How to Watch Aces vs. Valkyries in the 2026 WNBA Semifinals: Peacock, DIRECTV and Schedule
The Golden State Valkyries took Game 1 of their WNBA semifinal from the defending-champion Las Vegas Aces, 71-60, at Chase Center. Game 2 is Wednesday, October 7, at 9:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. PT) in San Francisco, and Game 3 is Friday, October 9, at 9:30 p.m. ET in Las Vegas.
Both games stream on Peacock and air on NBCSN. NBCSN isn't in DIRECTV's lineup, so Peacock is how DIRECTV customers watch Games 2 and 3. A Game 4, if needed, would be on NBC, which you get on your local NBC station.
Aces vs. Valkyries semifinal schedule
| Game | Date | Matchup and arena | Time (ET) | TV / streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Sun., Oct. 4 | Valkyries 71, Aces 60 (Chase Center) | Final | NBC, Peacock |
| Game 2 | Wed., Oct. 7 | Aces at Valkyries (Chase Center, San Francisco) | 9:30 p.m. | Peacock, NBCSN |
| Game 3 | Fri., Oct. 9 | Valkyries at Aces (Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas) | 9:30 p.m. | Peacock, NBCSN |
| Game 4* | Sun., Oct. 11 | Valkyries at Aces (Michelob ULTRA Arena) | TBD | NBC, Peacock |
| Game 5* | Wed., Oct. 14 | Aces at Valkyries (Chase Center) | TBD | Peacock, NBCSN |
*If necessary. The semifinal is best of five. Times for Games 4 and 5 hadn't been announced as of October 6.
How to watch Aces vs. Valkyries on DIRECTV
Games 2, 3 and 5: Peacock
NBC Sports Network carries Games 2, 3 and 5 on TV, but it isn't on DIRECTV; it's carried by Xfinity, YouTube TV and Fubo. Those games also stream on Peacock, so that's the way to watch with DIRECTV. Peacock is a separate subscription. Eligible DIRECTV customers can add Peacock Premium through their DIRECTV account, and DIRECTV's Movies Extra Pack add-on includes Peacock Premium. On its own, Peacock Premium is $12.99 a month. The Peacock app is available on DIRECTV Gemini devices, smart TVs, phones and streaming players. More on the network in what channel NBCSN is on DIRECTV.
Game 4: your local NBC station
If the series reaches a Game 4 on Sunday, October 11, it airs on NBC and streams on Peacock. DIRECTV includes your local NBC station with its core packages where local channels are available; the channel number depends on your market. See what channel NBC is in your area.
| Network | DIRECTV channel | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Peacock | App (separate subscription) | All games, including Games 2, 3 and 5 |
| NBCSN | Not carried | Games 2, 3 and 5; stream them on Peacock |
| NBC | Local station (varies by market) | Game 4, if needed |
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Series preview
- Game 1 recap: Gabby Williams had 25 points, 11 rebounds and five assists, and Kiah Stokes grabbed 14 rebounds with three blocks. Golden State outrebounded Las Vegas 52-25 and held the Aces to their lowest point total of the season.
- Aces stars: A'ja Wilson, the reigning MVP and the league's leading scorer, had 24 points in Game 1, and Chelsea Gray added 16.
- Injury watch: Las Vegas guard Jewell Loyd left Game 1 early in the third quarter with a left leg injury, and her status for Game 2 was uncertain. Forward Stephanie Talbot missed Game 1 with a left leg injury.
- Seeds and history: Golden State is the No. 2 seed and Las Vegas the No. 3 seed. Before Sunday, the second-year Valkyries had beaten the Aces only once, and Las Vegas swept the regular-season series. The Aces swept Phoenix in last year's WNBA Finals.
- Familiar faces: Stokes won three titles with Las Vegas, and Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase was an Aces assistant for two of them before winning 2025 WNBA Coach of the Year.
The other semifinal and the Finals
The Atlanta Dream lead the New York Liberty 1-0 after a 92-82 win. Their Game 2 is Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN (channel 206), two hours before Aces-Valkyries, and Game 3 is Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2 (209). See our Liberty vs. Dream semifinal guide.
The best-of-seven WNBA Finals start Saturday, October 17, at 3:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. Games 2 and 3 are on USA Network (DIRECTV channel 242) and Peacock on Monday, October 19, and Thursday, October 22, at 8 p.m. ET. Every Finals game streams on Peacock. Our 2026 WNBA playoffs guide has the full bracket.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is Aces vs. Valkyries Game 2 on?
Game 2 streams on Peacock and airs on NBCSN on Wednesday, October 7, at 9:30 p.m. ET. NBCSN isn't on DIRECTV, so DIRECTV customers should watch on Peacock.
Is NBCSN on DIRECTV?
No. NBCSN isn't in DIRECTV's lineup. It's carried by Xfinity, YouTube TV and Fubo. Every NBCSN semifinal game also streams on Peacock.
Can I add Peacock through DIRECTV?
Yes. Eligible DIRECTV customers can add Peacock Premium through their DIRECTV account, and the Movies Extra Pack add-on includes it. Peacock Premium is $12.99 a month on its own.
Where is Game 3?
Game 3 is at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas on Friday, October 9, at 9:30 p.m. ET on Peacock and NBCSN.
Is Game 4 on NBC?
Yes. A Game 4, if needed, is Sunday, October 11, on NBC and Peacock. The tip time hadn't been announced as of October 6.
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Details reviewed October 6, 2026. Tip times, networks and injury news are set by the WNBA, its teams and TV partners and may change. Peacock prices and DIRECTV add-on availability are set by those companies and may change. Channel lineups, carriage and packages vary by address. WNBA, NBC, NBCSN, Peacock, ESPN, USA Network, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.