# Valkyries fans gear up for WNBA Finals debut

> Bay Area fans prepare for Golden State Valkyries' historic WNBA Finals appearance.
- Title: Valkyries fans gear up for WNBA Finals debut · NBC Bay Area
- Summary: Bay Area fans prepare for Golden State Valkyries' historic WNBA Finals appearance. Golden State Valkyries fans are excited as their team makes WNBA Finals…
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- Source: NBC Bay Area — https://nbcbayarea.com/news/local/valkyries-fans-prepare-historic-debut-wnba-finals/4160512
- Published: 2026-10-17T06:44:26+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: golden state valkyries, wnba finals, san francisco, chase center, atlanta dream, women's sports, news, local
## Valkyries fans excited
Bay Area fans gear up for Golden State Valkyries' historic WNBA Finals debut.

> this moment is something i think i hoped for but did not think would happen this fast
## Valkyries sell out games
The team sold out every home game in two years after becoming first expansion team to advance to playoffs.

> last year they became the first wnba expansion team to advance to the playoffs in their inaugural year
## Game one details
Game one starts at 12:30 p.m. Pacific in san francisco at chase center.

> it is possible the series could run up to seven games depending on how long it takes a team to win four games
## Fan activities planned
Sports bars across bay area plan watch parties for finals with free team merch.

> the valkyries have been very supportive of sports bars in their network sending along freebies and team merch to watch parties
## Key takeaway

Golden State Valkyries fans are excited as their team makes WNBA Finals debut after selling out all home games in two years.