The Golden State Valkyries and the San Francisco Bay Area will host the 2027 WNBA All-Star Game, the league announced on Tuesday.
The contest on July 31, 2027, at Chase Center will mark the first time the league’s midsummer showcase has been held in the region.
“We are thrilled to bring AT&T WNBA All-Star to the San Francisco Bay Area for the first time,” WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said in a news release. “The Golden State Valkyries have brought incredible energy and excitement to the WNBA from the moment they were announced as an expansion team in 2023, and the response from fans across the Bay Area has been remarkable. Valkyries fans have embraced this team with an extraordinary level of passion and enthusiasm, and we can’t wait to see that energy on full display for an unforgettable All-Star weekend next summer.”
The Valkyries (25-9) entered Tuesday with the league’s second-best record, behind the Minnesota Lynx (29-7). Golden State went 23-21 and made the playoffs as an expansion team in 2025.
“Hosting AT&T WNBA All-Star in only our third season is an incredible honor and a reflection of everything this fanbase, this region and this organization have built together,” Valkyries team president Jess Smith said. “From day one, the Bay Area has shown up for this team in a way that’s redefined what’s possible in women’s basketball, and we can’t wait to put that same energy on display for the entire league next summer.”
The Shooting Stars event and 3-Point Contest will take place at Chase Center on July 30, airing on ESPN at 8 p.m. ET. The All-Star Game will air at 8:30 p.m. ET the following day on ABC.
Last week, Major League Baseball awarded its 2028 All-Star Game to San Francisco. The NBA held its All-Star Game at Chase Center in 2025.
“People are coming from across the world to visit our city, and we’re excited to welcome even more for the 2027 WNBA All-Star Game,” San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie said. “San Francisco is the center of the sports world.”
–Field Level Media
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