Hold onto your artisanal avocado toast, Bay Area sports fans, because the Golden State Valkyries are ready to make waves in the women’s pro basketball scene! That’s right, folks; the full season schedule for our fresh-faced WNBA team has just dropped. Mark your calendars for May 16 when the Valkyries kick off with an inaugural game against the Los Angeles Sparks at the iconic Chase Center. And yes, Stanford’s Cameron Brink will be gracing us with her presence, what a treat!

Remember that buzz from last year about San Francisco finally getting its own WNBA team? Well, it turns out it wasn’t just a fever dream brought on by too many late-night burritos. As of October 2023, we officially welcomed the Golden State Valkyries into the family. Their arrival has fans buzzing, especially with the Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese rivalry garnering more attention than a TikTok dance challenge! The league saw record TV ratings thanks to these titans of the court, proving once again that women’s sports are here to shatter glass ceilings, one highlight reel at a time.

Let’s not forget their killer branding. The Valkyries come equipped with a logo that’s cooler than that vintage thrift store jacket you’ve been eyeing. And, spoiler alert: season tickets have been selling like cupcakes at a vegan bakery, meaning there’s still buzz and excitement surrounding this team.

Now, ESPN has confirmed the full 2025 schedule. Caitlin Clark is scheduled to storm the Chase Center not once but twice, with her appearances set for June 19 and August 31. If you’re an Angel Reese fan (no judgment), she’ll be bringing all her fabulousness to San Francisco on June 27 with the Chicago Sky. Mark those dates!

But here’s the kicker: The Valkyries currently have a coach, Natalie Nakase, who may just be the game-changer we need. She’s coming off a gig with the Las Vegas Aces where she helped them snag two championship titles. And while we’re all frothing at the mouth for the expansion draft on December 6, the anticipation is palpable as the team still doesn’t have any players. Will they snag some hidden gems? Or land big names? Only time will tell. So here’s to a groundbreaking season ahead, bring on the ballers!