Indoor arena in San Francisco; home to the Warriors (NBA) and Valkyries (WNBA)
Golden State has advanced to the WNBA semifinals after a 77-73 win over Dallas, completing a three-game series comeback. Gabby Williams led a late surge, while A’ja Wilson dropped 36 in the Aces’ win to reach the semis. Both teams eye a title with cross-state playoffs heating up.
Natalie Nakase has led the Golden State Valkyries to a history-making 2025 season and is set to coach Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals against the Las Vegas Aces, after experiencing a medical episode on the court. She finished the game, is undergoing further monitoring, and will coach Sunday as the team pursues the title.
The WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena have again drawn national attention to anthem protests, with players leaving the court during the national anthem. Political figures have weighed in, while players focus on winning as Golden State takes a 1-0 series lead.
The WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries has forced venue changes and scheduling tweaks to maximize fan attendance and preserve the possibility of a Game 7. Games 3 and 4 moved to State Farm Arena in Atlanta have drawn sellouts, with Game 6 also set for a bigger venue if needed. The series is tied 2-2 with Game 5 in the Bay Area determining the path to a possible decisive contest.
The Golden State Valkyries have won their first WNBA championship, defeating the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in Game 7. Gabby Williams leads with 30 points in the second half and earns Finals MVP as the franchise becomes the fastest to claim a title by an expansion team. Natalie Nakase spearheads the win after guiding a roster built without stars to the top of the league.
Macklemore has launched a Free Palestine fundraising tour after Ed Sheeran dropped him; nine major U.S. arenas have refused dates through year’s end, including Madison Square Garden and the Kia Forum. The venues say scheduling is limited, while Macklemore accuses a few billionaires of censoring voices and causes.