Dream have had their own saga for Games 3 and 4. They’ve moved their home Finals games to State Farm Arena, which has a 17,000-seat capacity. This came after the team, WNBA, and NBA had to sort out conflicts that would have forced them to play at their usual, much smaller home, Gateway Center Arena, which only holds 3,500. Honestly, a move like this makes sense. The Dream had already played all their first-round and semifinal games at the larger State Farm Arena, and they’ll officially make it their permanent home for the 2027 season. Tickets for Game 3 and 4 in Atlanta are $85 and $95 respectively, which are still solid prices. Game 3 got bumped up a day to Wednesday, Oct. 21, because of a concert at State Farm. Then Game 4, on Saturday, Oct. 24, got moved up a few hours since the Atlanta Hawks have their home opener against the Houston Rockets later that night. No word yet on plans for a potential Game 6 if it clashes with another Hawks home game.
Game 1 is set for Saturday at Chase Center, and you know “Ballhalla” is going to be absolutely electric. The WNBA Finals are here, the energy is through the roof, and we’re about to see some incredible basketball.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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