How to Watch Dream vs. Valkyries WNBA Finals Game 5 on DIRECTV: USA Network, Channel 242
The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries play Game 5 of the WNBA Finals on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) at Chase Center in San Francisco. It's on USA Network, DIRECTV channel 242, simulcast on CNBC and streaming on Peacock. The best-of-seven series is tied 2-2, so the winner can clinch the title in Game 6.
Dream vs. Valkyries Game 5 at a glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Monday, October 26, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) |
| Location | Chase Center, San Francisco |
| TV | USA Network (DIRECTV 242), CNBC simulcast |
| Streaming | Peacock |
| Series | Tied 2-2 |
How the series got to 2-2
Golden State won Game 1, 68-64, on October 17, and Atlanta won Game 2, 79-65, on October 19, both at Chase Center. The Dream won Game 3, 97-71, on October 21 at State Farm Arena. The Valkyries won Game 4, 67-62, on Saturday, October 24, in Atlanta, leading by as many as 16. Gabby Williams scored a team-high 17 points, and Kiah Stokes blocked four shots to set a WNBA Finals series record with 14.
Is Game 5 on DIRECTV?
Yes. USA Network is channel 242 on DIRECTV nationwide and is included in ENTERTAINMENT and every higher package. You can also watch USA Network in the DIRECTV app with your DIRECTV login. Peacock is a separate subscription.
What comes after Game 5
Game 6 is Thursday, October 29, at 8 p.m. ET in Atlanta, and the WNBA still lists its venue as TBD. If needed, Game 7 is Saturday, October 31, at 8 p.m. ET at Chase Center. Both are on USA Network with a CNBC simulcast and Peacock streaming.
Sports Equinox night
Game 5 falls on Monday's Sports Equinox, when the WNBA, NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB all play on the same night, so check DIRECTV's Multiview options if you want to follow more than one game.
Frequently asked questions
What time is WNBA Finals Game 5?
8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) on Monday, October 26, 2026.
What channel is Dream vs. Valkyries Game 5 on DIRECTV?
USA Network, channel 242. It's also simulcast on CNBC and streams on Peacock.
Where is Game 5 being played?
Chase Center in San Francisco, the Valkyries' home arena.
What is the WNBA Finals series score?
It's tied 2-2 after Golden State won Game 4, 67-62, on October 24.
When is Game 6?
Thursday, October 29, at 8 p.m. ET in Atlanta on USA Network. The venue is still TBD.
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Details reviewed October 25, 2026 from the Valkyries' Game 4 recap, the WNBA Finals schedule and live AmericanTV.com channel guides. Start times, broadcast assignments, prices and package contents can change and vary by account, device and address. Team, league, network and service names, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.