Atlanta Dream advance to WNBA Finals

Atlanta Dream v New York Liberty - Game Three NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 09: Rhyne Howard #10 of the Atlanta Dream looks to pass during the third quarter of game three of the SemiFinals of the WNBA Playoffs against Breanna Stewart #30 and Marine Fauthoux #4 of the New York Liberty at Barclays Center on October 09, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) (Ishika Samant/Getty Images)

Atlanta Dream v New York Liberty - Game Three NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 09: Sabrina Ionescu #20 of the New York Liberty and Jordin Canada #3 of the Atlanta Dream battle for possession during the fourth quarter of game three of the SemiFinals of the WNBA Playoffs at Barclays Center on October 09, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) (Ishika Samant/Getty Images)

Atlanta Dream v New York Liberty - Game Three NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 09: Naz Hillmon #00, Angel Reese #5, and Rhyne Howard #10 of the Atlanta Dream celebrate after defeating the New York Liberty in game three of the SemiFinals of the WNBA Playoffs at Barclays Center on October 09, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) (Ishika Samant/Getty Images)

Atlanta Dream v New York Liberty - Game Three NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 09: The Atlanta Dream celebrate after defeating the New York Liberty in game three of the SemiFinals of the WNBA Playoffs at Barclays Center on October 09, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) (Ishika Samant/Getty Images)

Atlanta Dream v New York Liberty - Game Three NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 09: Jonquel Jones #35 of the New York Liberty defends DeWanna Bonner #24 of the Atlanta Dream during the fourth quarter of game three of the SemiFinals of the WNBA Playoffs at Barclays Center on October 09, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) (Ishika Samant/Getty Images)

Dream Liberty Basketball New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu, center, passes the ball against Atlanta Dream guards Jordin Canada (3) and Rhyne Howard, right, during the first half of Game 3 of the WNBA basketball semifinals, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa) (Heather Khalifa/AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

Dream Liberty Basketball Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese, center right, exchanges words with New York Liberty center Jonquel Jones, third from left, during the first half of Game 3 of the WNBA basketball semifinals, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa) (Heather Khalifa/AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

Dream Liberty Basketball New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu gestures after scoring a 3-point basket during the first half of Game 3 of the WNBA basketball semifinals against the Atlanta Dream, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa) (Heather Khalifa/AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

Atlanta Dream v New York Liberty - Game Three NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 09: Naz Hillmon #00, Angel Reese #5, and Rhyne Howard #10 of the Atlanta Dream celebrate after defeating the New York Liberty in game three of the SemiFinals of the WNBA Playoffs at Barclays Center on October 09, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) (Ishika Samant/Getty Images)

By Courtney Martinez

The Atlanta Dream have advanced to the WNBA Finals for the first time in 13 years.

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The Dream swept the New York Liberty in Game 3 of the semifinals Friday night, 85-83. It’s the first time since 2013 and fourth time overall that Atlanta has made to the championship.

The No. 4 seed Dream wait to see who they will play: No. 2 Golden State Valkyries or No. 3 Las Vegas Aces. The Aces and Valkyries are playing right now with Las Vegas trying to force Game 4 on Sunday. Golden State currently holds a 2-0 lead over the defending champions.

This is a developing story. The latest on the Dream playoffs success, on WSB Tonight at 11

Here is the WNBA Finals schedule:

  • Game 1: Saturday Oct 17, 3:30 p.m. ET at Golden State/Las Vegas
  • Game 2: Monday, Oct. 19, 8 p.m. ET at Golden State/Las Vegas
  • Game 3: Thursday, Oct. 22, 8 p.m. ET, Atlanta
  • Game 4: Saturday, Oct. 24, 3:30 p.m. ET, Atlanta
  • Game 5*: Monday, Oct. 26, 8 p.m. ET, at Golden State/Las Vegas
  • Game 6*: Thursday, Oct. 29, 8 p.m. ET, Atlanta
  • Game 7*: Saturday, Oct. 31, 8 p.m. ET, at Golden State/Las Vegas *if necessary 

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