WNBA · Western Conference · Est. 2024 · Chase Center
Updated March 16, 2026
The Golden State Valkyries exceeded expectations in their 2025 expansion debut, and now the front office is looking to build on that foundation. Playing in the Bay Area with Warriors ownership backing them, the Valkyries have resources and ambition that most expansion teams never enjoy. Year two is about proving the inaugural season wasn't a fluke.
Attendance figures from the inaugural season were among the best in the league, fueled by the Warriors' marketing machine and a Bay Area fanbase hungry for women's basketball. The Valkyries' front office is leaning into community engagement and player accessibility to build a culture distinct from their NBA counterparts.
With the expansion draft providing a competitive foundation and a high lottery pick expected, Golden State is in asset-accumulation mode. The front office has been aggressive in identifying undervalued veterans and young talent, trying to compress the typical expansion timeline from rebuild to contender.