It’s not something you expect to see during a professional basketball game—but for the second time in just a week, a WNBA match had to be paused because a sex toy was thrown onto the court. Yes, really.
Friday night’s matchup between the Chicago Sky and the Golden State Valkyries took a bizarre turn during the third quarter when a bright green object suddenly landed mid-play.
Officials quickly blew the whistle and paused the game while they dealt with the situation.
Players Left Confused—And Amused
As the fluorescent green object was swept aside, players and coaches stood around looking more confused than anything.
One person who clearly found the humor in the moment was Sky’s Kamilla Cardoso, who was seen laughing with teammates as the court was cleared.
Eventually, someone on the team carefully picked up the item using a towel and got rid of it.
Luckily, the interruption didn’t drag on too long—and this time, the officials handled it quickly and decisively.
A Repeat Offense from the Stands
This wasn’t the first time fans saw this kind of chaos unfold.
Just four days earlier, a similar incident happened during the Atlanta Dream’s game against the Valkyries. That time, though, the reaction was much slower.
Instead of halting play immediately, officials allowed the possession to continue before finally stopping the game.
The object in question was again a sex toy—prompting awkward commentary, confused expressions, and even a close-up camera shot that left little to the imagination.
Police Stepped In After the First Incident
During that earlier game, once the possession ended and officials realized what had landed on the court, a police officer sitting courtside stepped in.
In a strange twist, footage appeared to show a fan handing the officer a cloth to help pick up the item safely.
Arena staff then made a clear announcement: any fan caught throwing objects onto the court would be ejected.
Commentators weren’t shy about their frustration, expressing disbelief that the Valkyries had to continue playing through the disruption.
Valkyries Take the Win Despite the Chaos
Back to Friday’s game—when the object was thrown, the Chicago Sky were leading 39-37.
But despite the awkward interruption and the laughter that followed, the Golden State Valkyries came back strong, eventually winning the game 73-66 on the road.
A Growing Concern for Arena Security
While the incidents may have sparked some chuckles on social media, they’ve also raised serious questions about arena security.
Commentators and fans alike have called for stricter enforcement to prevent similar stunts in the future.
As amusing—or uncomfortable—as these moments may be, one thing is clear: there’s no place for this kind of behavior in professional sports.
Let’s hope this doesn’t become a trend.