The Golden State Valkyries won their first WNBA championship in just their second season, defeating the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in Game 7 of the 2026 WNBA Finals on October 31 at Chase Center in San Francisco. Gabby Williams led the Valkyries to the historic victory, securing the franchise's inaugural title.
Kayla Thornton and her teammates celebrated on the court after the final buzzer, marking the culmination of a remarkable playoff run. The Valkyries became the first expansion team to win a WNBA championship in their second year.
