Valkyries fans confront anti-trans protesters at WNBA Finals in San Francisco
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 10:45 PM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
During Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on October 19, 2026, anti-trans protesters were met with resistance from Golden State Valkyries fans at Chase Center in San Francisco. The protest involved a confrontation between fans and a group supporting anti-trans messaging. One fan, identified as Ryan, stood up against the protesters, leading to a situation that drew attention from arena security. In a show of support, fans displayed signs reading "Trans Lives Matter" after the protesters were escorted away. Game 2 followed shortly after, continuing the series against the Atlanta Dream.
- •Game 1 of WNBA Finals occurred on October 19, 2026.
- •Valkyries fans confronted anti-trans protesters in the arena.
- •Ryan filmed the confrontation and displayed supportive signage.
- •Security intervened to manage the situation with the protesters.
- •Game 2 is scheduled in the continuing series against the Atlanta Dream.
- 10:45 PMYahoo Sports — Anti-trans protesters showed up at the WNBA Finals. Valkyries fans shut them down.
""I wanted to make a statement to them that was direct and confrontational."
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