The Golden State Valkyries secured the franchise's first WNBA championship on October 31, 2026, defeating the Atlanta Dream in a decisive Game 7 of the WNBA Finals at Chase Center in San Francisco. The victory marks a historic milestone for the expansion team, which lifted the championship trophy in front of its home crowd.
Photographs from the scene show Valkyries players celebrating with the trophy following the series-clinching win. The best-of-seven finals series concluded with Golden State prevailing in the winner-take-all contest, capping off the league's 2026 season.
