San Francisco (Azat TV) – Actress Zendaya attended Game 5 of the 2026 WNBA Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, at Chase Center in San Francisco. Reported by SFGATE, the Oakland-born Emmy winner watched the pivotal matchup from the stands rather than courtside, wearing a giveaway purple team T-shirt over her outfit and cheering alongside local fans during the second half.
Her appearance at Ballhalla came following a busy week of Northern California sports and family visits. Just days earlier, on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, she was spotted at Folsom High School in Sacramento County to support her nephew, senior linebacker EJ Coleman, whose team secured a 42-41 victory over Del Oro High School, according to reporting by the San Francisco Chronicle.
Fan Experience and Celebrities in the Stands
Sitting with her mother, Claire Stoermer, Zendaya kept her attendance understated while actively participating in the arena atmosphere. Witnesses observed her waving purple giveaway thundersticks and dancing to a halftime performance by Oakland R&b group En Vogue, who delivered a medley including “My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It)” and “Free Your Mind.”
When she was displayed on the Chase Center jumbotron during the game, the crowd responded with loud cheers. Zendaya was joined in the arena by several other notable Bay Area figures and athletes, including rap legend E-40, World Cup winner Megan Rapinoe, and 12-time NBA All-Star Chris Paul.
Player Reactions and Game Context
The celebrity sighting held particular significance for the home team. Valkyries guard Veronica Burton had stated the previous week that she hoped Zendaya and her husband, Tom Holland, would attend a game during the championship series, admitting she might feel nervous knowing the actress was watching.
On the floor, the Valkyries held a 56-44 lead midway through the fourth quarter, with Burton leading the team’s statistical efforts as the franchise contested a crucial juncture of the best-of-seven championship series.