Golden State Valkyries uniforms, explained: Everything to know about WNBA expansion team’s jerseys

The WNBA’s first expansion team in over a decade has finally arrived, and so, too, have its brand new jerseys.

Golden State will don a pair of uniforms — a black Explorer Edition and white Heroine Edition — as a representation of who Valkyries are: “Fierce, bold and strong,” Valkyries Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications Kimberly Veale said in a press release.

“When our athletes and fans alike put on a Valkyries uniform during our inaugural season, they will embody that ethos,” Veale continued. “These uniforms represent another major milestone for the franchise as we prepare to welcome WNBA basketball to the Bay Area in 2025.”

The Sporting News has you covered with everything to know about the brand new Golden State Valkyries uniforms.

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Golden State Valkyries uniforms, explained

Just over a day from tipoff of the first WNBA expansion draft since 2008, the Valkyries announced their 2025 threads on social media in addition to the press release.

“The Golden State Valkyries have unveiled the team’s inaugural uniforms for the upcoming 2025 season, a bold and powerful design that celebrates the team’s identity and connection to the fans and the Bay Area,” the release reads.

“The historic uniforms represent both the Valkyries’ strength and the team’s presence across two iconic locations in the region: Oakland, where the team’s practice facility and front office are located, and San Francisco’s Chase Center, where the team will play all home games.”

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Here’s a closer look at the San Francisco-based franchise’s new gear.

The Art of Expansion is a journey — dynamic, ever-changing, and bold.

Introducing the Golden State Valkyries’ inaugural season jersey — a design rooted in Bay Area pride and Valkyries strength, symbolizing the fluidity, motion, and unity that shaped us.

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— Golden State Valkyries (@wnbagoldenstate) December 5, 2024