Families attend Valkyries' WNBA Finals watch party in San Francisco
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 5:37 PM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
On October 29, families gathered outside Chase Center in San Francisco for an early WNBA Finals watch party supporting the Golden State Valkyries. Many parents took their children out of school to cheer for the team during Game 6 against Atlanta. Despite the Valkyries trailing 46-26 at halftime, fans expressed pride in being part of a historic moment for women's sports. Parents emphasized the importance of exposing their children to strong female athletes and fostering their aspirations. The event featured thousands of supporters and created a spirited atmosphere, encouraging collective enthusiasm for the Valkyries.
- •Families enjoyed a watch party for the Valkyries' WNBA Finals game on October 29.
- •Sika Lopez brought her daughter Kendra, emphasizing the event's significance.
- •The Valkyries were down 46-26 at halftime against Atlanta.
- •Many attendees took time off school or work to support the team.
- •Parents noted the importance of promoting strong female role models in sports.
- 5:37 PMYahoo Sports — Young girls skip school with their parents to attend Valkyries' early WNBA Finals watch party
"SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Sika Lopez took 11-year-old daughter Kendra out of school Thursday to be part of the early morning watch party outside Chase Center cheering for the Golden State Valkyries.Lopez grew up in Los Angeles watching Lisa Leslie and the Sparks, and believes being present can impact Kendra chasing her own dreams — so they joined several thousand fans gathering on the plaza at Thrive City outside Chase Center to support Golden State in Game 6 of the WNBA Finals at Atlanta.
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