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Golden State Valkyries to Host 2027 WNBA All‑Star Weekend at Chase Center

The selection recognizes the Valkyries' rapid rise from expansion team to sellout draw, signaling the Bay Area's growing role as a national sports‑event hub.

A general view of the court before a WNBA game between the Chicago Sky and the Golden State Valkyries on Aug. 12, 2026, at Chase Center in San Francisco.
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Players walk onto the pitch ahead of the match between the United States and Bosnia-Herzegovina during the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on July 1, 2026. 

Overview

  • The WNBA announced on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, that the Valkyries will host the AT&T WNBA All‑Star Weekend at Chase Center with the Shooting Stars event and 3‑Point Contest set for July 30, 2027 and the All‑Star Game on July 31, 2027.
  • ESPN will televise Friday’s skills competitions and ABC will air the All‑Star Game, confirming the league’s preliminary broadcast schedule for the weekend.
  • The league cited the Valkyries’ rapid on‑court success and fan support as key reasons for the award; the expansion team has sold out every home game, clinched a second straight playoff berth and drew high valuation and attendance figures.
  • Planned ancillary programming includes the sixth annual WNBA Live fan festival at Moscone Center plus community impact events, watch parties and regional fan experiences that the team and city will expand on in coming months.
  • The event adds to a recent run of major Bay Area sports dates, including the NBA All‑Star Game, Super Bowl LX and FIFA World Cup matches, and is expected to boost tourism and local businesses when it arrives in July 2027.