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Ticket Sales Surge Ahead of Paige Bueckers vs. Kaitlyn Chen Matchup

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Toran Flores | Last updated Jun 17, 2025 6:45 PM ET

There's been a lot of anticipation leading up to the matchup between the Dallas Wings and Golden State Valkyries on Tuesday night.

The matchup between the struggling Wings and the first-year expansion team Valkyries will feature two former college teammates facing off for the first time in their WNBA careers.

2025 No. 1 overall pick Paige Bueckers will go up against her former UConn teammate Kaitlyn Chen.

As tipoff approaches, Valkyries guard Kaitlyn Chen is set to take the court in potentially her WNBA debut – a surprise to many considering she was waived by Golden State before the start of the regular season.

The move sparked controversy, as the Valkyries had selected Chen in the third round of the 2025 WNBA Draft.

Golden State would then proceed to bring Chen back, and on June 15, she resigned with the Valkyries before briefly pursuing other opportunities in the 3XBA league.

The anticipation of this matchup has been heavy in recent days, and it's been reflected in the Dallas Wings' ticket sales.

Joey Mistretta of ClutchPoints reported on the ticket sales leading up to the matchup between former UConn teammates Paige Bueckers and Kaitlyn Chen.

"According to a source, the Wings’ traffic on Vivid Seats increased 34% after Kaitlyn Chen recently signed with the Valkyries. Chen will play against former UConn teammate Paige Bueckers with Geno Auriemma expected to be in attendance as well," Mistretta said on X.

The Valkyries-Wings game tonight is drawing no shortage of attention.

According to a source, the Wings’ traffic on Vivid Seats increased 34% after Kaitlyn Chen recently signed with the Valkyries. Chen will play against former UConn teammate Paige Bueckers with Geno Auriemma… pic.twitter.com/86u1PgC1o2
— Joey Mistretta (@JoeyMistretta_) June 17, 2025