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    New York Liberty v. Golden State Valkyries (AAPI Heritage Night)

    Illustration for New York Liberty v. Golden State Valkyries (AAPI Heritage Night)

    Thursday, May 21, 2026

    8:00 PM

    Barclays Center

    Brooklyn, NYC

    Scheduled

    About This Event

    At Barclays Center the New York Liberty host the Golden State Valkyries for an AAPI Heritage Night WNBA matchup. The Liberty, a Brooklyn-based original franchise established in 1997, and the Valkyries, a Bay Area expansion team launched in 2025 with home dates at Chase Center and operations in Oakland, bring distinct regional histories to a game defined by structure and pace.

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    New York Liberty

    New York Liberty

    New York Liberty are a Brooklyn-based professional women’s basketball team, part of the WNBA’s Eastern Conference and among the league’s original franchises, established in 1997. Their home schedule is anchored at Barclays Center, where the game functions as a live, time-bound performance shaped by crowd rhythm and tactical adjustments.

    Golden State Valkyries

    Golden State Valkyries

    The Golden State Valkyries are a WNBA franchise from the San Francisco Bay Area, launched for the 2025 season and competing in the league’s Western Conference. They play home dates at Chase Center, with basketball operations based across the bay in Oakland.