Press & Media

Resources for journalists covering The Pass — the free community platform where Bay Area season ticket holders pass unused seats to fans who'll use them.

Latest Release

July 2026

Two Arenas, One Night: The Pass Launches Bay FC Support the Same Night as a Valkyries Home Game

The platform's second Bay Area women's pro team, chosen by fan vote — live July 18.

Fast Facts

• Free ticket-sharing for Bay Area women's professional sports — no fees, no resale, ever
• 1,100+ Bay Area fans on the platform, grown entirely organically since May 2026
• 122 seats passed fan-to-fan, free, since launch
• Season ticket holders post seats in about 60 seconds; a raffle matches them with a local fan; tickets transfer through official channels
• Live for Golden State Valkyries games; Bay FC support launches July 18, 2026
• Founded by Santa Clara University graduate Matthew VanDerhoof ('26)

About The Pass

The Pass is a free community platform connecting Bay Area season ticket holders with fans for last-minute seats at women's professional sports games. No fees, no resale — every seat deserves a fan. The Pass is live for Golden State Valkyries games, with Bay FC support launching July 18, 2026. Learn more at thepassbayarea.com.

Founder

Matthew VanDerhoof founded The Pass in 2026 after watching sold-out Bay Area arenas play to visibly empty seats. A Santa Clara University graduate ('26), he built and runs the platform independently as a fan-first community project. Available for interviews — see contact below.

Assets

Logo (PNG) Social card (PNG)

App screenshots, founder headshot, and additional assets available on request.

Media Contact

The Pass is an independent fan community and is not affiliated with the Golden State Valkyries, Bay FC, the WNBA, or the NWSL.