Golden State Valkyries Announce Final 2026 Roster

Valkyries Tip Off The 2026 Season This Friday, May 8 In Seattle

The Golden State Valkyries announced today their final roster for the 2026 WNBA season.

The team has also waived guard Kate Martin. Additionally, the Valkyries have filed for a replacement contract for center Iliana Rupert due to pregnancy and is awaiting league approval.

2026 Golden State Valkyries Roster

#NAMEPOSHTEXPDOBSCHOOLCOUNTRY
1Gabby WilliamsF5-1179/9/1996ConnecticutFrance/United States
2Kaitlyn ChenG5-912/22/2002ConnecticutUnited States
3Laeticia AmihereF6-337/10/2001South CarolinaCanada
4Justė JocytėG/F6-0R11/19/2005N/ALithuania/United States
5Kayla ThorntonF6-11010/20/1992Texas-El PasoUnited States
6Kaila CharlesG/F6-153/23/1998MarylandUnited States
7Miela Sowah*G5-10R6/4/2000DukeAustralia
12Iliana RupertC6-437/12/2001Tango (France)France
13Janelle SalaünF6-219/5/2001N/AFrance
15Tiffany HayesG5-10139/20/1989ConnecticutUnited States
22Veronica BurtonG5-947/12/2000NorthwesternUnited States
24Cecilia ZandalasiniF6-243/16/1996PF Schio (Italy)Italy
41Kiah StokesC6-1103/30/1993ConnecticutUnited States

* Development Player

Golden State tips off the regular season on Friday, May 8 at 7 p.m. against Seattle. The Valkyries host Phoenix in the team’s home opener on Sunday, May 10 at 5:30 p.m., presented by Chase Freedom. Single-game tickets are available at valkyries.com/schedule.