SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Valkyries forced a decisive fifth game at Chase Center by beating the Atlanta Dream 67–62 on Saturday, tying the WNBA Finals at two games apiece and turning Monday evening into San Francisco’s next championship-night transit test.
Game 5 tips off at 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26. Chase Center says doors open at 3:30 p.m. Fans should plan around the earlier-than-usual weekday start, especially if they are coming from downtown or BART during the evening commute.
What time is Valkyries vs. Dream Game 5?
Tipoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. Pacific at Chase Center. The Valkyries’ Game 4 recap confirmed the series is tied 2–2 and that the Finals return to San Francisco for Game 5.
Does a Valkyries ticket include Muni?
Yes. Chase Center says a Valkyries game ticket includes an all-day complimentary Muni pass. The T Third/Central Subway and S Shuttle serve the arena area, and the 78X 16th Street Arena Express connects 16th Street Mission BART with Chase Center.
SFMTA’s event guidance says 78X service begins about 2½ hours before the event and continues after the game until crowds clear. For a 5 p.m. tipoff, that means the express-bus window begins well before doors open.
What should drivers know?
Chase Center is a transit-first venue. SFMTA uses special-event meter pricing around the arena; drivers should check posted meter rules and allow extra time for Mission Bay traffic and pedestrian volumes. A ticket does not include parking.
Where should fans check for last-minute changes?
Use the team and venue pages for ticket availability and arena rules, and SFMTA for service changes. If a late transit disruption develops Monday, SF News Today will update this page rather than create a competing event URL.