WNBA All-Star Weekend Coming to the Bay Area in 2027

The WNBA has announced that the Golden State Valkyries and the San Francisco Bay Area will host the 2027 WNBA All-Star weekend. The festivities are scheduled to take place on July 30-31, 2027.

The Golden State Valkyries have been making waves in the WNBA since their expansion in 2023. The team has brought incredible energy and excitement to the league, and the response from fans across the Bay Area has been remarkable. According to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, the Valkyries fans have ’embraced this team with an extraordinary level of passion and enthusiasm.’

The Valkyries are still a young franchise, but they have made a significant impact in their short time in the league. During their inaugural season in 2025, they became the first-ever expansion team to reach the WNBA playoffs. They officially locked their second consecutive postseason berth with a 78-70 win over the Dallas Wings on August 17, 2026.

Impressive Fan Support

The product on the court has been impressive, but the fan support has been equally impressive. Despite being one of the newest WNBA franchises, the Valkyries lead the league in attendance and have sold out every single regular-season game (19) this season at Chase Center. They also have 41 straight regular-season sellouts dating back to 2025.

The Bay Area is no stranger to hosting sports festivities of this magnitude. The region has hosted Super Bowl LX, FIFA World Cup games, and three NBA All-Star weekends, including in 2025. Now, the Valkyries will get their moment to shine.

Mayor Daniel Lurie and Stephen Curry Express Support

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie expressed his excitement for the upcoming event, stating, ‘There is no better sporting experience in the country right now than going to a Valkyries game.’ He is looking forward to showing the entire country what ‘Ballhalla,’ the nickname for the Chase Center, has to offer.

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is also a big advocate for Bay Area basketball and expressed his support for the Valkyries during their game against the Wings on Monday. He stated, ‘It’s what basketball needs, it’s what sports needs.’ Curry is excited about the energy and support around the Valkyries and hopes it continues as the league expands.

Festivities will start on Friday, July 30, 2027, with the 3-Point Contest and the Shooting Skills Challenge. The 23rd edition of the All-Star Game is set for July 31, 2027.