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Golden State Valkyries Pride Pre-Game Festivities (Thrive City)

Friday, June 26, 2026 - 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*All pregame activations are free, tickets required for entrance to game

Chase Center | 300 South Street, San Francisco, CA

Event Details

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
Tickets: Available here
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.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*All pregame activations are free, tickets required for entrance to game
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Community, In Person, Pride
Address: 300 South Street, San Francisco, CA

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