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

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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
San Francisco

Event Details

Submitted by the Event Organizer

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