Fan of the WNBA detained for tossing adult novelty item on the court during the Valkyries-Dream matchup.
In a series of bizarre incidents, multiple sex toys have been thrown onto WNBA court surfaces during games in 2025. Notable instances involve matches featuring the Golden State Valkyries, Chicago Sky, Atlanta Dream, Indiana Fever, and Los Angeles Sparks. These disruptive actions, occurring multiple times within a week, have posed a significant safety risk to players, officials, and spectators alike.
In response, the WNBA has taken a firm stance, declaring that anyone caught throwing objects onto the court will be immediately ejected, banned from attending games for a minimum of one year, and may face arrest and prosecution by local authorities. One fan who threw a sex toy during a Dream game in College Park, Georgia, was indeed arrested and is currently facing charges and a ban.
The league has also emphasised its security procedures, including bag searches and restrictions, to prevent such incidents. However, some players and coaches have expressed concerns about the adequacy of these measures and have urged arenas to improve security to prevent recurrence.
Chicago Sky center Elizabeth Williams has publicly condemned the behaviour, labelling it "super disrespectful" and "really immature." Sparks coach Lynne Roberts described it as "ridiculous," "dumb," and "stupid," emphasising the importance of player safety and respect for the game.
Liberty forward Isabelle Harrison has also addressed the issue on social media, directing her comments at the arena security of the venue where the Sky game took place. It remains unclear if the fan who threw the object during the Sky game was arrested.
Players across the WNBA have voiced their concerns about these incidents. Williams finds the actions disrespectful and immature, and believes that throwing any object on the court is dangerous. She has expressed her opinions to reporters after Friday's game.
A similar incident occurred during Friday's game between the Valkyries and Sky, with an identical-looking object being tossed onto the court during the third quarter. In the Dream's game against the Valkyries, an official kicked the sex toy off the court, and a police officer removed it during the fourth quarter.
In summary, repeated sex toy tosses during WNBA games in 2025 have led to arrests, strict league responses including ejections and bans, and widespread criticism from players and officials to address fan misconduct and enhance arena security. The safety and well-being of everyone in WNBA arenas remains a top priority for the league.
The WNBA has issued stern penalties for fans who throw objects onto court surfaces, including immediate ejection, a minimum one-year ban from attending games, and potential arrest and prosecution by local authorities. Notably, a fan was arrested and charged for throwing a sex toy during a Dream game in College Park, Georgia.
Elizabeth Williams, Chicago Sky center, has publicly condemned such behaviour, labeling it "super disrespectful" and "really immature." Similar incidents have occurred during WNBA games, with sex toys being thrown onto court surfaces, disrupting games and posing a safety risk to players, officials, and spectators.
