Sparks and Valkyries seek to establish WNBA rivalry during Commissioner’s Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
The Los Angeles Sparks face the Golden State Valkyries tonight in the Commissioner’s Cup. This matchup marks a developing rivalry fueled by regional pride, as both teams represent California. The Sparks, boasting a storied history and several stars, take on the second-year Valkyries, built through an expansion draft. In prior encounters, the Valkyries claimed victory in three of their last four meetings against the Sparks, adding intensity to the matchup. The game will begin at 10 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on NBCSN.
- •Sparks play Valkyries in the Commissioner’s Cup tonight at 10 p.m. ET.
- •Los Angeles Sparks have a rich history with multiple star players.
- •Golden State Valkyries approached team-building through balance rather than individual superstars.
- •Valkyries won three of the last four games against the Sparks.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Can SoCal’s Los Angeles Sparks and NorCal’s Golden State Valkyries become the WNBA’s next, great rivals?
"California is the only state with two WNBA teams. Does that make the Sparks and Valkyries the league’s fiercest rivals?
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