San Francisco's first dedicated women's sports bar, Rikki's in the Castro, erupted in celebration on October 29, 2026, as the Valkyries captured their inaugural championship title in Game 6.
Fans packed the venue to watch the decisive game, and the atmosphere turned jubilant when the final buzzer confirmed the team's historic victory. The win marks the first title for the franchise.
The scene was captured by photographer Lizzy Myers for SFGATE. Reporter Madilynne Medina covered the story for SFGate, published on November 1, 2026.
