The WNBA just dropped some massive news this Tuesday: the Golden State Valkyries and the San Francisco Bay Area are officially hosting the 2027 WNBA All-Star weekend! Get ready for July 30-31, 2027, at Ballhalla, also known as the Chase Center. For a team that’s barely had time to unpack, their rise is absolutely wild.
From Expansion Team to Playoff Contenders, FAST
Let’s talk about a come-up story. The Valkyries were announced as an expansion team in 2023 and hit the court for their inaugural season in 2025. What did they do? They immediately became the first-ever expansion team to reach the WNBA playoffs. That’s not just making a splash, that’s a tsunami! And they ain’t stopping. They just locked up their second consecutive postseason berth this season with a clutch 78-70 win over the Dallas Wings on August 17. WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert nailed it when she said the Valkyries brought “incredible energy and excitement” and that the fan response has been “remarkable.” You can feel the buzz.
Ballhalla Is Rocking: A City Embraces Its New Stars
It’s not just the wins on the court, it’s the entire atmosphere around this team. The Valkyries are leading the entire WNBA in attendance! Think about that, a brand-new franchise leading the league in turnout. They’ve sold out every single one of their 19 regular-season games this season at Chase Center. Every. Single. One. That’s an insane 41 straight regular-season sellouts dating all the way back to 2025. That’s “an extraordinary level of passion and enthusiasm” from the Bay Area faithful. San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie isn’t holding back either, saying there’s “no better sporting experience in the country right now than going to a Valkyries game.” He’s ready for the country to experience “Ballhalla.” Even Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is a massive advocate, telling everyone it’s “what basketball needs, it’s what sports needs” and loving the “true identity and support around the Valkyries.” The Bay Area knows how to host big events, with Super Bowl LX, FIFA World Cup games, and three NBA All-Star weekends already in the books, including one in 2025. But this is the Valkyries’ moment to shine.
So mark your calendars for July 30-31, 2027. We’re talking 3-Point Contest and Shooting S action kicking off on Friday. The Golden State Valkyries are making serious noise, proving you don’t need decades of history to take the WNBA by storm. It’s gonna be an unforgettable All-Star weekend in the Bay.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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