The Golden State Valkyries captured their first WNBA championship by defeating the Atlanta Dream in the first Game 7 in league history on 31 October 2026 at the Chase Center in San Francisco. The decisive matchup marked the culmination of a best-of-seven series that reached its ultimate round after six hard-fought games.
Gabby Williams was named the Most Valuable Player of the WNBA Finals, setting records during the series with 137 points and 18 steals. The victory capped a remarkable second season for the Valkyries under head coach Natalie Nakase, who guided the franchise from a second-seeded playoff entry to the league title. The Atlanta Dream, coached by Karl Smesko, reached the finals for the first time since 2013 after eliminating opponents including the Washington Mystics and New York Liberty, but fell short in the historic title decider.
