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WNBA Finals Game 7 Sets Viewership Record as Golden State Valkyries Win First Championship

WNBA Finals Game 7 Sets Viewership Record as Golden State Valkyries Win First Championship
World Sports · 05:05:31 - Friday, 6 November 2026

The WNBA Finals Game 7 on Halloween night became the most-watched playoff game in league history, drawing 3.3 million viewers as the Golden State Valkyries clinched their first championship with a comeback victory over the Atlanta Dream.

Golden State trailed early, managing just 24 points in the first half, but rallied in the second half to win the inaugural winner-take-all Finals Game 7. The Valkyries' triumph marked the franchise's first title in its debut season.

The record viewership underscores the growing popularity of the WNBA, with the decisive game attracting a larger audience than any previous playoff contest.

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