Bay Area Hosts WNBA All-Star
San Francisco's Chase Center to Host 2027 WNBA All-Star Game with Golden State Valkyries
San Francisco will host the 2027 WNBA All-Star Game at Chase Center, the WNBA announced. The event will be hosted by the Golden State Valkyries, the city of San Francisco, and Chase Center — marking the first time the league's midseason showcase comes to the Bay Area, according to NBC Connecticut.
The weekend runs July 30–31, 2027. Skills events including the WNBA Shooting Stars and the WNBA 3-Point Contest will tip off on Friday, July 30. The All-Star Game itself follows on Saturday, July 31, per NBC Los Angeles.
Golden State Valkyries Bring WNBA to Bay Area
The Golden State Valkyries joined the WNBA as an expansion team in 2025. Their debut made the Bay Area a WNBA market for the first time. Now, just two years in, the franchise has landed one of the league's biggest events, according to NBC Philadelphia.
Chase Center is already home to the NBA's Golden State Warriors. Hosting the All-Star Game there gives the WNBA a high-profile, 18,000-seat arena in one of the country's biggest sports markets. Additional fan events, watch parties, and programming will be announced at a later date, per NBC New York.
What Happens on Each Day of the Weekend
The All-Star weekend is a two-day event. Friday, July 30 features skill competitions. The WNBA Shooting Stars puts teams of players through shooting challenges. The WNBA 3-Point Contest crowns the league's best long-range shooter, according to NBC Connecticut.
The main event — the All-Star Game itself — tips off Saturday, July 31. The game pits the league's top players against each other in a showcase format. More details on fan experiences surrounding both days will come in future announcements, per NBC Los Angeles.
Bay Area Already on a Major Sports Hosting Streak
San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area have become a go-to destination for big sporting events. The region hosted games during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Super Bowl LX was also played at Levi's Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, according to NBC Dallas-Fort Worth.
Adding the 2027 WNBA All-Star Game continues that run. The Valkyries' ability to land the event so quickly after their 2025 launch signals strong backing from both the league and local partners. It also reflects the WNBA's fast-growing popularity and push into major U.S. markets.
WNBA All-Star History and What This Selection Signals
The WNBA All-Star Game has traveled to cities like Chicago, Phoenix, and Las Vegas in recent years. The Bay Area had never hosted before the Valkyries joined the league. Getting the game just two years after the team's debut is a fast turnaround, per NBC New York.
The league is growing fast. WNBA viewership and attendance have surged in recent seasons. Bringing the All-Star Game to a top-five U.S. media market like San Francisco puts the league in front of millions of new potential fans, according to NBC Philadelphia.
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