Two more times in August 2026, WNBA games got absolutely derailed when fans threw bright green dildos onto the court, bringing back a disgusting trend that players, coaches, and media thought they had finally put to bed. This isn’t just a bizarre incident, it’s a deeply frustrating return to an issue that plagued the league just last year, prompting strong criticism from the players who just want to play ball without worrying about flying debris.
When The Neon Nightmare First Struck
Let’s rewind to 2025. That year alone, we saw four confirmed cases of these sex toys hitting the court, and another three landing in the concourses. People actually got arrested for this nonsense! Players, coaches, and even media members were pleading with the public to stop what everyone agreed was a dehumanizing act. For a while, it seemed like the message got through and the trend died down. But clearly, some folks didn’t get the memo.
The whole mess kicked off on July 29, 2025, during an intense matchup between Atlanta and Golden State. We’re talking less than a minute left, the game is T-I-E-D at 75 points apiece , high stakes, right? Then, BAM! A bright green dildo came flying out of the stands, landing squarely on the floor. It nearly smacked a Valkyries player, too. An Atlanta security guard had to scramble, using a towel to scoop up the ridiculous object and whisk it off the court. Seriously, what are we doing here?
Just a few days later, on August 1, 2025, the Valkyries’ road clash with the Sky saw the same bright green apparatus crash onto the floor early in the third quarter, forcing a halt to the action. The referee, bless their heart, quickly kicked the toy out of the way to try and preserve the sanctity of the game. Chicago center Elizabeth Williams didn’t mince words, calling the act “immature.” She put it perfectly: “Whoever is doing it just needs to grow up.”
“Stop Throwing Dildos on the Court”
The absurd behavior kept escalating. On August 5, 2025, three separate games were marred by these dildos. At Crypto.com Arena, the Fever’s game against the Sparks was briefly stopped when another green sex toy was rifled onto the court, this one actually appearing to collide with Indiana wing Sophie Cunningham. You know what she said on X? “Stop throwing dildos on the court. You’re going to hurt one of us.” Think about that for a second. A player got hit. That’s not just “immature”; that’s a safety hazard.
That same night, the Mercury-Sun fixture at PHX Arena and the Liberty-Wings game at Barclays Center also saw sex toys touch down. It’s an absolute stain on the league. After the brief reprieve, it’s infuriating to see this issue pop right back up in August 2026. The players deserve better. The game deserves better. This isn’t just about a silly object; it’s about respecting the athletes and the integrity of professional sports.
Let’s hope this trend gets put down for good.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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