Valkyries begin quest for WNBA championship in just their second year

The Golden State Valkyries host the Atlanta Dream to start the WNBA Finals, live on Sky Sports Mix and Sky Sports+ from 8.30pm Saturday; Golden State went 3-0 against Atlanta during regular season, winning previous meeting 88-83 on July 4

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The Golden State Valkyries will begin their quest for a WNBA championship in just their second year of existence against Atlanta Dream.

This year's Finals, which begins on Saturday in San Francisco, brings together two franchises seeking their first WNBA titles.

Golden State became the first WNBA expansion team to qualify for the playoffs in their inaugural season in 2025 and followed that by reaching the Finals in only their second season, another expansion franchise record.

Valkyries owner Joe Lacob will walk into the Chase Center and feel the energy and vibe of the Valkyries' "Ballhalla" home crowd in what will be a violet-crazed sell-out.

Lacob promised a championship within the first five years and now in the second year the Valkyries are playing for one.

Source: Sky Sports