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Golden State Valkyries Unveil Nike Violet Explorer Edition Uniform for 2026

The violet kit underscores a push to deepen the franchise’s Bay Area identity.

Overview

  • The Valkyries, which unveiled the look Monday, introduced a Nike Explorer Edition uniform that puts the team’s signature violet front and center.
  • Design cues tie to the region with Bay Bridge–inspired lines on the shorts, wing marks under the arms, gold accents, “Golden State” across the chest, and front patches for partners Chase and Kaiser Permanente.
  • The team says the jersey is on sale at the Golden State Shop in Thrive City on Tuesday and will appear on the club’s online store this week.
  • The release follows a standout inaugural season in 2025 when Golden State went 23–21, reached the playoffs, and set attendance records at its home arena known as Ballhalla.
  • Looking ahead, the Valkyries open May 8 in Seattle and host Phoenix on May 10, with guard Veronica Burton returning after winning last year’s WNBA Most Improved Player award.