Golden State Valkyries Advance to the 2026 WNBA Semifinals, Will Host the Las Vegas Aces in Game 1
Game 1 Tips off Sunday, October 4 at 1 p.m. at Chase Center
The No. 2-seed Golden State Valkyries have advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs, presented by Kaiser Permanente, and will host the No. 3-seed Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, October 4 at 1 p.m. at Chase Center. The game will air on NBC and Peacock.
Highlights: Valkyries vs. Las Vegas Aces Top Plays from the 2026 Regular Season
The Valkyries earned their Semifinals berth by defeating the Dallas Wings 2-1 in the best-of-three First Round, clinching the series with a 77-73 win in Game 3 on Friday, October 2 at Chase Center. Gabby Williams led the way in the series, averaging 25 points and 4.3 rebounds. The win marks the Valkyries’ first playoff series victory in franchise history.
Tickets for the Valkyries’ Semifinals games at Chase Center will be available starting tomorrow, Saturday, October 3. The pre-sale begins at 9 a.m. for single-game tickets with access for season ticket holders and suite holders, with the general public sale starting at 4 p.m. Fans who purchased a Playoff Pack will retain the same seats they had during the First Round.
Fans can purchase single-game tickets for the Valkyries’ Semifinals games at Chase Center exclusively online at valkyries.wnba.com/schedule.
Saturday, October 3 – Pre-Sale and General On-Sale
- 9:00 a.m.: Valkyries season ticket and suite holders will have exclusive access to the Semifinals pre-sale
- 11:00 a.m.: Golden State Warriors and Santa Cruz Warriors season ticket members, as well as Valkyries group leaders, mini-plan holders, and deposit holders, will gain access to Semifinals tickets
- 12:00 p.m.: Chase cardholders, using their credit or debit cards, can take part in the pre-sale event. Terms and conditions apply
- 2:00 p.m.: Valkyries Insiders and SMS subscribers gain access to tickets
- 4:00 p.m.: General public sale begins
To gain early ticket access, fans can become Golden State Valkyries Insiders at https://valkyries.com/subscription-center/.
The Valkyries will host Game 1, presented by Chase Freedom, and Game 2, presented by DoorDash, of the best-of-five Semifinals at Chase Center on Sunday, October 4 and Wednesday, October 7. If necessary, Game 5 will also be played at Chase Center on Wednesday, October 14.
| Date | Game | Time (PT) | Location | How to Watch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, Oct. 4 | 1 - Golden State Valkyries vs. Las Vegas Aces | 1 p.m. | Chase Center | NBC/Peacock |
| Wednesday, Oct. 7 | 2 - Golden State Valkyries vs. Las Vegas Aces | 6:30 p.m. | Chase Center | Peacock/NBC Sports Network |
| Friday, Oct. 9 | 3 - Golden State Valkyries at Las Vegas Aces | 6:30 p.m. | Michelob ULTRA Arena | Peacock/NBC Sports Network |
| Sunday, Oct. 11 (if needed) | 4 - Golden State Valkyries at Las Vegas Aces | TBD | Michelob ULTRA Arena | NBC/Peacock |
| Wednesday, Oct. 14 (if needed) | 5 - Golden State Valkyries vs. Las Vegas Aces | TBD | Chase Center | Peacock/NBC Sports Network |
All fans attending Game 1 of the Semifinals at Chase Center will receive a violet “We Are Ballhalla” t-shirt, courtesy of Chase Freedom, and fans attending Game 2 will receive shirts courtesy of DoorDash. Fans can also connect with their local community to cheer on the Valkyries at the Golden State Valkyries Bar Network’s over 40 locations throughout the Bay Area, which will broadcast all postseason games. Additionally, semifinals games will be screened at Oakland's Prescott Market and San Jose's San Pedro Square Market.
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