Hip-hop pioneer MC Lyte will perform at halftime of the Golden State Valkyries' winner-take-all WNBA Finals Game 7, while San Francisco's Glide Ensemble will deliver the national anthem before tip-off. The decisive championship game is scheduled for October 30, 2026, marking the franchise's first appearance in a Finals Game 7.
MC Lyte, a Grammy-nominated artist and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, recently appeared at the 57th NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, California, on February 28, 2026. The Glide Ensemble, known for its gospel and inspirational performances, represents San Francisco's historic Glide Memorial Church community.
