Venue: Chase Center – San Francisco, California
Tip‑Off: 7:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM ET
Broadcast: ESPN / YES Network / NBC Sports Bay Area / WNBA League Pass
Venue Profile – Chase Center
- Type: Indoor
- Capacity: ~18,000
- Home‑Court Impact:
- One of the loudest, most energized home environments in the league
- Valkyries play faster and shoot better at home
- Liberty have been a strong road team but have struggled in West Coast night games historically
Injury Report
New York Liberty
- Sabrina Ionescu – ACTIVE
- Breanna Stewart – ACTIVE
- Jonquel Jones – ACTIVE
- Betnijah Laney‑Hamilton – DAY‑TO‑DAY (knee soreness)
- Nyara Sabally – OUT (foot)
Golden State Valkyries
- Kelsey Plum – ACTIVE
- Skylar Diggins‑Smith – ACTIVE
- Ezi Magbegor – ACTIVE
- Kiki Iriafen – DAY‑TO‑DAY (ankle)
- Stephanie Talbot – OUT (shoulder)
Team Records & Recent Form
New York Liberty (12–7)
- Last 10: 6–4
- Road Record: 5–4
- Offensive Rating: Top‑4
- Defensive Rating: Top‑6
- Trend: Elite when Stewart and Jones dominate the interior; perimeter shooting streaky
Golden State Valkyries (12–7)
- Last 10: 7–3
- Home Record: 8–2
- Offensive Rating: Top‑3
- Defensive Rating: Middle‑tier
- Trend: High‑tempo, high‑efficiency offense; defense improving but inconsistent
Series History
- 2025 Season Series: Liberty won 2–1
- 2026 Season Series: First meeting
- Last 5 Meetings: Liberty lead 3–2
- At Chase Center: Valkyries 2–1 all‑time
- Key Trend:
- Liberty’s size has historically given Golden State problems
- Valkyries’ guard play has consistently challenged New York’s perimeter defense
Key Player Matchups
Breanna Stewart (NYL) vs. Ezi Magbegor (GSV)
Edge: New York Stewart’s versatility and shot‑creation are elite. Magbegor’s rim protection is strong, but Stewart’s perimeter threat stretches her thin.
Sabrina Ionescu (NYL) vs. Skylar Diggins‑Smith (GSV)
Edge: Even Ionescu’s shooting and playmaking vs. SDS’s speed and defensive pressure. This matchup will dictate pace and shot quality.
Jonquel Jones (NYL) vs. Kiki Iriafen (GSV)
Edge: New York If Iriafen is limited, JJ has a major advantage on the glass and in the post.
Kelsey Plum (GSV) vs. Liberty Perimeter Defense
Edge: Golden State Plum’s off‑ball movement and deep shooting are a major challenge for New York’s switching scheme.
Statistical Comparison
| Category | Liberty | Valkyries | Edge |
| Points/Game | 85.3 | 87.9 | Valkyries |
| Points Allowed | 79.8 | 83.4 | Liberty |
| FG% | 45.2% | 46.1% | Valkyries |
| 3‑Point % | 36.8% | 37.5% | Valkyries |
| Rebounding | 38.9 | 36.7 | Liberty |
| Turnovers | 13.1 | 12.4 | Valkyries |
Liberty dominate the interior; Valkyries dominate pace and perimeter efficiency.
Betting Trends
- Valkyries are 8–2 at home
- Liberty are 4–6 ATS in their last 10
- Valkyries overs have hit in 6 of last 9
- Liberty unders have hit in 5 of last 8
- Home team has won 4 of last 5 in this matchup
GAME ODDS
New York Liberty 163.5
Golden State Valkyries – 1.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, June 27, 2026
