US EditionThe Golden State Valkyries Just Debuted Their First-Ever Mascot and Merchandise Is Already Available
Violet the raven debuted during 'Bird Watchers Night' with fans receiving binoculars, helping boost team spirit as the Valkyries won 74-57, officials said.
- During halftime on August 11, 2025, the Golden State Valkyries debuted their new mascot Violet, a purple raven, in front of a sold-out crowd at their home arena in San Francisco.
- The mascot reveal followed a promotion involving a mysterious violet egg that appeared and 'hatched' earlier that day in Thrive City near the arena.
- Violet performed cartwheels and scored a basket in the fourth quarter as the team hosted Bird Watchers Night with 18,064 fans attending.
- The Valkyries defeated the Connecticut Sun 74-57, holding a 16-15 record that positions them for the playoffs, while fans and coaches praised Violet's energy.
- Violet-Themed merchandise, including youth hoodies and unisex T-shirts, is available for purchase from Fanatics to support fan engagement.
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The Mercury newsValkyries unveil their bespectacled mascot, with a tie to Norse mythology
As thousands of fans looked on through binoculars Monday night, the Golden State Valkyries unveiled their new mascot: a bespectacled purple raven named Violet, who cartwheeled her way onto the court and into the hearts of the Valkyries faithful.
Valkyries ‘Egg’ Hatches, Out Comes Their New Muppet-Like Mascot Violet
Mahna Mahna! Your WNBA Golden State Valkyries busted out their new mascot Violet at Monday night’s game, and this very Muppet-resembling mascot is capable of doing the splits and back handsprings.The women's basketball league WNBA has been desperate to make some news about anything other than dildos being thrown onto the court during games. The first-year Golden State Valkyries have done their best to oblige, teasing a promotional stunt last Thu…
Valkyries’ mascot Violet revealed in purple egg hatching
(KRON) – An enormous purple egg was hatched at the Chase Center, revealing the Golden State Valkyries’ new mascot. At the Valkyries' halftime against the Connecticut Sun on Monday, a raven broke out of a hatch, unveiling Violet, nicknamed Vi. The giant egg appeared at the stadium on Thursday, Aug. 7. With high anticipation of what was inside, the team set up a “Nest Cam,” allowing fans to watch the egg around the clock. Photo: Golden State …
Mysterious purple egg 'hatches,' reveals Violet the raven as mascot for Golden State Valkyries
Mystery solved. We now know what the large purple and gold egg that appeared in the center of Thrive City at Chase Center last week. Meet Violet, the Golden State Valkyries mascot!
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