Overview

• The Golden State Valkyries tipped off their first-ever regular-season game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Chase Center on May 16, 2025.
• The Valkyries are the WNBA's first expansion franchise in 17 years, launched by Golden State Warriors owners Joe Lacob and Peter Guber.
• The team has already sold over 10,000 season tickets and secured more than 20 corporate sponsors, including JPMorgan Chase, Sephora, and Kaiser Permanente.
• NBA stars Stephen Curry and Steve Kerr publicly endorsed the Valkyries, with Kerr attending the debut game and Curry pledging frequent support.
• Head coach Natalie Nakase, a former assistant with the Las Vegas Aces, leads the team, which aims to set new standards in women’s professional basketball.