“Due to Chase Center hosting Laver Cup, a global tennis tournament, which was booked prior to Golden State’s acquisition of the Golden State Valkyries, we are navigating potential venue impacts if the Valkyries were to make a historic playoff run in their inaugural season,” the statement reads. “Our primary goal is to ensure the best possible experience for our fans and athletes. At this point, with so much uncertainty in potential playoff seeding and Playoff game dates, we do not yet know what if/any impact this will have on Valkyries home games.
“The energy at Chase Center has made Ballhalla what it is: the toughest home court advantage in the WNBA. While we navigate the potential arena impacts for the postseason, the anticipation for WNBA Playoff basketball in the Bay Area is palpable. This fan base continues to fuel our team, and is a driving force behind such a historic first season.”