SF landmarks turn purple ahead of Valkyries WNBA Finals debut
Oct 17, 2026
(KRON) -- Some of San Francisco's most iconic landmarks turned purple on Friday evening to show support for the Golden State Valkyries ahead of their WNBA Finals debut.
In its second year as a franchise, the Valkyries have made history by securing a spot in the WNBA Finals after beating the Las Veg
as Aces 87 to 77 on October 9.
With the first two games being hosted in San Francisco, the city is not being shy about showing its support for the Valkyries.
Photos show San Francisco's most iconic landmarks, including Salesforce Tower, Oracle Park, San Francisco City Hall, and the Ferry Building, all shining brightly in the Valkyries' signature purple.
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The Valkyries face off against the Atlanta Dream in Game 1 at Chase Center in San Francisco today, October 17, at 12:30 p.m. Game 2 is set for Monday at 5 p.m. at Chase Center.
Game 3 and Game 4 were moved to Atlanta's State Farm Arena to accommodate more fans.
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