Atlanta Dream Vs. Golden State Valkries: How To Watch Game 2

Game 3 of the 2026 WNBA Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream tips off Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. PT) at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.1

The Valkyries hold a 1-0 series lead after a 68-64 Game 1 win at Chase Center in San Francisco on October 17 (Game 2 was played October 19). Both franchises are seeking their first WNBA title in this best-of-seven series (2-2-1-1-1 format). Game 3 marks the start of Atlanta’s home games and was moved from the originally scheduled Thursday, October 22, to accommodate the larger venue.15

State Farm Arena (home of the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks, with roughly 17,000 seats) replaces the Dream’s usual smaller Gateway Center Arena to provide a bigger atmosphere for the first WNBA Finals games in the Atlanta market since 2013.1

TV Broadcast Details

Game 3 airs live on USA Network and CNBC.15

  • On traditional cable or satellite (such as DIRECTV, where USA Network is typically channel 242), simply tune to either network.
  • Check your local provider’s channel guide, as numbers can vary by market.

Games 1 and 4 of the Finals are on NBC; Games 2, 3, and any of 5–7 are primarily on USA Network (with CNBC simulcasts for several).

Streaming Options

Peacock streams every game of the 2026 WNBA Finals, including a simulstream of the USA Network coverage for Game 3.

  • Peacock Premium (ad-supported, includes live sports) is $12.99/month or $129.99/year as of the August 2026 price adjustment.
  • Peacock Premium Plus (mostly ad-free, with additional features) is $19.99/month or $199.99/year.

Sign up or log in via the Peacock app or peacocktv.com. Coverage is also available through the USA Network and CNBC apps with a qualifying provider login.

Cable Alternatives and Live TV Streaming Services

If you prefer a broader live-TV package without traditional cable, several services carry USA Network and/or CNBC:

  • YouTube TV — Carries USA Network and CNBC (along with NBC for other games); base plans typically start around $80+/month and include unlimited DVR.
  • Hulu + Live TV, DIRECTV Stream, and Sling TV — Confirmed carriers of the relevant networks for Finals coverage in various lineups.
  • Availability can vary slightly by package and location; confirm the channel lineup before subscribing. Some services offer free trials.

Note: WNBA League Pass does not provide live access to these nationally televised Finals games in the United States due to blackout rules for national broadcasts.

Quick Tips

  • Start time is firm at 8 p.m. ET unless otherwise updated by the league.
  • For Bay Area fans unable to travel, the Valkyries have hosted official watch parties at Chase Center for away Finals games.
  • Tickets for the Atlanta games were made available via the Dream’s site; check secondary markets if interested in attending in person.

This setup gives fans multiple flexible ways to watch whether you have cable, prefer pure streaming, or want a full live-TV bundle. Tune in Wednesday night as the series shifts to Atlanta for what should be a high-energy Game 3.

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