San Francisco’s Chase Center, Valkyries to host 2027 WNBA All-Star Game

In San Francisco, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert recalled the electric atmosphere she experienced during the Golden State Valkyries' inaugural home game last year. The team's first game felt like it belonged to the arena, as if fans had been following women's basketball for decades, Engelbert said. Now, Engelbert has announced the WNBA All-Star Game will be held at the Chase Center in San Francisco on July 31, 2027, alongside a weekend of All-Star festivities in the region.

The Golden State Valkyries' owner, Joe Lacob, expressed his excitement, calling it a "full-circle moment" for the organization. WNBA players' union president Nneka Ogwumike, who played for Stanford, also expressed her belief that Golden State would be a great host for the event. The team has sold out all of their home games since the franchise's inception last year, and last season, they made the playoffs for the first time.

The NBA All-Star Game was also held at Chase Center last year. Valkyries President Jess Smith expressed her gratitude for the opportunity, stating that the Bay Area has embraced the Valkyries in a way that has redefined women's basketball.