How to Watch Valkyries vs. Dream in WNBA Finals Game 6 on DIRECTV: Time, Channel and Streaming
By American TV editorial team |
Atlanta beat Golden State 80–69 in Game 6 on October 29, tying the 2026 WNBA Finals 3–3. The Dream and Valkyries will decide the championship in Game 7 on Saturday, October 31, at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT at Chase Center in San Francisco.
Game 7 airs on USA Network (DIRECTV channel 242) and CNBC (channel 355), with streaming on Peacock. See the confirmed Game 7 viewing guide. Confirm channel inclusion in your current package; Peacock access requires an eligible subscription.
Game 6 was played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta after the WNBA moved its start to 12:30 p.m. ET. Its original broadcast and venue details are retained below as a record of the completed game.
Valkyries vs. Dream Game 6 at a glance
| Detail | Game 6 |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, October 29, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 12:30 p.m. ET / 11:30 a.m. CT / 9:30 a.m. PT |
| Matchup | Golden State Valkyries at Atlanta Dream |
| Arena | State Farm Arena, Atlanta |
| Series | Tied 3–3 after Dream 80, Valkyries 69 |
| TV | USA Network, DIRECTV channel 242 |
| Streaming | Peacock; USA Network in the DIRECTV app |
| Next game | Game 7: Sat., Oct. 31, 8 p.m. ET, Chase Center, USA Network and Peacock |
What channel is WNBA Finals Game 6 on DIRECTV?
USA Network is channel 242 on DIRECTV, the same number nationwide, and you should confirm it is included in your current package. Our USA Network on DIRECTV guide has more, and the DIRECTV package channel comparison shows which tiers carry it. USA's prime-time Finals games were simulcast on CNBC, but the WNBA's Game 6 announcement lists only USA Network and Peacock for the 12:30 p.m. start, so plan on channel 242.
How to stream Game 6 with DIRECTV
- DIRECTV app: Watch USA Network live on a phone, tablet, laptop or streaming device with your DIRECTV login, as long as USA is in your package.
- Peacock: Peacock streams the game through an eligible separate subscription. Check your existing account and any bundle entitlement before buying another plan.
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What Game 6 decided
Atlanta beat Golden State 80–69 in Game 6 on October 29, tying the 2026 WNBA Finals 3–3. The Dream and Valkyries will decide the championship in Game 7 on Saturday, October 31, at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT at Chase Center in San Francisco.
For more WNBA on DIRECTV, see our 2026 WNBA playoffs guide. Questions about your DIRECTV package? Call 1-855-690-9884.
The WNBA’s October 26 Game 6 announcement confirms the new 12:30 p.m. ET start, State Farm Arena and USA Network/Peacock coverage. Its Game 5 recap supplies the series result. Use the latest game-specific notice when an older playoff schedule still shows 8 p.m.
Details reviewed October 29, 2026 from the WNBA's October 26 Game 6 announcement, the Associated Press Game 5 recap on WNBA.com, NBC Sports' Game 6 schedule notes, the USA Sports Oct. 15 WNBA Finals release and live AmericanTV.com DIRECTV guides. Game times, networks and venues are set by the WNBA, its teams and its TV partners and may change. Channel lineups, package contents and streaming rights vary by address and may change. WNBA, Atlanta Dream, Golden State Valkyries, USA Network, CNBC, NBC, Peacock, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.