NEW YORK – The WNBA today announced the game officials assigned to the 2026 WNBA Finals.

WNBA Finals action tips off tomorrow with Game 1 at Chase Center in San Francisco, where the No. 2 seed Golden State Valkyries will host the No. 4 seed Atlanta Dream (NBC/Peacock; 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT).

Finals officials are selected by the WNBA Referee Operations management team based on key criteria assessed throughout the season including: WNBA Referee Operations grades and rankings, play-calling accuracy and team ratings.  Officials are evaluated after each playoff round to determine advancement to the next playoff round.

“This group of officials has earned the right to represent the WNBA and their profession on the ultimate stage, the Finals,” said Bethany Donaphin, Head of WNBA League Operations. “Being selected to officiate in the WNBA Finals is an opportunity they have worked for and is testament to their on-court achievements this season and across their respective careers.”

The 14 referees assigned to the 2026 WNBA Finals are listed below and include 12 on-court officials and two alternates*: