Golden State wins first WNBA title in franchise history in thrilling Game 7 victory over Atlanta

Updated on: October 31, 2026 / 10:38 PM EDT / CBS News

The Golden State Valkyries brought to a conclusion a WNBA season that shattered viewership and attendance records with their first WNBA championship Saturday in a thrilling 68-63 victory over the Atlanta Dream in Game 7.

Golden State star Gabby Williams paced the Valkyries with 30 points, 4 blocks and 3 steals in 38 minutes.

"All we heard last year: We don't have no stars, we don't have no talent," Williams said after the game. "Yeah right. We got good people. We got winners."

Jordin Canada led the Atlanta Dream in scoring with 18 points, adding 5 assists and 4 rebounds. Atlanta superstar Angel Reese struggled throughout the game, finishing with 8 points on 3-of-7 shooting in 33 minutes.

The victory was the first for a team in a Game 7. The league transitioned from a five-game series to a seven-game series starting last year.

This is the first title for the Valkyries in just their second season as a team. And the Dream are now winless in four WNBA Finals appearances.

The 2026 season was an unqualified success for the WNBA. The league set a new attendance record…

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