Established
2025
City
San Francisco
League History
2025 – Present / Women’s National Basketball Association
Team History
2025 – Present / Golden State Valkyries
Nickname
Valkyries – The nickname "Golden State Valkyries" originates from Norse mythology, depicting Valkyries as fearless warrior women. This name was chosen to symbolize strength, boldness, and fierceness, reflecting the team's and its players' characteristics.
The team's logo features the Bay Bridge, symbolizing the connection between San Francisco and Oakland. The bridge cables double as wings, and the tower doubles as a sword. The thirteen lines from the sword represent the Valkyries as the thirteenth team in the league, and the wings split the space into five triangles to represent the ten players on the court.
The Golden State Valkyries are set to begin play in 2025 as a Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) member, marking the league's 13th active team and first expansion franchise since 2008. The team will play its home games at the Chase Center in San Francisco while headquartered in Oakland.
The team's brand identity is described as a combination of strength and grace. It aims to write the next chapter in the epic tale of the WNBA, a league that has transcended limitations and norms over the last 27 years.
The name was partly developed as a tie-in to the NBA team's nickname, as the Golden State Valkyries share ownership and a similar name with the Golden State Warriors. The intention is to lean into the existing brand while developing its identity.
The Golden State Valkyries' nickname was officially announced on May 14, 2024, and the team's brand identity was unveiled as a modern interpretation of Valkyries: strong, bold, and fierce.
The Golden State Valkyries' nickname originates from Norse mythology and symbolizes strength, boldness, and fierceness, reflecting the team's and its players' characteristics. The name was chosen to create synergy with the NBA team's nickname and develop the team's identity within the league.
Championship
WNBA Championships 0
Arena
2025 - Present / Chase Center
Owner
2025 – Present / Joe Lacob, Peter Guber
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- 2025
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Valkyries Unveil Roster From Expansion Draft
The Golden State Valkyries have announced the team’s WNBA Expansion Draft selections, presented by CarMax, the first step in building out its inaugural roster ahead of the 2025 WNBA season on ecember 6, at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Golden State will participate in its first WNBA draft in 2025. The Golden State Valkyries formed their 2025 roster ... -
Valkyrie’s Bold Entrance into the WNBA
The Golden State Valkyries are an American professional basketball team based in San Francisco, California. The team is scheduled to begin play in 2025 as a member of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), being the first expansion team in the WNBA since the Atlanta Dream in 2008. A WNBA expansion draft occurred in early December 2024, and Golden State ...
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History of the Valkyries
One of the most exciting aspects of the Golden State Valkyries' future start in the WNBA is the opportunity to compete against some of the best teams and players in the world. The WNBA is known for its high competition and talent, and I do not doubt that the Valkyries will rise to the challenge.
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The WNBA is expanding, and the Golden State Valkyries are leading the charge. In this video, we introduce you to the league’s newest franchise — the Golden State Valkyries. From the team’s name and branding to where they’ll play and what fans can expect...
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