🏀 Golden State Valkyries

WNBAWesternern ConferenceEst. 2025no championships yet

2025

Founded

Championships

18,064

Arena Seats

Western

Conference

About the Golden State Valkyries

The Golden State Valkyries are one of the WNBA's newest expansion teams, launching in 2025 as part of the league's ambitious expansion era. Owned by the Golden State Warriors ownership group, the Valkyries play at Chase Center in San Francisco — the same world-class arena where the NBA Warriors play. The team is named after the powerful female figures of Norse mythology, reflecting the strength and excellence the franchise aims to embody. Head coach Natalie Nakase made history as the first woman to serve as an assistant coach for an NBA team (LA Clippers), bringing a groundbreaking perspective to her head coaching role. The Bay Area market — home to major tech companies like Google, Apple and Meta — gives the Valkyries access to some of the most affluent and sports-savvy fans in the country. San Francisco's progressive culture and deep support for women's sports make this an ideal market for a WNBA expansion team.

⚡ Did You Know?
The Valkyries are owned by the same group as the Golden State Warriors, giving women's basketball access to one of the most successful sports franchises in history.

🏟️ Home Arena: Chase Center

The Golden State Valkyries play all home games at Chase Center in Golden State, California. The venue seats 18,064 fans and hosts WNBA games from May through September each season.

👟 Head Coach

The Golden State Valkyries are led by head coach Natalie Nakase, who is responsible for game strategy, player development, and roster management.

⭐ Key Player — 2026

Kayla Thornton is the standout player for the Golden State Valkyries in the 2026 WNBA season, driving the team's performance and fan interest at Chase Center.

🆚 Main Rivals

The Golden State Valkyries's most intense rivalries are with the Los Angeles Sparks, Seattle Storm — matchups that consistently draw large crowds and high TV ratings.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Where do the Golden State Valkyries play?

The Golden State Valkyries play at Chase Center in Golden State, California — capacity 18,064.

❓ When were the Golden State Valkyries founded?

Founded in 2025, competing in the Westernern Conference.

❓ How many WNBA titles have the Golden State Valkyries won?

The Golden State Valkyries have won no championships yet.

❓ Who coaches the Golden State Valkyries?

Natalie Nakase is the head coach of the Golden State Valkyries.

❓ Who is the star player of the Golden State Valkyries?

Kayla Thornton is the key player for the Golden State Valkyries in 2026.

❓ Who are the Golden State Valkyries's main rivals?

The Golden State Valkyries's primary rivals are the Los Angeles Sparks, Seattle Storm.

About the WNBA — 2026

The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) is the world's premier professional women's basketball league, founded in 1996. The 2026 season is one of the most-watched in WNBA history, with record attendance, TV viewership and global star power driving unprecedented growth. The league features teams across the United States and Canada, competing from May through September with playoffs culminating in the WNBA Finals.