Golden State Valkyries vs. Minnesota Lynx: WNBA Preview, TV Info & Tip-Off Time (August 19, 2026)

Game 35

The Golden State Valkyries (25-9), second in the WNBA Western Conference, host the league-leading Minnesota Lynx (29-7) at Chase Center.

When

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 | 7:00 PM PT | Chase Center, San Francisco, CA

How to Watch

TV: USA, KPIX+ (Bay Area), KMAX (Sacramento) Radio: 95.7 The Game, ESPN 1320, The Audacy App

Latest Video

Brian Gonzales is off this episode, so Garrett Gonzales and Conrado Pascual are joined by special guest Ashmere Prasad, freelance digital journalist, to cover a big week for the Golden State Valkyries. The three celebrate the Valkyries officially clinching a playoff spot with their win over Dallas, then break the news that the WNBA All-Star Game is coming to Ballhalla in 2027. 

Last Time Out

Valkyries: Golden State beat the Dallas Wings 78-70 on Monday at Chase Center to clinch a playoff berth and complete a season sweep of Dallas. Gabby Williams led the way with 23 points and seven rebounds, while Veronica Burton added 16 points and five assists. The win was Golden State's sixth straight.

Lynx: Minnesota is riding a four-game winning streak of its own, most recently a 92-87 win over the Las Vegas Aces on Saturday. Olivia Miles led the way with 23 points and eight assists, while Napheesa Collier added 19 points. The Lynx were the first team in the league to clinch a playoff spot this season.

The Only Team the Valkyries Haven't Beaten

Golden State enters on a six-game winning streak, but Minnesota is the one team still standing between the Valkyries and a perfect record against the rest of the league — the Lynx have won both meetings between these teams this season, an 87-84 decision in Minneapolis on June 4 and an 81-75 win at Chase Center on June 19, when rookie Olivia Miles torched Golden State for a career-high 28 points on a rookie-record eight three-pointers. Miles headlines a Minnesota roster with three All-Stars, including reigning MVP runner-up Napheesa Collier. Golden State counters with the best defense in the WNBA — a league-best 101.4 defensive rating and 76.7 opponent points per game, having held opponents to 70 points or fewer a league-leading 10 times this season. 

The teams meet again in Minneapolis on August 24, so tonight is a chance for the Valkyries to get on the board against the Lynx before the regular-season series wraps up.

Latest News

Valkyries: Center Iliana Rupert remains out for the remainder of the season due to pregnancy. Janelle Salaun (right knee soreness) and Kiah Stokes (concussion) have both returned to full health and are off the injury report.

Lynx: Minnesota has ruled out Chloe Bibby for personal reasons; she has yet to make her Lynx debut. Emma Čechová is out for the season with a torn ACL.

 Playoff picture: Golden State clinched its second straight playoff berth with Monday's win over Dallas. Minnesota remains the top seed in the West and is on pace to top last season's 34-10 mark.

Tip-off is at 7:00 PM PT. Tune in on USA or 95.7 The Game.