While the Golden State Valkyries became the first WNBA expansion team to clinch a playoff berth in its first season, the team's first home playoff game will not be held at the Chase Center in San Francisco.

The first-round game, which would take place on either Sep. 16 or 17, would be held at the SAP Center in San Jose, home to the Sharks NHL team.

Team officials said the Chase Center is unavailable as the arena is preparing to host the Laver Cup international tennis tournament, scheduled for Sep. 19 to 21. Cities were asked to apply in 2021 , and the tournament was booked in 2023, before the Bay Area was awarded a WNBA franchise.

In a statement, the team said it "explored every possible option" to host the game at Chase Center. Oakland Arena, the longtime home of the co-owned Golden

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