India, Oct. 8 -- The Golden State Valkyries are chasing their first WNBA title, and after taking a 2-0 lead over the defending champion Las Vegas Aces in the semifinals, they are now one win away from the Finals. But the biggest victory of their remarkable second season may not have happened on the basketball court. Sportico reports that Golden State has crossed $100 million in 2026 regular-season revenue, making the Valkyries the first WNBA franchise, and the first women's professional sports team, to reach that mark.

That number becomes even more striking when placed against the franchise's timeline. The Valkyries did not play their first WNBA game until 2025. Their debut season produced a then-record $78 million in revenue, while thei...