The Golden State Valkyries won their first WNBA championship on Saturday night with a 68-63 victory over the Atlanta Dream in Game 7 of the Finals at Chase Center in San Francisco.

Gabby Williams led the way with 30 points, including 28 in the second half, and earned Finals MVP honors. She also recorded four blocks and three steals. Kiah Stokes contributed eight points and 13 rebounds, while Veronica Burton added 10 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists.

The Valkyries, in only their second year of existence after debuting in 2025, became the fastest expansion franchise in major North American sports leagues to win a title. They finished the regular season 32-12 as the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference before defeating the Dallas Wings and sweeping the defending champion Las Vegas Aces to reach the Finals.

Atlanta, seeking its first title in four Finals appearances, could not overcome the deficit despite strong efforts earlier in the series. The game marked the first time the WNBA Finals went to a decisive seventh game after the league adopted a best-of-seven format.

Williams' performance capped a remarkable rise for the team, which had no All-WNBA selections during the season yet demonstrated championship-level defense and resilience. Head coach Natalie Nakase and the organization built a culture focused on collective effort that delivered the result.

The 2026 WNBA season set attendance and viewership records, with the league drawing 3.8 million fans to regular-season games. The Valkyries' success highlighted the growing popularity and competitive depth across the league.