Golden State Valkyries reach $100 million in annual revenue milestone
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 4:29 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
The Golden State Valkyries have become the first women’s professional sports team to surpass $100 million in annual revenue, as reported on October 8, 2026. This milestone comes during their second season in the WNBA, where they currently lead the Las Vegas Aces 2-0 in the semi-finals. The franchise generated $78 million in its debut season, which set a previous record for women’s sports. Their financial success is attributed to strong partnerships and competitive on-court performance, as they aim for their first WNBA championship.
- •Valkyries valued at $1 billion after record-breaking financial year
- •Team leads 2-0 in WNBA semi-finals against the Aces
- •Valkyries generated $78 million in their inaugural season
- •Financial growth driven by partnerships and on-court success
- 4:29 AMYahoo Sports — Golden State Valkyries beat Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever to historic $100 million milestone
- 4:23 AMThe Guardian Sport — Golden State Valkyries become first women’s sports team to top $100m in annual revenue
"WNBA franchise reach milestone in second season Valkyries valued at $1bn after record-breaking year Golden State lead Aces 2-0 in WNBA semi-finals The Golden State Valkyries are pursuing their first WNBA championship, but the second-year franchise have already achieved a historic financial milestone, according to a report from Sportico. The outlet reported on Wednesday that the Valkyries have exceeded $100m in annual revenue, becoming not only the first WNBA team to reach that mark but also the first women’s professional sports team to do so. Continue reading...
"The Golden State Valkyries are achieving unprecedented success in the WNBA before even making it to the WNBA Finals. The WNBA has been making history when it comes to their exponential growth in the last few seasons.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 8, 2026, 4:29 AMGolden State Valkyries beat Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever to historic $100 million milestone
The Golden State Valkyries are achieving unprecedented success in the WNBA before even making it to the WNBA Finals. The WNBA has been making history when it comes to their exponential growth in the last few seasons.
- The Guardian SportOct 8, 2026, 4:23 AMGolden State Valkyries become first women’s sports team to top $100m in annual revenue
WNBA franchise reach milestone in second season Valkyries valued at $1bn after record-breaking year Golden State lead Aces 2-0 in WNBA semi-finals The Golden State Valkyries are pursuing their first WNBA championship, but the second-year franchise have already achieved a historic financial milestone, according to a report from Sportico. The outlet reported on Wednesday that the Valkyries have exceeded $100m in annual revenue, becoming not only the first WNBA team to reach that mark but also the first women’s professional sports team to do so. Continue reading...
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