How to Watch the 2026 WNBA Playoffs on Peacock: Schedule, Games & Times
The WNBA Playoffs are headed to Peacock for the next round. Here's what you need to know.
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Key Takeaways
- The 2026 WNBA Semifinals feature the New York Liberty vs. Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries vs. Las Vegas Aces, with the Valkyries-Aces series airing live on NBC and Peacock.
- Peacock will stream multiple Semifinals games between Las Vegas and Golden State, including Game 1 on October 4, Game 2 on October 7, Game 3 on October 9, and any necessary Games 4 and 5.
- Key players to watch are A’ja Wilson of the Aces, the league’s reigning MVP and top postseason scorer, and Gabby Williams of the Valkyries, who has emerged as one of the playoffs’ leading scorers and defenders.
It's WNBA Playoffs time, and NBC Sports will be bringing you a front-row seat to the Finals.
So, which teams are in, and which games will you be able to watch live on Peacock? Let's take a closer look. The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries reached the WNBA Finals and are currently facing off to determine which is the best team in the league.
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The 2026 WNBA Finals Bracket
First, a quick look at the matchups for the Semifinals, which will both be best-of-five series.
- WNBA Finals Game 1 - Saturday, October 17 - 3:30 p.m. ET
- WNBA Finals Game 2 - Monday, October 19 - 8 p.m. ET
- WNBA Finals Game 3 - Wednesday, October 21 - 8 p.m. ET
- WNBA Finals Game 4 - Saturday, October 24 - 1 p.m. ET
- WNBA Finals Game 5 - Monday, October 26 - 8 p.m. ET
- WNBA Finals Game 6 - Thursday, October 29 - 12:30 p.m. ET *UPDATED
- WNBA Finals Game 7 - Saturday, October 31 - 8 p.m. ET *if necessary
Which WNBA Finals games are on Peacock?
NBC Sports and Peacock plays host to the WNBA Finals series between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries.
Full schedule of WNBA Semifinals games
Here's when you catch each of the Semifinals scheduled so far (all times Eastern)
Sunday October 4
- New York vs. Atlanta Game 1 - 2 p.m.
- Las Vegas vs. Golden State Game 1 - 4 p.m. - live on NBC and Peacock
Wednesday October 7
- New York vs. Atlanta Game 2 - 7:30 p.m.
- Las Vegas vs. Golden State Game 2 - 9:30 - live on Peacock
Friday October 9
- Atlanta vs. New York Game 3 - 7:30 p.m.
- Golden State vs. Las Vegas Game 3 - 9:30 p.m. - live on Peacock
Sunday October 11
- Atlanta vs. New York Game 4 if Necessary - TBD
- Golden State vs. Las Vegas Game 4 if Necessary - TBD - live on NBC and Peacock
Wednesday October 14
- New York vs. Atlanta Game 5 if Necessary - TBD
- Las Vegas vs. Golden State Game 5 if Necessary - TBD - live on Peacock
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Players to watch in Atlanta vs. Golden State
On the Atlanta Dream roster, keep an eye out for star forward Angel Reese, who leads the team in scoring, along with Rhyne Howard who is close behind. Howard is also a star on the defensive side, leading the team in blocks and steals.
For the Valkyries, you'll want to watch for Gabby Williams, an eight-year veteran of the league who did well in the regular season but has absolutely come alive in the Playoffs. She's second in postseason scoring behind only Wilson, second behind Caitlin Clark (who's now been eliminated) in three-pointers made, and tied for second-most blocks. She's been everywhere for Golden State so far, and if she can keep her hot hand in the Semifinals, Wilson and the Aces will struggle to keep her in check.
When are the 2026 WNBA Finals?
We've made it to the back end of the Finals, and here's what is left: Game 5 is set for Monday, October 26 at 8 p.m. ET, with Game 6 on Thursday, October 29 at 12:30 p.m. ET. If needed, Game 7 is slated for Saturday, October 31 at 8 p.m. ET.
