Golden State players receive Hello Kitty plushies pregame

The promotion targets the first 10,000 people to arrive.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 201 min read

Technically the players were one of the first 10,000 in the building 🎀 Safe to say @hellokitty Valkyries plushies are a Via @valkyries on X

What happened: Golden State Valkyries players were among the first to receive Hello Kitty plushies ahead of Monday's tipoff. The items are part of a promotional giveaway designated for the first 10,000 people inside the building.

Why it matters: Giveaways remain a standard strategy to encourage early arena arrivals and boost game-day engagement. The franchise is leveraging the brand partnership ahead of its latest contest.

By the numbers: The Valkyries hold a 19-7 record this season and carry a nine-game winning streak. Golden State is currently averaging 81.9 points per game while allowing 75.8.

What to watch: Golden State hosts the Washington Mystics in their scheduled matchup.

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@valkyries 2026-07-20T23:57:26.793787+00:00

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