It’s the Chicago Sky versus the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center on August 12, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 10:00 PM ET
- Location: Chase Center, San Francisco, CA
- TV Channels: CNBC, USA Network
- League Package: WNBA League Pass
How to Watch Chicago Sky vs. Golden State Valkyries on August 12, 2026
You can watch the Golden State Valkyries take on the Chicago Sky live on DIRECTV on CNBC and USA Network on August 12, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET.
Chicago Sky (12-21) at Golden State Valkyries (23-9) — Game Preview
The Chicago Sky head to Chase Center to face the Golden State Valkyries, a matchup pitting a team fighting to stay relevant in the standings against one of the steadier outfits in the league this season. Statistically the two clubs sit closer than the records suggest, with Chicago actually outscoring Golden State at 88.2 points per game to the Valkyries’ 83.3, even as the Sky give the ball away more often at 12.5 turnovers a night compared to Golden State’s 10.5. Natasha Cloud runs Chicago’s offense at 4.9 assists per game while logging 28.4 minutes a night, and Kamilla Cardoso does the heavy lifting inside with 8.7 rebounds per game, 6.0 of them on the defensive glass. DiJonai Carrington gives the Sky a third scoring option in that same backcourt, averaging 12.5 points per game on 43.1% shooting from the floor.
On the home side, Gabby Williams leads Golden State in scoring at 14.7 points per game on 42.0% shooting, while Veronica Burton tops the team in assists at 5.7 per game. Kayla Thornton rounds out Golden State’s frontcourt production with 5.1 rebounds per game, a number that carries more weight with Kiah Stokes sidelined by a concussion. Golden State sits three games behind the WNBA’s leader while Chicago trails by nine, a gap in the standings that lines up with the gulf between these two records.
National TV
CNBC, USA Network
League Packages
WNBA League Pass
What Time is the Chicago Sky vs. Golden State Valkyries Game Today?
The Chicago Sky vs. Golden State Valkyries game starts at 10:00 PM ET.
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Players to Watch: Chicago Sky vs. Golden State Valkyries
Chicago Sky
Natasha Cloud — G. Cloud quarterbacks Chicago’s backcourt, averaging 4.9 assists per game while logging 28.4 minutes a night to keep the Sky’s offense organized. She protects the ball well for the workload, turning it over just 2.2 times per game.
Kamilla Cardoso — C. Chicago leans on Cardoso to control the paint, and she delivers 8.7 rebounds per game with 6.0 of those coming on the defensive end. Her 2.7 offensive boards per game give the Sky a second-chance look a shorthanded frontcourt badly needs.
DiJonai Carrington — G. Carrington supplies scoring punch off Chicago’s perimeter, putting up 12.5 points per game on 43.1% shooting from the floor. She gets to the free-throw line often enough to matter too, converting at a 75.8% clip once she’s there.
Golden State Valkyries
Gabby Williams — F. Williams leads Golden State in scoring at 14.7 points per game, shooting 42.0% from the field to anchor the Valkyries’ attack. She also converts 72.7% of her free throws, adding to her value as the team’s primary scoring option.
Veronica Burton — G. Burton runs the show for Golden State, topping the roster with 5.7 assists per game across 28.7 minutes a night. She takes care of the ball while doing it, giving it away just 1.5 times per game.
Kayla Thornton — F. Thornton rounds out Golden State’s frontcourt production, contributing 5.1 rebounds per game with 3.7 of those on the defensive glass. She adds 8.7 points per game on top of that work, filling valuable minutes with Kiah Stokes sidelined by a concussion.
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