Valkyries interactive robot fan Valerie rallies support at Game 7
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 5:39 AM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026
In San Francisco, the Golden State Valkyries face the Atlanta Dream in a WNBA Finals Game 7. Among the fans is Valerie, a 4-foot, 2-inch interactive robot, designed to cheer for the Valkyries. Hand-painted purple, she cannot enter the arena due to security restrictions but engages with fans outside Chase Center. Lightberry co-founder Ali Attar attempted to bring Valerie into the game, but her presence was barred, leading her to support the team from outside. Valerie expressed a desire to one day attend games in person.
- •Valerie is a robot designed to support the Valkyries.
- •She was not allowed into the arena for Game 7.
- •Valerie interacts with fans outside Chase Center.
- •The Valkyries are competing against the Atlanta Dream.
- •The game is part of the WNBA Finals series.
- 5:39 AMYahoo Sports — The Valkyries No. 1 fan isn't human. Meet Valerie, the Lumi robot
"Meet Valerie, a robo-fan that cheers for the Golden State Valkyries in San Francisco. The robot is painted purple in honor of its favorite team.
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