Overview
- The Golden State Valkyries, the WNBA's 13th franchise, play their inaugural regular-season game against the Los Angeles Sparks on May 16, 2025, at the Chase Center in San Francisco.
- The team is owned by Golden State Warriors owners Peter Guber and Joe Lacob, who rebranded their sports company as 'Golden State' to unify their franchises and initiatives.
- Head coach Natalie Nakase leads a finalized roster featuring Tiffany Hayes and Monique Billings, though none of their 2025 draft picks are on the active roster yet.
- The Valkyries have secured over 20 founding brand partners, including JPMorgan Chase, Kaiser Permanente, Sephora, and United Airlines, emphasizing the unique sponsorship dynamics in women's sports.
- Strong community engagement has fueled fan interest, with their preseason home game drawing 17,428 attendees and their regular-season debut selling out 18,064 seats.