# Valkyries Win WNBA Championship

> Golden State Valkyries clinch first WNBA title after two-year rise from expansion team.
- Title: Valkyries Win WNBA Championship · The San Francisco Standard
- Summary: Golden State Valkyries clinch first WNBA title after two-year rise from expansion team. Golden State Valkyries win WNBA championship with 30-point Gabby…
- Keywords: valkyries, gabby williams, wnba, championship, game 7, nate nakase, chase center, news, local, Win, The San Francisco Standard
- Source: The San Francisco Standard — https://sfstandard.com/section-415/2026/11/02/valkyries-wnba-champions-podcast
- Published: 2026-11-02T23:09:42+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: valkyries, gabby williams, wnba, championship, game 7, nate nakase, chase center, news, local
## Valkyries' First Game
The Valkyries played their first WNBA game in May 2025, losing 84-67 to the Los Angeles Sparks.
## Two-Year Championship Run
A year and a half later, the Valkyries won their first WNBA championship by beating the Atlanta Dream in Game 7.
## Gabby Williams' Game 7 Performance
Gabby Williams scored 30 points in Game 7 to help Golden State clinch the championship.
## Key takeaway

Golden State Valkyries win WNBA championship with 30-point Gabby Williams performance in Game 7.