Valkyries Defeated Aces As Celebrity Presence Grew
The team holds a 71-60 lead in the series following a Sunday game at Chase Center.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Basketball
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Local fans and high-profile figures gathered at Chase Center to watch the Golden State Valkyries secure a 71-60 victory against the Las Vegas Aces. The win followed the team’s earlier 77-73 playoff performance against the Dallas Wings.
Why it matters
The Valkyries continue their push toward the WNBA Finals as postseason intensity builds at the arena. Whether the team maintains this momentum against the Aces in the next matchup remains the primary question for local basketball followers.
The Valkyries hold a 71-60 game victory following a 77-73 win in the first-round series against Dallas. The total series outcome against the Aces remains unknown until the final games conclude.
The players
Golden State Valkyries
The professional women's basketball team representing San Francisco.
Ali Wong
Comedian and performer who participated in a ceremonial drum routine at Chase Center.
Too Short
Bay Area rapper who performed at the team's first-round playoff game.
Kehlani
Singer and local celebrity who attended the semifinal game against the Aces.
George Lucas
Filmmaker and patron who attended the first-round playoff game.
The details
The team remains in playoff competition at Chase Center following a weekend victory that drew a notable crowd of celebrity attendees. George Lucas, Mellody Hobson, and Kehlani were present during recent games, joining a series of high-profile appearances that included a halftime performance by Too Short and a ceremonial drum routine by Ali Wong. The team travels to their next game on Oct. 6, with the WNBA Finals set to tip off on Oct. 17.
Timeline
Sept. 27: Too Short performed during the first-round playoff game against Dallas.
Oct. 2: George Lucas and Mellody Hobson attended the first-round game.
Oct. 4: Kehlani attended the semifinal game against the Aces.
Oct. 6: The Valkyries play Game 2 against the Aces.
Oct. 17: The WNBA Finals are scheduled to begin.
Across the Bay
This playoff run marks the first postseason appearance for the team following the franchise's recent launch. The high-profile support mirrors the community engagement seen since the team first took the court.
Fans heading to Chase Center should prepare for increased activity in Mission Bay on game days. Check transit schedules for the T-Third line if you are planning to attend the next home game.
The takeaway
The team's success in the paint has drawn a steady stream of local and national celebrities to the arena. Watch the upcoming Oct. 6 game to see if the Valkyries can sustain their current playoff momentum.
What happens next
The Valkyries play Game 2 against the Las Vegas Aces on Oct. 6, followed by the start of the WNBA Finals on Oct. 17.
Further reading
Follow the team's postseason progress and arena updates on the San Francisco Basketball page.
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