Fans of the Valkyries gathered at Rikki's in San Francisco's Castro district on October 29, 2026, to watch Game 6 of their team's playoff series. Despite the Valkyries suffering a loss, the crowd gave the team a standing ovation in a show of support.
The scene was captured by photographer Lizzy Myers for SFGATE, showing fans reacting to the game's conclusion. The Valkyries' season ended with the defeat, but the ovation highlighted the strong connection between the team and its supporters.
Alex Simon reported on the event for Yahoo Sports on October 30, 2026.
