It’s the Golden State Valkyries versus the Toronto Tempo at Coca-Cola Coliseum on July 8, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Location: Coca-Cola Coliseum, Toronto, ON
- League Package: WNBA League Pass
How to Watch Golden State Valkyries vs. Toronto Tempo on July 8, 2026
You can watch the Toronto Tempo take on the Golden State Valkyries live with DIRECTV on WNBA League Pass on July 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET.
Golden State Valkyries (15-7) at Toronto Tempo (9-11) — Game Preview
The Golden State Valkyries (15-7) head north to face the Toronto Tempo (9-11) at Coca-Cola Coliseum on July 8, 2026. Toronto’s offense has been the more prolific of the two, averaging 90.1 points per game against Golden State’s 82.0, though the Valkyries have turned a tighter identity into the better record.
Marina Mabrey anchors the Tempo attack, putting up 21.1 points per game on 45.5 percent shooting and an 86.1 percent clip from the free-throw line. Golden State counters with Gabby Williams, who is averaging 15.3 points per game while shooting 72.9 percent at the stripe, giving the Valkyries a steady scoring option even on nights the offense stalls.
The backcourt battle adds another layer, with Veronica Burton distributing 5.2 assists per game for Golden State while Julie Allemand runs the show for Toronto at 5.1 assists per game and just 1.5 turnovers. The Valkyries sit just 0.5 games behind the WNBA’s league leader, while the Tempo find themselves 3 games back in the standings, a gap that shows up in the win column even when the box scores stay close.
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The Golden State Valkyries vs. Toronto Tempo game starts at 7:00 PM ET.
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Players to Watch: Golden State Valkyries vs. Toronto Tempo
Golden State Valkyries
Gabby Williams — F. Gabby Williams gives the Valkyries frontcourt scoring punch, putting up 15.3 points per game on 41.5 percent shooting from the field this season. She backs that up by connecting on 72.9 percent of her free throw attempts, turning trips to the line into close to automatic points down the stretch.
Veronica Burton — G. Running the point for Golden State, Veronica Burton dishes 5.2 assists per game while logging 28.2 minutes a night, the heaviest workload among the team’s guards. Her 1.7 turnovers per game keep the offense clicking, a ratio that lets the Valkyries control tempo in close games.
Kiah Stokes — C. Kiah Stokes patrols the paint for Golden State, hauling in 5.1 rebounds per game with 4.3 of those coming off the defensive glass. Her 0.8 offensive boards per game round out a profile built more around positioning than putbacks.
Toronto Tempo
Marina Mabrey — G. Marina Mabrey leads Toronto’s offense with 21.1 points per game, shooting 45.5 percent from the field to pace all scorers in this matchup. She is nearly automatic from the line too, converting 86.1 percent of her free throw attempts.
Julie Allemand — G. At the point for the Tempo, Julie Allemand hands out 5.1 assists per game while logging 27.4 minutes a night. Her 1.5 turnovers per game give her a cleaner assist-to-turnover profile than Burton’s mark on the visiting side.
Nyara Sabally — F. Toronto’s rebounding runs through Nyara Sabally, who grabs 5.2 boards per game split between 3.4 on the defensive end and 1.8 on the offensive glass. That offensive rebounding rate outpaces Golden State’s Kiah Stokes, who collects just 0.8 per game on the offensive boards.
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