Valkyries Celebrate Title in Oakland, San Francisco
The Golden State Valkyries split a victory celebration between Oakland and San Francisco on Wednesday.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Civic
The Golden State Valkyries began a victory celebration Wednesday morning on the Oakland waterfront before traveling by boat to San Francisco. The festivities were streamed live on YouTube.
Why it matters
The split celebration recognizes the team's ties to Oakland, where it practices, while also honoring its San Francisco fan base. For Oakland residents, the event highlights the team's local roots.
The celebration followed a ferry trip from Oakland to San Francisco and a planned parade down the Embarcadero. No attendance or viewership figures were reported.
The players
Golden State Valkyries
The Golden State Valkyries are a professional women's basketball team that plays in the Unrivaled league and practices in Oakland.
Barbara Lee
Barbara Lee is the mayor of Oakland, California, and a longtime member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Daniel Lurie
Daniel Lurie is the mayor of San Francisco, California, who previously worked as a philanthropist and entrepreneur.
The details
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee wore a violet wig at the Oakland event, while Mayor Daniel Lurie appeared in a lavender flannel shirt for the crowd on the San Francisco Embarcadero. The celebration proceeded by ferry from Oakland to San Francisco, with a parade planned down the Embarcadero.
Timeline
Wednesday morning: Victory celebration began on the Oakland waterfront.
Civic Context
The split celebration follows the Bay Area pattern of dividing festivities between Oakland and San Francisco for teams with ties to both cities. It reflects the region's tradition of shared civic pride across the bay.
Oakland residents can attend the Valkyries celebration on the waterfront and follow the Embarcadero parade in San Francisco. The event is also streamed live on YouTube for those unable to attend in person.
The takeaway
Civic celebrations like this one show how sports teams can unite neighboring cities around shared pride. Residents who want to follow similar events can check local listings and team announcements for upcoming activities.
Further reading
For more on local civic life, explore Civic coverage across the Oakland area.
