2026 Valkyries WNBA Playoff Watch Party at Thrive City (SF)

Valkyries fans will gather at Pier 48 for the first-ever March to Ballhalla ahead of the team’s first away game of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs, presented by Kaiser Permanente.

The march will begin at Pier 48 Lot A, migrate along Terry Francois Blvd, and end at Thrive City for the Valkyries Playoffs Watch Party, presented by Kaiser Permanente. T

he march will feature music by the Fremont High School Marching Band, city officials including San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, Valkyries staff, fans, and community organizations such as the Lowrider Council. Ari Waller will emcee and Valkyries Bestie Violet will be hyping up marchers and meeting with fans.  

• The Valkyries game against the Dallas Wings will tip off at 6:00 p.m. following the march and will be shown in Thrive City.
• This will be the second game of the First Round, where the Valkyries currently lead the Wings 1-0 in the best-of-three series. 

Thrive City hosts a Golden State Valkyries playoff watch party on September 30, 2026, preceded by the March to Ballhalla fan march. Check-in begins at 4:00 PM at Pier 48 Ferry Dock, followed by a 4:30 PM march with Violet, local San Francisco lowriders, and special guests to Thrive City. The watch party begins at 6:00 PM, with the road game shown on the plaza board; entry and seating are first come, first served until capacity is reached.

March to Ballhalla
4PM — Check-In: Kick things off at Pier 48 Ferry Dock (402 Terry A Francois Blvd).
4:30PM — The March: Follow our bestie Violet, local San Francisco lowriders, and special guests straight over to Thrive City.
Watch Party: Settle in for the Valkyries Playoffs Watch Party presented by Kaiser Permanente, broadcasting live on the big plaza board!
Late arrivals are encouraged to head straight to Thrive City where seating will be available on a first come, first-served basis.

Valkyries Playoffs Watch Party – 6PM
Come out to Thrive City for the Valkyries Playoffs Watch Party, presented by Kaiser Permanente! Rock your favorite gear, bring the Ballhalla energy, and catch every epic moment live on our plaza board.

Original Event Description:
_Join us in Thrive City to cheer on the @valkyries while they are on the road!

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Valkyries Playoff Watch Party || @kpnorthernca

March to Ballhalla
VALKYRIES FAM! Get ready for The March to Ballhalla: the ultimate postseason fan march before our first road game on Wednesday, September 30! Wear your violet, bring your signs and your energy, and join us as we migrate to Thrive City’s Valkyries Playoffs Watch Party, presented by Kaiser Permanente!

4PM — Check-In: Kick things off at Pier 48 Ferry Dock (402 Terry A Francois Blvd).
4:30PM — The March: Follow our bestie Violet, local San Francisco lowriders, and special guests straight over to Thrive City.
Watch Party: Settle in for the Valkyries Playoffs Watch Party presented by Kaiser Permanente, broadcasting live on the big plaza board!
Late arrivals are encouraged to head straight to Thrive City where seating will be available on a first come, first-served basis.

Valkyries Playoffs Watch Party – 6PM
Presented by Kaiser Permanente
VALKYRIES FAM! Come out to Thrive City for the Valkyries Playoffs Watch Party, presented by Kaiser Permanente! Rock your favorite gear, bring the Ballhalla energy, and catch every epic moment live on our plaza board.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase at our Thrive City restaurants and bars.

Space is limited to first come, first served until capacity is reached. Eventbrite registration does not guarantee admission.

The Entertainment Zone is activated 7 days a week during Thrive City operating hours from 11:00AM to 10:00PM, allowing visitors who are 21 years of age or older to purchase “to-go” alcoholic beverages from participating businesses to enjoy within the Entertainment Zone during designated events. Learn more here._