The Golden State Valkyries captured the WNBA championship on November 1, 2026, just two years after the franchise began play. The expansion team defeated the Atlanta Dream in a decisive Game 7 to secure the title.
The victory marks the fastest path to a championship for any expansion team in WNBA history. The Valkyries' triumph came in front of a home crowd at Chase Center, completing a remarkable turnaround for a franchise that did not exist prior to the 2025 season.
Game 7 featured a tightly contested battle, with the Valkyries prevailing in the final minutes. The series win caps a season in which Golden State finished with the league's best regular-season record and advanced through the playoffs with a combination of veteran leadership and emerging talent.
