Chelsea Gray wins Unrivaled 1V1 Tournament title

Las Vegas Aces guard defeats Atlanta Dream's Allisha Gray in best-of-three championship series

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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In a thrilling showdown in Miami, Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray defeated Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray in a best-of-three series to win the 2026 Unrivaled 1-on-1 Tournament. Chelsea took home the $200,000 grand prize, exceeding her 2025 WNBA salary of $196,267.

Why it matters

The Unrivaled 1-on-1 Tournament featured 28 of the WNBA's top players competing for a $300,000 prize pool, showcasing the league's elite talent and drawing attention to the growing popularity of individual skills competitions in professional basketball.

The details

Chelsea Gray and Allisha Gray battled in the championship series, competing to reach seven points per game. Allisha won Game 1, 7-0, but Chelsea evened the series in Game 2 with consecutive three-pointers and a fadeaway jumper. In the decisive third game, Allisha raced to a 6-0 lead, but Chelsea fought back to win 7-6 with a clutch three-pointer after Allisha lost her footing. Chelsea had earlier defeated Kelsey Plum 12-8 in the semifinals, while Allisha reached the championship by beating Aliyah Boston 12-10.

  • The 2026 Unrivaled 1-on-1 Tournament took place on Saturday, February 15, 2026 in Miami, Florida.
  • Chelsea Gray's championship victory exceeded her 2025 WNBA salary of $196,267.

The players

Chelsea Gray

A four-time WNBA champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and captain of the Unrivaled Championship-winning Rose BC team, Chelsea Gray is a star point guard for the Las Vegas Aces.

Allisha Gray

Allisha Gray is a guard for the Atlanta Dream and the runner-up in the 2026 Unrivaled 1-on-1 Tournament, taking home $50,000 for her second-place finish.

Kelsey Plum

Kelsey Plum, a semifinalist in the tournament, received $25,000 for her performance.

Aliyah Boston

Aliyah Boston, another semifinalist, earned $25,000 for her run in the Unrivaled 1-on-1 Tournament.

Rose BC

The winners of the first-ever Unrivaled Championship, with each of Chelsea Gray's teammates collecting $10,000 from the prize pool.

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What’s next

The Unrivaled 1-on-1 Tournament is expected to return next year, with the WNBA's top players once again competing for the prestigious title and lucrative prize pool.

The takeaway

The Unrivaled 1-on-1 Tournament showcases the incredible individual talent and skills of the WNBA's elite players, further elevating the league's profile and popularity as it continues to grow in stature and recognition.