Get ready to witness history in the making, Bay Area sports fans! The Golden State Valkyries are about to serve up some serious basketball realness at Chase Center, and trust us, this is going to be epic.

Breaking Basketball Barriers

In what might be the most anticipated sports debut since… well, ever, the Valkyries are stepping onto the court for their first-ever preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks. And guess what? Tickets are starting at a mere $14 - because accessibility is the new cool, folks.

Meet the New Queens of the Court

While they might not be gunning for championship glory in their inaugural season, the Valkyries are stacked with talent. Keep your eyes on last year’s women’s Finals MVP Carla Leite and Caitlin Clark’s former Iowa teammate Kate Martin. Oh, and let’s not forget rookie Kaitlyn Chen - UConn’s national championship winner and the WNBA’s first Taiwanese player. Talk about representation!

What’s Next for the Valkyries?

Their official regular season kicks off May 16th against the same Los Angeles Sparks. With big national TV games lined up and tickets already flying off the virtual shelves, it’s clear that the Bay Area is ready to embrace its newest sports royalty. Owner Joe Lacob might just be playing the long game, saving their real firepower for the 2026 season when a ton of WNBA stars become free agents.

Bottom line: The Valkyries aren’t just a team, they’re a movement. And we’re here for every single moment of it.