Golden State Valkyries Pride Night

The Golden State Valkyries will host their second annual Pride Game this Friday, June 26, at 7 p.m. against the Atlanta Dream at Chase Center, with a full lineup of Pride-themed fan activations and community programming.

Event: Golden State Valkyries Pride Game

Date: Friday, June 26

Time: Game tips off at 7 p.m.; pregame celebration begins at 4:30 p.m.

Location: Chase Center / Thrive City

Opponent: Atlanta Dream

Pregame Activities at Thrive City:

• Pride Celebration hosted by MC Per Sia beginning at 4:30 p.m.
• Music by DJ Mama San
• Live performances from The House of Kingdom drag kings
• Drag queen performances by Oaklash
• Stilt walkers
• Caricature artist
• Glitter hair braiding
• Sign and bracelet making with Valkyries mascot Violet
• Photo opportunities at a rainbow swing and balloon arch
• Pregame mixer featuring local LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Groups and Lesbians Who Tech

In-Game Activations:

• All fans in attendance will receive a Valkyries drawstring backpack featuring a Pride-themed team logo
• Halftime performance featuring DJ LadyRyan and DJ Dyop
• Valkyries Pride merchandise available at the Golden State Shop, including a collaboration with queer-owned brand Peau de Loup, along with curated items from Round21, Retired from Society, Sportiqe, Oaklandish and other brands

Postgame:

• DJ Mama San will return to Thrive City 45 minutes after the game ends for a nighttime celebration

The Pride Game highlights the Valkyries’ month-long Pride programming celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and is part of the team’s broader participation in Pride events across the Bay Area throughout the summer.