Source: BroBible
Summary
The Golden State Valkyries, a WNBA expansion team, generated $78 million in revenue during its inaugural season, selling out all home games. Some Valkyries tickets now exceed Warriors game prices at Chase Center. The Valkyries, launched as a $50 million franchise, sold over 12,000 season tickets before the 2025 season. The team’s rapid success contrasts with the Warriors’ long-standing popularity. Revenue growth suggests strong market demand for the Valkyries despite their short history.
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The lifestyle enters the chat.
Expansion teams usually take years to build hype. Valkyries skipped the slow burn.
They sold out before they even played. Fans paid more than Warriors fans. That’s not a trend, that’s a flex.
Same arena, same owners, different crowd. The Valkyries didn’t copy the Warriors—they outshined them.
Expanding into a league isn’t just a business move. It’s a status symbol now.
Author: Evan Null
