The Golden State Valkyries are an American professional basketball team based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Valkyries compete in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) as a member of the Western Conference. The team began play in the 2025 season. While the Valkyries play their home games at Chase Center in San Francisco, their practice facility and front office are located in Oakland. Chase Center is nicknamed "Ballhalla" during Valkyries games, a reference to Valhalla in Norse mythology, where Valkyries bring select fallen warriors.