Full Breakdown
San Francisco to Host 2027 WNBA All-Star Game
8/18/2026, 9:48:12 PM
Announcement and Core Details
League Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced that the AT&T WNBA All-Star Game will be held on July 31, 2027 at the Chase Center in San Francisco, following a weekend of All-Star activities throughout the Bay Area. The decision marks the first time the showcase will be staged in the region.
Expansion Team Success and Regional Support
The Golden State Valkyries entered the league as an expansion franchise in 2023. Since their inaugural season, the team has sold out every home game and became the first expansion organization to reach the playoffs in its first year, later clinching a playoff berth with a win over Dallas. The Valkyries finished their most recent season losing to the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx. Players’ union president Nneka Ogwumike noted that many players view Golden State as an ideal host for the mid-summer exhibition.
Official Statements & Responses
Engelbert emphasized the league’s excitement: “We are thrilled to bring AT&T WNBA All-Star to the San Francisco Bay Area for the first time,” — Cathy Engelbert, league commissioner — her statement underscores the significance of bringing the All-Star event to the Bay Area for the first time. Valkyries President Jess Smith added that hosting the game in only the franchise’s third season reflects the from local fans “Hosting AT&T WNBA All-Star in only our third season is an incredible honor and a reflection of everything this fanbase, this region, and this organization have built together,” — Valkyries President Jess Smith. Both officials framed the upcoming weekend as an “unforgettable” celebration of women’s basketball.
Bay Area’s Growing Portfolio of Major Events
San Francisco has recently hosted several high-profile sports gatherings. The NBA All-Star Game took place at Chase Center the previous year, Major League Baseball announced that the 2028 All-Star Game will return to nearby Oracle Park, and Levi’s Stadium held the Super Bowl in February and the World Cup this summer. The WNBA All-Star Game adds to the region’s expanding résumé of marquee sporting events.
