XX-XY Athletics founder Jennifer Sey says she and her group experience verbal abuse and insults from Golden State Valkyries fans during Game 1 of the 2026 WNBA Finals in San Francisco. Reports describe hostile interactions in the arena, with some coverage including video of fans shouting at Sey’s group while they wore XX-XY Athletics shirts.
The incident is presented against the wider backdrop of a growing public dispute over transgender participation in women’s sports. Multiple outlets link the confrontation to Sey’s continued involvement in the debate and to earlier statements from Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham this season, which became a focal point for broader discussion and backlash.
While all accounts agree Sey was attacked by fans during the game and that XX-XY Athletics clothing was involved, they differ in emphasis: some highlight specific verbal exchanges captured on video, while others focus on Sey’s reaction and comments after the incident. All sources portray the event as part of a polarized climate surrounding transgender athletes and eligibility rules in the WNBA.
