Golden State Valkyries vs. Chicago Sky: WNBA Preview, TV Info & Tip-Off Time (August 21, 2026)

Game 36

Golden State Valkyries (25-10) at Chicago Sky (14-22)

When

Friday, August 21, 2026 | 4:30 PM PT (7:30 PM ET) | Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL

How to Watch

TV: ION (national) Radio: The Audacy App

Latest Video

Brian Gonzales and Garrett Gonzales go live right after the final buzzer to break down the Golden State Valkyries' huge regular season matchup against the Minnesota Lynx, the top team in the WNBA. The two go through the entire game — the biggest moments, the performances that stood out, and what it means going forward. They also get Brian's thoughts on the WNBA All-Star Game coming to his hometown of San Francisco.

Last Time Out

Valkyries: Fell 77-66 to the Minnesota Lynx at home Wednesday. Janelle Salaun led Golden State off the bench with 15 points, six rebounds and three assists, while Veronica Burton added 14 points, four rebounds and seven assists.

Sky: Topped the New York Liberty 93-86 at home Tuesday. Natasha Cloud set a career high with 35 points to go with nine rebounds and six assists — the first 35-point, five-rebound, five-assist game in Sky franchise history. Kamilla Cardoso added 17 points, 12 rebounds and four assists.

A Season Series Decider, With Playoff Stakes on Both Ends

Golden State opens a five-game road trip looking to shore up the West's No. 2 seed, with the third-place Indiana Fever just 1.5 games back and first-place Minnesota four games ahead. Chicago sits six games out of the final playoff spot but has won two straight and isn't folding. Friday's game also settles the season series — the Valkyries and Sky have split their first two meetings this year.

Latest News

Valkyries: Center Iliana Rupert remains out for the remainder of the season (pregnancy) — the only player on Golden State's injury report.

Sky: Chicago will be shorthanded. DiJonai Carrington (left foot) and Skylar Diggins (right knee, out since July 7) are both ruled out, and Rickea Jackson is done for the season with a torn ACL. Aicha Coulibaly (right knee) is questionable.

Tip-off is at 4:30 PM PT. Tune in on ION.