Valkyries Win 2026 WNBA Title: Gabby Williams and Prizm WNBA Cards

The Golden State Valkyries are the 2026 WNBA champions. They beat the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in Game 7 of the WNBA Finals on Saturday, Oct. 31, at Chase Center, with Finals MVP Gabby Williams scoring 30 points, according to the Valkyries' official game recap. For collectors, the title puts a spotlight on Valkyries cards in 2026 Panini Prizm WNBA and other WNBA sets.

Key points

• Golden State won 68-63 in the first Game 7 in WNBA Finals history, after Atlanta forced it with an 80-69 win in Game 6 (CBS Sports).
• Gabby Williams was named Finals MVP after a 30-point, four-block night.
• The Valkyries are in only their second season. The team says it is the first expansion club to win the WNBA Finals in Year 2.
• Williams, Kiah Stokes, Tiffany Hayes and Veronica Burton all have base cards in 2026 Panini Prizm WNBA, per Checklist Insider.

How did the Valkyries win Game 7?

It was a low-scoring, defensive game. SB Nation via Yahoo Sports reported that Atlanta led 30-24 to start the third quarter, then Golden State took the lead early in that period and pulled away in the fourth. The Valkyries shot 38% from the field and held the Dream to 33%.

Williams carried the offense. The team recap says she scored 28 of her points in one half, the most by any player in a single half of a WNBA postseason game. Yahoo called her "the clear option" for Finals MVP.

Help came from the frontcourt. Kiah Stokes grabbed a game-high 13 rebounds and set a Finals record with 19 blocks across the series, per the Valkyries. Veronica Burton added 10 points and 10 rebounds and hit the late free throws that sealed it, and Tiffany Hayes scored 11. For Atlanta, Jordin Canada led with 18 points, while Angel Reese was held to 7 points on 7 shots, Yahoo reported.

Why is this title a big deal?

Golden State joined the league as an expansion team in 2025 and reached the playoffs in that first season. The team says this title makes it the fastest North American pro expansion team to win a championship since 1967. Game 7 was also the club's 53rd straight sellout. The Associated Press noted that owner Joe Lacob predicted three years ago that the team would win a title within five years.

Which Valkyries cards are in 2026 Panini Prizm WNBA?

Checklist Insider lists 11 Valkyries on the 2026 Prizm WNBA base checklist, including the four Game 7 standouts:

• #93 Gabby Williams
• #99 Tiffany Hayes
• #114 Veronica Burton
• #156 Kiah Stokes (Stokes also appears in Prizmatrix Signatures and Base Autographs)

Other Valkyries on the base list include Janelle Salaun, Kaitlyn Chen, Laeticia Amihere, Kayla Thornton and Cecilia Zandalasini. Hobby boxes hold 12 packs of 12 cards and average two autographs, 24 Prizm parallels and 10 inserts. The rookie class is led by Azzi Fudd and Olivia Miles, and Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark are the cover stars. Check our sports card release calendar for upcoming WNBA product dates, or read our WNBA trading cards guide to compare sets and box types.

FAQ

Who won the 2026 WNBA Finals?

The Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in Game 7 on Oct. 31, 2026, for the franchise's first championship.

Who was the 2026 WNBA Finals MVP?

Gabby Williams of the Valkyries, who scored 30 points with four blocks in Game 7.

What is Gabby Williams' card number in 2026 Panini Prizm WNBA?

Her base card is #93, according to Checklist Insider's checklist.

Sources: Golden State Valkyries; Yahoo Sports / SB Nation; CBS Sports; ABC News / AP; Checklist Insider.