The Minnesota Lynx (32–9) travel to San Francisco to face the Golden State Valkyries (23–18) tonight at Chase Center in a late-season WNBA matchup.
Minnesota has already clinched the No. 1 seed and home-court advantage throughout the playoffs. Their focus now is fine-tuning before the postseason.
The Lynx have been the league’s dominant force all year, but with the New York Liberty stumbling, the Atlanta Dream and Las Vegas Aces have surged, threatening to challenge Minnesota’s supremacy.
The race to the finals is no longer just a two-team race. And while the regular-season crown belongs to the Lynx, whether they can handle these rising contenders in the playoffs remains uncertain.
Recent results have shown cracks. Minnesota has beaten up on the league’s bottom tier, but their losses to the Aces, Dream, and Liberty suggest they aren’t untouchable.
Against Las Vegas earlier this week, star forward Napheesa Collier managed just 12 points on 5-of-13 shooting — far below her season average of 23.1. Meanwhile, A’ja Wilson torched the Lynx with 31 points, underscoring the gap Minnesota still needs to close against elite opponents.
Tonight’s opponent, the Valkyries, have been a feel-good story in their expansion season. They’ve already clinched a playoff berth in their first year and ride a five-game winning streak into this matchup, eager to test themselves against the WNBA’s top seed.
Prediction
Expect a competitive battle, but the Lynx’s superior depth and efficiency should give them the edge.
Prediction: Minnesota Lynx 89, Golden State Valkyries 83
Injury Report
Minnesota Lynx
Alanna Smith — Out
DiJonai Carrington — Out
Golden State Valkyries
Cecilia Zandalasini — Out
Tiffany Hayes — Out
Kayla Thornton — Out
How to Watch Lynx vs. Valkyries
Tip-off for tonight’s game between the Minnesota Lynx and Golden State Valkyries is set for 8:30 PM Eastern / 7:30 PM Central / 5:30 PM Pacific at Chase Center in San Francisco.
The game airs live on FanDuel Sports Network – North in Minnesota. Fans in the Bay Area can watch the game on KPIX+ 44 for free via antenna or at no additional cost as part of most cable, satellite, and live streaming packages.
Out-of-market viewers can catch the game on WNBA League Pass.
Minnesota Lynx vs. Golden State Valkyries
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Time: 8:30 PM Eastern / 7:30 PM Central / 5:30 PM Pacific
Venue: Chase Center, San Francisco, CA
TV: FDSN North, KPIX+ 44
Streaming: WNBA League Pass
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