The Golden State Valkyries will take the court wearing new-look jerseys for the 2026 WNBA season.
The Valkyries showed off their new Nike Explorer Edition jerseys on social media on Monday, revealing that the new look will bring the franchise’s trademark violet to the forefront for the first time.
Golden State will be playing in its second league campaign, aiming to build on the great success it has had with its fan base in 2025. Franchise president Jess Smith expanded on the idea behind the purple jersey in a statement released along with the announcement.
Smith’s press release said, “Our fans didn’t just ask for a jersey; they also asked for a symbol of this new era.” “In every area of the Gulf, we have seen our Valkyries Violets begin to line the streets, a sign that the Valkyries have indeed landed.
“This jersey is our response to that energy, a bold reinforcement of everything we’ve built in year one. It’s more than a uniform; it’s a reflection of the fan base ready to claim their territory. I can’t wait to see the sea of purple take over the community and take over the court.”
According to the Valkyries, the design elements are meant to honor the Northern California region the team calls home. The purple base color is intended to make the jersey appear “modern, powerful and bold” as a reflection of “the fierce commitment of our players and the pulse of the Bay Area.”
The lines of the shorts are a specific reference to the cables of the Bay Bridge, which connects San Francisco and Oakland together.
As an expansion team the Valkyries received unprecedented support from fans around the Bay Area and the WNBA, breaking attendance records throughout the campaign. The organization hopes that the promotion of the new purple jerseys will carry the same momentum into the 2026 season.
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