Expansion to Champion: New Era Celebrates Golden State Valkyries' First-Ever WNBA Title with Championship Collection

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BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New Era celebrates the Golden State Valkyries' first WNBA title with the unveiling of its 2026 WNBA Championship Collection. As the Official Cap of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), New Era honors this historic achievement with a collection that fans can wear with pride for years to come.

The Golden State Valkyries joined the league just last year as the WNBA's first expansion team since 2008. They immediately made their mark, setting a league record for the most wins by an expansion team in its inaugural season while advancing to the playoffs. Building on the momentum, the Valkyries made history once again by capturing the franchise's first WNBA Championship.

As players lifted the WNBA Championship Trophy, they wore New Era's 2026 WNBA Champions Locker Room 9FIFTY® Pre-Curved. Fans can join the celebration and commemorate the team's historic achievement by wearing the same cap that crowned the new champions and pairing it with the official 2026 WNBA Champions T-shirt to proudly display their team pride.

The 2026 WNBA Champions Locker Room 9FIFTY® Pre-Curved is an adjustable snapback silhouette that features a white crown and black visor. The Golden State Valkyries' logo is displayed on the front with "2026 WNBA Champions" embroidered boldly across the crown alongside a stitched WNBA Championship Trophy. The cap is complete with New Era's Flag logo on the side and the WNBA's "THIRTY" wordmark commemorating the league's 30th season on the back above the snap closure.

"From expansion to champions, the Golden State Valkyries were determined to prove themselves, and that drive led to their first championship. We are proud to celebrate this historic achievement alongside the team and their fans," said Tim Shanahan, Senior Director of Licensed Products at New Era. "With exceptional talent on the court and unwavering support from an electric fan base, this collection honors their championship run and cements their place in WNBA history."

New Era's 2026 WNBA Championship cap and T-shirt are available now at neweracap.com and at select retailers.

ABOUT NEW ERA: Since 1920, New Era has been handcrafting the finest headwear in the world. Today, with an expansive portfolio of global licenses, the addition of apparel and accessories lines, and a network of more than 1,000 retail stores worldwide, the brand is a market leader rooted in sports and an influential force in streetwear and lifestyle culture around the world. Headquartered in Buffalo, New York, New Era products are sold in more than 125 countries. For more information on New Era's global offices and partnerships, visit www.neweracap.com or follow @neweracap on social media.

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