All eyes were on Game 5 of the 2026 WNBA Finals Monday night. And some of those eyes belonged to famous faces.
The Golden State Valkyries ground out a 64-55 win over the Atlanta Dream at a sold-out Chase Center to take a 3-2 series lead. Among the Ballhalla faithful was Oakland native Zendaya and former USWNT star Megan Rapinoe, who led the courtside celebrity roll call.
Star-Studded Crowd Shows Up for Valkyries vs Dream at Ballhalla
They weren't the only ones drawn to the Dream vs Valkyries matchup, though.
WNBA legend Candace Parker showed up to the game with her son. Meanwhile Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi and Bay Area rapper E-40 filled out the celebrity section. Producer P-Lo was in the building too. His track, "Put Me on Something," has become the unofficial Valkyries anthem for every home game this season.
Those high-profile names reflect just how far the Valkyries' fanbase has come.
On the court, Kiah Stokes led the team with 13 points, eight rebounds, and three blocks, limiting Angel Reese to just seven points.
The win marked a needed one for Golden State. With a 3-2 series lead, the Valkyries could clinch the title by taking Thursday's Game 6 at State Farm Arena,
