Chase Center
Chase Center, known as “Ballhalla (for Valkyries games)”, is a basketball arena in San Francisco, California, home of the Golden State Warriors (NBA, Western Conference). It opened in 2019, making it 7 years old in 2026 and seats 18,064 for basketball. That makes it the 21st-largest arena in NBA.
Arena facts
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Home of
- Golden State Warriors
- Conference
- NBA · Western Conference · Pacific Division
- Opened
- 2019
- Capacity
- 18,064
- Nickname
- Ballhalla (for Valkyries games)
- Also home to
- Golden State Valkyries (WNBA)
San Francisco Dons (NCAA) - Size rank in NBA
- 21st of 30
Famous games at Chase Center
- Oct. 24, 2019: The Warriors lost their first regular-season game at Chase Center 141-122 to the Los Angeles Clippers.
- March 26, 2022: Duke beat Arkansas 78-69 in the West Regional final before 17,739 fans, sending Duke to the Final Four.
- June 13, 2022: Golden State beat Boston 104-94 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, then clinched the title in Boston three nights later.
- Feb. 16, 2025: Stephen Curry was MVP of the All-Star Game's new four-team format as Shaq's OGs beat Chuck's Global Stars 41-25 in the final.
- May 16, 2025: The expansion Golden State Valkyries played their first WNBA game before a sellout crowd, losing 84-67 to the Los Angeles Sparks.
Game night
Getting there. Muni T Third Street light rail stops at UCSF/Chase Center station, with ferry service also nearby.
Parking. About 950 on-site parking spaces.
Seating & views at Chase Center
Chase Center seats 18,064 for Warriors games in a two-bowl layout: the 100-level lower bowl (sections 101 to 124, with premium courtside sections numbered separately) and the 200-level upper bowl (sections 201 to 225). It has 136 suites, including a ring of 44 between the bowls, 32 courtside lounges and 60 theatre boxes along the sidelines. The WNBA's Valkyries also play here, when the building is nicknamed Ballhalla.
Parking & tailgating at Chase Center
On-site parking is limited to about 950 spaces in the Mercedes-Benz and Warriors Way garages, and the arena recommends reserving a spot before game day. Transit is easier: your game ticket is your Muni fare all day, and the T Third Street line stops at UCSF/Chase Center, with extra event trains from Chinatown. The 78X Arena Express runs from 16th St. Mission BART, Caltrain is a 15 to 20 minute walk, and ferries serve Mission Bay.
Plan your trip to Chase Center
Arenas near Chase Center10
- 1D-IThe Sobrato Center — San Francisco Dons same city
- 2D-IHaas Pavilion — California Golden Bears 11 mi
- 3D-IUniversity Credit Union Pavilion — Saint Mary's Gaels 22 mi
- 4D-IMaples Pavilion — Stanford Cardinal 28 mi
- 5D-ILeavey Center — Santa Clara Broncos 38 mi
- 6D-IProvident Credit Union Event Center — San Jose State Spartans 43 mi
- 7G LeagueKaiser Permanente Arena — Santa Cruz Warriors 60 mi
- 8G LeagueAdventist Health Arena — Stockton Kings 63 mi
- 9D-IAlex G. Spanos Center — Pacific Tigers 63 mi
- 10D-IUniversity Credit Union Center — UC Davis Aggies 66 mi
Questions about Chase Center
Where do the Golden State Warriors play home games?
The Golden State Warriors play at Chase Center in San Francisco, California.
How many people does Chase Center hold?
Chase Center seats 18,064 for basketball.
When did Chase Center open?
Chase Center opened in 2019.
What is Chase Center’s nickname?
Chase Center is known as “Ballhalla (for Valkyries games).”
Where do I park for games at Chase Center?
About 950 on-site parking spaces.
What other arenas are near Chase Center?
The Sobrato Center is also in San Francisco. See the full list of nearby arenas on this page.
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