WNBA·BREAKING·October 31, 2026 10:34 PM ET

Valkyries win WNBA title in second season, fastest expansion team to do it

Golden State beat Atlanta in a winner-take-all Game 7

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What happened: The Golden State Valkyries are 2026 WNBA champions, closing out the Finals in a Game 7 at Chase Center.

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Why it matters: Golden State took the title in its second season, the fastest an expansion team has won one in league history, per the WNBA.

What to watch: The Valkyries open their title defense in 2027.

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