The Golden State Valkyries won their first WNBA championship
The Golden State Valkyries won their first WNBA championship, beating the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in Game 7 to take the Finals 4-3. CNN described them as the fastest expansion team in major North American sports to win a title. Guard Gabby Williams scored 30 points and was named Finals MVP.
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The Golden State Valkyries won their first WNBA championship Saturday, beating the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in Game 7 at Chase Center in San Francisco to take the Finals 4-3. The title came in the franchise’s second season. CNN and The Athletic described Golden State as the fastest team in major North American sports to win a championship.
Guard Gabby Williams scored 30 points, including 28 in the second half, and blocked four shots. She was named Finals MVP. Williams scored the Valkyries’ final 11 points of the third quarter and hit a deep three-pointer with 2:18 remaining as Golden State held on to its lead. Coach Natalie Nakase called Williams “our closer.” Atlanta Dream player Angel Reese scored one point in the fourth quarter. The game was the first WNBA Finals to go to a Game 7.
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- ESPN — Golden State Valkyries win Game 7, secure first WNBA title - ESPN
- CBS News — Golden State wins first WNBA title in franchise history in thrilling Game 7 victory over Atlanta - CBS News
- Sky Sports — WNBA championship: Gabby Williams leads Golden State Valkyries to first title in second season, beating Atlanta Dream 68-63 in Game 7 | NBA News | Sky Sports
- CNN — Golden State Valkyries make history with first WNBA title in the team’s second year of existence | CNN
- Fox News — Angel Reese, Atlanta Dream fall short in Game 7 as Golden State Valkyries win first WNBA championship | OutKick
- The New York Times — How did the Golden State Valkyries make history, fast-track their way to WNBA title in 2 years? - The Athletic
- wnba.com — Game Recap: Golden State vs. Atlanta (Finals, Game 7)
- wnba.com — Valkyries Crowned 2026 WNBA Champions in Game 7 Victory Over the Dream
Verifier’s note
ESPN, CBS News, Sky Sports, CNN, OutKick, WNBA.com, The Athletic, and the Valkyries’ official site all report Golden State’s 68–63 Game 7 win over Atlanta for the championship. Sky Sports’ report is derivative AP copy; the other publishers report the event separately.