Golden State Valkyries

The Golden State Valkyries are the WNBA's newest expansion franchise, set to begin play in 2025 as the sister team of the Golden State Warriors. The Valkyries will call Chase Center in San Francisco home, sharing the state-of-the-art arena with one of the NBA's most successful franchises. The Bay Area's tech-savvy, diverse population and passion for basketball create an ideal market for the WNBA's expansion into Northern California. The Valkyries' connection to the Warriors organization provides access to championship-level infrastructure, fan engagement, and organizational expertise. As the WNBA's first new team in the Bay Area, the Valkyries are poised to build a new chapter of women's basketball in one of America's most dynamic regions.

The Golden State Valkyries were announced as an WNBA expansion franchise in 2024, with the team name revealed as a nod to Norse mythology and fierce warrior spirit. The franchise represents the league's continued growth and the soaring popularity of women's basketball, joining the WNBA at a time of unprecedented interest and investment. The Valkyries will build their identity from the ground up, with the 2025 season marking the beginning of what promises to be an exciting new era. The Bay Area previously hosted the Sacramento Monarchs, who won the 2005 championship before folding in 2009, making the Valkyries the return of WNBA basketball to Northern California. The franchise's inaugural season will write the first chapter in what the organization hopes will be a long and successful history.