During Friday night’s WNBA game between the Chicago Sky and the Golden State Valkyries, the match came to a sudden halt. Someone in the crowd threw a sex toy onto the court at Wintrust Arena, forcing officials to stop the game temporarily.

A video from the incident has gone viral online. In the clip, viewers can see a green object lying on the floor mid-game. When the referee approached to inspect it, it turned out to be a dildo. A member of the arena staff quickly removed the item, wrapped it in cloth, and the game continued without further delay.

twice in a week i crazy 😭 and both times valkyries playing🤔🤔 pic.twitter.com/R1m4wu0OHa

— eleanor | euros x2 🤩 (@e__gsa) August 2, 2025

Not the First Incident for the Valkyries

Interestingly, this marked the second time in just one week that a similar incident occurred during a Valkyries game. Despite the disruption, the team maintained its focus.

Golden State pulled ahead in the fourth quarter to secure a hard-fought win against the Chicago Sky. The Valkyries clinched the victory with a final score of 73-66.

Sophie Cunningham Responds to Court Incidents

WNBA player Sophie Cunningham, who plays for the Indiana Fever, addressed the growing concern on social media. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), she posted a direct message to fans.

She wrote: “stop throwing dildos on the court… you’re going to hurt one of us.”

stop throwing dildos on the court… you’re going to hurt one of us.

— Sophie Cunningham (@sophaller) August 2, 2025

Her comment reflected the frustration and safety concerns players feel about such pranks, especially as they continue to happen more often.

Cunningham Recently in the Spotlight

Sophie Cunningham has been making headlines for other reasons too. She recently wore a T-shirt reading “Hot Girls Eat Arby’s” before a game and later revealed a partnership with the fast-food chain Arby’s.

In another moment that grabbed attention, Cunningham had a slight mishap during a game between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky. While attempting a move, she lost her balance and accidentally fell into a cameraman sitting courtside. The moment was caught on camera and quickly went viral.

The video shows Cunningham tripping as she tries to throw the ball and tumbling near the cameraman’s face. Still, she bounced back immediately and continued playing, showing professionalism despite the awkward fall.

A Night of Disruption and Drama

Although the Valkyries walked away with the win, the night was overshadowed by the bizarre interruption. The incident raised concerns about fan behavior and safety on the court. With players like Cunningham speaking out, the league may need to take stronger action to prevent such disruptions in future games.