Celebrate the Valkyries' historic WNBA championship with the Chronicle's hardcover collector's book

Commemorate the Golden State Valkyries' 2026 championship season with this hardcover collector's book from the San Francisco Chronicle. (Pediment ) The Golden State Valkyries are 2026 WNBA champions! Relive their stunning season in a new hardcover collector's book from the San Francisco Chronicle. At the end of the Golden State Valkyries' expectation-slaying debut season, head coach Natalie Nakase described the feeling of losing in the first round of the WNBA postseason with two words: "disappointment" and "hungry." "Now we're even more hungry because we got a little taste in the playoffs," she said. In Year 2, the Valkyries ate. Amalia Johnson, left, and Camila De Jesus cheer during the first game of the WNBA Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream at Chase Center. (Weston Turtle Fudge/S.F. Chronicle) Over the course of an astonishing sophomore season, Golden State rode the league's best defense to a 32-12 record, clinched the No. 2 seed for the playoffs, won their first playoff game at Chase Center while beating the Dallas Wings in the first round, swept the defending champion Las Vegas Aces in the semis, then rallied to a thrilling victory over the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA Finals. The Valkyries are WNBA champions in just their second year on the planet. Hungry indeed. Now, you can relive that historic run in "Purple Reign: The Golden State Valkyries' 2026 Championship Season," a new hardcover collector's book from the San Francisco Chronicle.Packed with exclusive stories and photographs from the Chronicle's award-winning journalists, this 128-page fan keepsake captures the Valkyries' 2026 journey from preseason expectations to Game 7 confetti, with all the heart-stopping moments, clutch 3s and infectious energy that kept fans screaming from their Chase Center seats all season long."The tremendous support of fans for the Valkyries has always been something we're keenly aware of, and to see the team make history, winning it all just two seasons into their existence, we're delighted to respond to that need a second time ourselves in our own second Valkyries book in just two years," said Christina Kahrl, sports editor for the Chronicle. Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams (1) shoots the ball over Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard (10) and forward Angel Reese (5) during the second half of the WNBA Finals Game 4 in Atlanta. (Carlos Avila Gonzalez/S.F. Chronicle) "Purple Reign" also covers the team's unique culture and characters, from Pride Night celebrations; to breakout performances from Gabby Williams, Kiah Stokes, Janelle Salaün and Veronica Burton; to the fervor of sixth-man Ballhalla, the biggest, loudest, purplest party in the WNBA. "This franchise has done more than reward people in the Bay Area, it delivered three years early on Joe Lacob's promise on the day of its foundation and delivered a truly historic experience," said Kahrl.Take home a piece of Bay Area basketball history. Pre-order your copy of "Purple Reign" today for $31.95 and save 20% off the retail price of $39.95 before Dec. 3. Chronicle subscribers get an additional 5% discount. Click here to access yours. Books ship Jan. 8, 2027. About the San Francisco ChronicleThe San Francisco Chronicle (www.sfchronicle.com) is the largest newspaper in Northern California and the second largest on the West Coast. Acquired by Hearst in 2000, the San Francisco Chronicle was founded in 1865 by Charles and Michael de Young and has been awarded seven Pulitzer Prizes for journalistic excellence. Follow us on X at @SFChronicle.SubscribeThere’s more to San Francisco with the Chronicle. Subscribe today for just 25¢.This article originally published at Celebrate the Valkyries' historic WNBA championship with the Chronicle's hardcover collector's book.