The newest franchise in the league will play its inaugural season at Laney Field in Oakland.
The Golden State Storm, the newest franchise in the Women’s National Football Conference (WNFC), has announced their full 2026 inaugural season schedule. This marks an exciting step in the team’s journey towards their debut on the field this spring.
The Storm will kick off their season at home on March 28, 2026, where local fans will get their first chance to see the team take on the San Diego Rebellion at Laney Field in Oakland.
“We’ve built this team from the ground up, focusing on strength, power, and athleticism to compete at the highest level,” said Dallas Hartwell, Head Coach of The Storm. “I’m incredibly excited for the upcoming season. The Storm will be surging in every game, and we’re ready to show the league — and our amazing fans — what our athletes are made of.”
2026 Inaugural Season Schedule
Date |
Week |
Away |
Home |
3/28/26 |
Week 1 |
SDR |
GSS |
4/4/26 |
Week 2 |
LV |
GSS |
4/11/26 |
Week 3 |
GSS |
SEA |
4/18/26 |
Week 4 |
BYE |
|
4/25/26 |
Week 5 |
GSS |
SDR |
5/2/26 |
Week 6 |
ORE |
GSS |
5/9/26 |
Week 7 |
BYE |
|
5/16/26 |
Week 8 |
GSS |
LA |
Schedule subject to change. Playoffs & the championship game will take place in June.
The WNFC also released the full season schedule for all teams this week.
As enthusiasm for women’s professional sports continues to rise across the country, The Golden State Storm anticipates strong demand for their inaugural season. The team is eager to deliver a thrilling, family-friendly game-day atmosphere paired with elite-level performances on the field. To get early access to tickets sign up at www.goldenstatestorm.com/pages/tickets.
The Storm is also establishing a professional flag football team, which will debut during the upcoming 2026 season. This expansion complements the organization's existing tackle football operations.
To identify talent for this inaugural flag squad, open tryouts have been scheduled on two dates; Tuesday, December 2, 2025 and Tuesday, December 9, 2025. All qualified and interested athletes are encouraged to attend. Pre-registration is required and you can get more information on location and time at Golden State Storm Tryouts.
To learn more about both teams and to be a part of the Storm Surge, go to www.goldenstatestorm.com.
About the Golden State Storm
The Golden State Storm is the newest franchise in the Women’s National Football Conference (WNFC) and is proud to be the first women’s professional tackle football team to debut in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Storm is more than a team - it’s a movement dedicated to empowering women and girls through sport. Established in 2025, and set to electrify audiences in their 2026 season debut, the Storm is rooted in equity, power, and community and are committed to empowering the next generation of female athletes in football. To learn more, visit www.goldenstatestorm.com.
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Contacts
Media Contact: Heather Hatlo Porter, pr@goldenstatestorm.com
