The ValQueeries, an LGBTQ+ fan group for the Golden State Valkyries, was founded by Megan Doherty-Baker after the team's inaugural preseason game. The group has grown to 3,000 Instagram followers and hosts watch parties, happy hours, and meetups at queer-friendly venues across the Bay Area, including Oakland and San Francisco.
- Founded in 2025 after the Valkyries' first preseason game. - Hosts watch parties at Mother (SF), White Horse (Oakland), and other venues.
- Partners with queer- and BIPOC-owned businesses like Rikki's and Xingones Cantina. - The Valkyries made history as the first WNBA expansion team to reach playoffs in their inaugural season.
The group continues to expand its network, aiming to deepen ties with the team's marketing department and build a lasting community around Valkyries basketball.