The Chase Center just got a major glow-up, and it’s all violet everything.

On a Friday night that felt more like a cultural revolution than a basketball game, the Golden State Valkyries made their thunderous WNBA debut - and honey, they didn’t just enter the chat, they owned it. Despite losing 84-67 to the Sparks, the energy was electric enough to power all of Silicon Valley.

Girl Power Takes Center Stage

Fans weren’t just watching a game; they were witnessing history. From dogs dressed in purple getups to kids sporting Valkyrie violet wigs, the Bay Area showed up and showed out. Rachel Sunday, decked out in a “EVERYONE WATCHES WOMEN’S SPORTS” tee, summed it up perfectly: it’s about giving women’s athletics the spotlight they’ve always deserved.

Breaking Barriers, One Basket at a Time

Head coach Natalie Nakase, the first Asian-American head coach in WNBA history, brought serious firepower. Her vision? A loud, passionate crowd that would make the arena shake. Mission absolutely accomplished. Point guard Julie Vanloo even dropped some jaw-dropping three-pointers that had everyone from Steve Kerr to your grandma cheering.

More Than Just a Game

Tiffany Hayes led scoring with 19 points, proving that this team isn’t here to play - they’re here to slay. The 18,064 fans weren’t just watching a basketball game; they were part of a movement celebrating women in sports, diversity, and pure Bay Area magic.