The Golden State Valkyries are officially in the building. And yeah, it’s about to get real.
The WNBA’s 13th team is gearing up for its first-ever season, and even though it’s the early days, there’s already a serious buzz crackling through the Bay Area. Golden State just wrapped up the expansion and WNBA drafts, meaning the roster’s locked in (for now), and it’s all eyes on that first jump ball.
It’s not gonna be easy, no one expects a brand-new squad to light the league on fire right away. But don’t sleep on players like Kate Martin, who’s stepping into a way bigger role than she ever had with the Las Vegas Aces. Golden State might not have a true superstar yet, but expansion teams are all about opportunity. Grit. Growth. And, maybe, a couple of wild upsets along the way.
So with camp around the corner and the 2025 campaign ready to pop off, let’s dive into the Golden State Valkyries’ full schedule: preseason, regular season, how to watch, how to score tickets, and all the must-see matchups.
Golden State Valkyries Preseason Schedule
For the Valkyries, it’s time to shake off the rust and figure out the rotations. Here’s what their preseason slate looks like:
- May 7: vs. the Los Angeles Sparks (Chase Center)
- May 12: against the Phoenix Mercury (PHX Arena)
Not a ton of games to work with, but hey, every minute matters when the team is building from scratch.
Golden State Valkyries Regular Season Schedule
Now the real deal, the Valkyries’ first-ever regular season schedule. Get ready to mark up that calendar:
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time (ET) |
| Fri., May 16 | Los Angeles Sparks | Chase Center | 10 p.m. |
| Wed., May 21 | Washington Mystics | Chase Center | 10 p.m. |
| Fri., May 23 | @ Los Angeles Sparks | crypto.com Arena | 10 p.m. |
| Tue., May 27 | @ New York Liberty | Barclays Center | 7 p.m. |
| Thu., May 29 | @ New York Liberty | Barclays Center | 7 p.m. |
| Sun., June 1 | Minnesota Lynx | Chase Center | 8:30 p.m. |
| Thu., June 5 | @ Phoenix Mercury | PHX Arena | 10 p.m. |
| Sat., June 7 | Las Vegas Aces | Chase Center | 3 p.m. |
| Mon., June 9 | @ Los Angeles Sparks | crypto.com Arena | 10 p.m. |
| Sat., June 14 | Seattle Storm | Chase Center | 8:30 p.m. |
| Tue., June 17 | @ Dallas Wings | College Park Center | 8 p.m. |
| Thu., June 19 | Indiana Fever | Chase Center | 10 p.m. |
| Sun., June 22 | Connecticut Sun | Chase Center | 8:30 p.m. |
| Wed., June 25 | New York Liberty | Chase Center | 10 p.m. |
| Fri., June 27 | Chicago Sky | Chase Center | 10 p.m. |
| Sun., June 29 | Seattle Storm | Chase Center | 8:30 p.m. |
| Sat., July 5 | @ Minnesota Lynx | Target Center | 8 p.m. |
| Mon., July 7 | @ Atlanta Dream | Gateway Center | 7:30 p.m. |
| Wed., July 9 | @ Indiana Fever | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | 12 p.m. |
| Sat., July 12 | @ Las Vegas Aces | Michelob ULTRA Arena | 4 p.m. |
| Mon., July 14 | Phoenix Mercury | Chase Center | 10 p.m. |
| Wed., July 16 | @ Seattle Storm | Climate Pledge Arena | 3 p.m. |
| Fri., July 25 | Dallas Wings | Chase Center | 10 p.m. |
| Sun., July 27 | @ Connecticut Sun | Mohegan Sun Arena | 1 p.m. |
| Tue., July 29 | @ Atlanta Dream | Gateway Center | 7:30 p.m. |
| Thu., July 31 | @ Washington Mystics | CareFirst Arena | 7:30 p.m. |
| Fri., Aug. 1 | @ Chicago Sky | Wintrust Arena | 7:30 p.m. |
| Sun., Aug. 3 | @ Las Vegas Aces | Michelob ULTRA Arena | 6 p.m. |
| Wed., Aug. 6 | Las Vegas Aces | Chase Center | 10 p.m. |
| Sat., Aug. 9 | Los Angeles Sparks | Chase Center | 8:30 p.m. |
| Mon., Aug. 11 | Connecticut Sun | Chase Center | 10:00 p.m. |
| Wed., Aug. 13 | @ Washington Mystics | CareFirst Arena | 7:30 p.m. |
| Fri., Aug. 15 | @ Chicago Sky | Wintrust Arena | 7:30 p.m. |
| Mon., Aug. 17 | Atlanta Dream | Chase Center | 8:30 p.m. |
| Tue., Aug. 19 | Phoenix Mercury | Chase Center | 10 p.m. |
| Fri., Aug. 22 | @ Phoenix Mercury | PHX Arena | 10 p.m. |
| Sun., Aug. 24 | @ Dallas Wings | College Park Center | 4 p.m. |
| Sat., Aug. 30 | Washington Mystics | Chase Center | 8:30 p.m. |
| Sun., Aug. 31 | Indiana Fever | Chase Center | 8:30 p.m. |
| Tue., Sept. 2 | New York Liberty | Chase Center | 10 p.m. |
| Thu., Sept. 4 | Dallas Wings | Chase Center | 10 p.m. |
| Sat., Sept. 6 | Minnesota Lynx | Chase Center | 8:30 p.m. |
| Tue., Sept. 9 | @ Seattle Storm | Climate Pledge Arena | 10 p.m. |
| Thu., Sept. 11 | @ Minnesota Lynx | Target Center | 8 p.m. |
Golden State Valkyries Key Matchups
- May 17 vs. Los Angeles Sparks: First real game in Valkyries history? In the Bay? At Chase? Yeah, fans must be there.
- June 8 vs. Las Vegas Aces: Facing the champs early, let’s see what Golden State is made of.
- July 13 @ Las Vegas Aces: Road trip to the champs’ house. Big measuring stick moment.
- Aug. 23 @ Phoenix Mercury and Aug 25 @ Dallas Wings: A brutal little back-to-back — stamina will get tested.
- Sept. 3 vs. New York Liberty: Late-season clash against a heavyweight. It could be spicy if playoff hopes are alive.
Golden State Valkyries Ticketing, Channels, and Streaming Options
Fans can grab their tickets for Valkyries games through the team’s official website, where there are plenty of options to choose from. Whether you’re looking for season passes, group deals, premium seating, or just a single-game ticket, everything’s available there.
As for watching the games, several big networks like ESPN, ABC, CBS, and ION will be broadcasting Valkyries matchups throughout the season. If you prefer streaming, many games will also be available on Prime Video and NBA TV, making it easy for fans to catch all the action without needing cable.