Valkyries beat Mercury 95-79 to win home opener, Salaun scores 21 off bench

Chicago visits Golden State following Salaun's 21-point performance

Chicago Sky (1-0) at Golden State Valkyries (2-0, 2-0 Western Conference)

Golden State Valkyries Win Home Opener Against Mercury 95-79, Salaün Shines

The Golden State Valkyries had a great opening weekend for the 2026 season, beating the Seattle Storm in their first regular season game, and beating the Phoenix Mercury in the home opener Sunday.Hopes are high for this Valkyries season after a strong showing their opening weekend, first beating the Seattle Storm in a road win Friday night 91-80, surging in the second quarter, and then dominating the Mercury from the second quarter on at their h…

Golden State Valkyries win their home opener before a sellout crowd

The Valkyries received a rousing ovation from the home crowd shortly before tipoff when Burton spoke on the microphone to “Ballhalla,” as it became known inside the arena in a play on Valhalla

Ballhalla Rising: Golden State Valkyries Cool Off Phoenix Mercury to Take Home Opener

As the 2026 WNBA season gets underway, the Valkyries tipped off their second season at San Francisco’s Chase Center, packed with violet fans.

With Janelle Salaun leading the way off the bench, the Valkyries have a higher ceiling

The second-year forward finished as Golden State’s leading scorer for the second consecutive game after leading a double-digit win over the Phoenix Mercury.

Valkyries beat Mercury 95-79 to win home opener, Salaun scores 21 off bench

Janelle Salaun scored 21 points off the bench, Gabby Williams contributed 19 points and five rebounds in her home debut for Golden State after the All-Star forward signed last month, and the Valkyries beat the Phoenix Mercury 95-79 in their home opener.