Golden State Storm debuts locally
The Golden State Storm kicked off their inaugural women’s tackle‑football season in the Bay Area, adding a new family‑friendly professional sports option and community events this spring. Early season games and outreach programs are positioned as youth inspiration opportunities. (abc7news.com)
Kickoff is set for March 28, 2026 at Laney Field in Oakland, with the Storm opening against the San Diego Rebellion. (businesswire.com (businesswire.com)) Laney Field will host multiple home dates tied to the Storm’s season schedule — St. Francis Winery is slated to activate there on March 28, April 4 and May 2 during game-day operations. (pressdemocrat.com (pressdemocrat.com)) The organization lists a roster of 55 players and 11 coaches as part of its inaugural operational staff. (goldenstatestorm.com (goldenstatestorm.com)) Dallas Hartwell is identified as the team’s head coach in the season announcement. (am870theanswer.com (am870theanswer.com)) Open tryouts to identify talent for the Storm’s inaugural professional flag football squad were scheduled for December 2 and December 9, 2025. (businesswire.com (businesswire.com)) The franchise unveiled a founding advisory board on Aug. 4, 2025 to connect youth flag programs, sponsorship outreach and NIL opportunities to the team’s community strategy. (wnfcfootball.com (wnfcfootball.com)) General admission for the March 28 home game was listed at about $25 on local event listings, and official team merchandise — including jerseys and hoodies — is available through the Storm/WNFC channels. (sf.funcheap.com (sf.funcheap.com); wnfcfootball.com/store (wnfcfootball.com))
