The Golden State Valkyries are on an absolute tear in the WNBA playoffs, and their incredible run might force a major Doja Cat concert at Chase Center to relocate. According to Colin Salao of Front Office Sports, singer and rapper Doja Cat is slated to perform at the arena on October 19th, which just happens to be the same date as Game 2 of the 2026 WNBA Finals. If the Valkyries keep this up, and they get to host that Finals game, then it’s bye-bye, concert, hello, contingency date.
Golden State’s Postseason Charge Is No Joke
These Valkyries are not messing around. They are deep into a semifinal battle with the Las Vegas Aces right now, and they just snatched a 1-0 series lead after putting on a show in Game 1 on Sunday. That 71-60 win wasn’t just a victory, it was a statement. This team finished the regular season with a stellar 32-12 record, and they have been an absolute force in the postseason. They powered through the Dallas Wings in the first round without breaking a sweat, and they are currently rocking the league with the No. 1 offensive rating among all teams, clocking in at an insane 116.2, per WNBA.com. When this team gets rolling, they are genuinely tough to slow down.
October 19th Showdown: Courtside vs. Concert Crowd
Here’s where it gets wild. Since Golden State is currently the highest-seeded team still alive in the playoffs, they are in line to host both Game 1 and Game 2 of the Finals if they can take down the Aces. That means if they clinch the Finals spot, and keep their top seed status, Game 2 would be at their home court on October 19th. Which is, you guessed it, the exact same day Doja Cat is supposed to rock Chase Center. It’s a classic scheduling conflict, and if the Valkyries make it to the Finals and secure home court, the concert will absolutely be moved to a different date. The stakes for this team’s success are spilling over into the entertainment world, and honestly, you love to see it.
For now, all eyes are on Game 2 against Las Vegas. The Valkyries will be looking to take a commanding 2-0 series lead on Wednesday. Tip-off is set for 9:30 p.m. ET. One more win, and they are one step closer to not only the Finals, but potentially making some music history, too.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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