The Golden State Valkyries became the fastest expansion team in American professional sports history to win a championship, capturing the WNBA title on October 17, 2026. In Game 1 of the WNBA Finals at Chase Center in San Francisco, the Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream, with Gabby Williams playing a pivotal role in the victory.
The achievement drew reactions from prominent figures including former President Barack Obama and tennis legend Martina Navratilova, among others.
