Golden State Valkyries revel in first WNBA championship
The Golden State Valkyries celebrate their first WNBA championship after the 2026 WNBA Finals. See the reactions, embraces and scenes from the historic celebration.
Kaila Charles #6, Kiah Stokes #41, Tiffany Hayes #15 and Veronica Burton #22 of the Golden State Valkyries react after a basket against the Atlanta Dream during the fourth quarter in game seven of the 2026 WNBA Finals at Chase Center on October 31, 2026 in San Francisco, California.
(Thearon W. Henderson, Getty Images)
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Golden State Valkyries revel in first WNBA championship
The Golden State Valkyries celebrate their first WNBA championship after the 2026 WNBA Finals. See the reactions, embraces and scenes from the historic celebration.
Kaila Charles #6, Kiah Stokes #41, Tiffany Hayes #15 and Veronica Burton #22 of the Golden State Valkyries react after a basket against the Atlanta Dream during the fourth quarter in game seven of the 2026 WNBA Finals at Chase Center on October 31, 2026 in San Francisco, California.
(Thearon W. Henderson, Getty Images)
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Golden State Valkyries revel in first WNBA championship
Kaitlyn Chen #2 of the Golden State Valkyries and teammates react from the bench during the fourth quarter in game seven of the 2026 WNBA Finals against the Atlanta Dream at Chase Center on October 31, 2026 in San Francisco, California.
(Thearon W. Henderson, Getty Images)
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Golden State Valkyries revel in first WNBA championship
Fans cheer during game seven of the 2026 WNBA Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream at Chase Center on October 31, 2026 in in San Francisco, California.
(Heather Diehl, Getty Images)
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Golden State Valkyries revel in first WNBA championship
Veronica Burton #22 of the Golden State Valkyries reacts during the first quarter in game seven of the 2026 WNBA Finals against the Atlanta Dream at Chase Center on October 31, 2026 in San Francisco, California.
(Ezra Shaw, Getty Images)
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Golden State Valkyries revel in first WNBA championship
Kaitlyn Chen #2 and Juste Jocyte #4 of the Golden State Valkyries react from the bench during the first quarter in game seven of the 2026 WNBA Finals against the Atlanta Dream at Chase Center on October 31, 2026 in San Francisco, California.
The route will travel along The Embarcadero, starting at the Ferry Building near Mission Street and ending at King and 2nd Street.
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“We are the Bay’s team, from our practice facility in Oakland to our home court in San Francisco and everywhere in between,” Golden State Valkyries President Jess Smith said in a statement. “Our fans have been with us since day one. They sold out every game, traveled with us and made Ballhalla one of the best environments in sports. This parade is our chance to celebrate this championship with all of them.”
Valkyries players, coaches and staff, plus the mayors of Oakland, Barbara Lee, and San Francisco, Daniel Lurie, will be part of the parade along with Bay Area icons and legends. Gabby Williams, the 2026 WNBA Finals MVP, will bang the GSV drum alongside Lurie to start the parade in a nod to the tradition that kicks off every game at the Chase Center, aka Ballhalla.
“All season long, our fans have proven over and over again why they’re the best in the world,” Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase said. “I can’t even express how amazing it was to finish off this Finals series in front of them in Ballhalla, to celebrate everything we’ve poured into each other to become champions. This is as much theirs as it is ours. We can’t wait to bring the 2026 WNBA Championship Trophy to them and celebrate what we’ve accomplished together.”
USA TODAY will be covering the parade here. Follow along below:
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Golden State Valkyries revel in first WNBA championship
The Golden State Valkyries celebrate their first WNBA championship after the 2026 WNBA Finals. See the reactions, embraces and scenes from the historic celebration.
Kaila Charles #6, Kiah Stokes #41, Tiffany Hayes #15 and Veronica Burton #22 of the Golden State Valkyries react after a basket against the Atlanta Dream during the fourth quarter in game seven of the 2026 WNBA Finals at Chase Center on October 31, 2026 in San Francisco, California.
(Thearon W. Henderson, Getty Images)
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Golden State Valkyries revel in first WNBA championship
The Golden State Valkyries celebrate their first WNBA championship after the 2026 WNBA Finals. See the reactions, embraces and scenes from the historic celebration.
Kaila Charles #6, Kiah Stokes #41, Tiffany Hayes #15 and Veronica Burton #22 of the Golden State Valkyries react after a basket against the Atlanta Dream during the fourth quarter in game seven of the 2026 WNBA Finals at Chase Center on October 31, 2026 in San Francisco, California.
(Thearon W. Henderson, Getty Images)
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Golden State Valkyries revel in first WNBA championship
Kaitlyn Chen #2 of the Golden State Valkyries and teammates react from the bench during the fourth quarter in game seven of the 2026 WNBA Finals against the Atlanta Dream at Chase Center on October 31, 2026 in San Francisco, California.
(Thearon W. Henderson, Getty Images)
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Golden State Valkyries revel in first WNBA championship
Fans cheer during game seven of the 2026 WNBA Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream at Chase Center on October 31, 2026 in in San Francisco, California.
(Heather Diehl, Getty Images)
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Golden State Valkyries revel in first WNBA championship
Veronica Burton #22 of the Golden State Valkyries reacts during the first quarter in game seven of the 2026 WNBA Finals against the Atlanta Dream at Chase Center on October 31, 2026 in San Francisco, California.
(Ezra Shaw, Getty Images)
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Golden State Valkyries revel in first WNBA championship
Kaitlyn Chen #2 and Juste Jocyte #4 of the Golden State Valkyries react from the bench during the first quarter in game seven of the 2026 WNBA Finals against the Atlanta Dream at Chase Center on October 31, 2026 in San Francisco, California.
