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05/15/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 05/15/2025 13:08

Adobe and Golden State Valkyries partner to celebrate women’s sports and creativity

Women's professional basketball isn't just having a moment - it's building a movement. That growth in popularity is driving league expansion, with three new teams set to join over the next two seasons, including a highly anticipated franchise debuting this year: the Golden State Valkyries, based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

It's a new era for women's sports, and Adobe is helping tell the story. Building on its collaborations with other major global sports brands, Adobe is partnering with the Valkyries to amplify WNBA stories, champion women's sports, and celebrate creative expression to inspire the next generation of athletes and fans.

Together, Adobe and the Valkyries will showcase the team's identity and highlight the vibrant culture of the Bay Area as a place where sports, community, and creativity converge.

Bringing the partnership to life

Through the new four-year partnership, Adobe will elevate creative innovation, fan engagement, and community-focused initiatives at Chase Center, around the Bay Area, and online - reaching fans wherever they are.

Here are some of the exciting activations to look out for from Adobe and the Valkyries this season:

  • Valkyries Studio, presented by Adobe. As the presenting partner of Valkyries Studio, Adobe is supporting the creative engine behind the team's storytelling. With Adobe's tools seamlessly integrated into the content creation process, the partnership brings key moments to life throughout the season.
  • Creative Threads community program. Adobe will sponsor Creative Threads, a community initiative combining sports and art to empower future creators. Originally launched in collaboration with the Golden State Warriors and The Campus, the program now also extends to Adobe's partnership with the Golden State Valkyries, providing Bay Area creatives with resources, access, and inspiration to design wearable art.
  • Merchandise design collaboration. Adobe and the Valkyries will partner to create custom-designed apparel featuring artwork or designs by Bay Area fans and artists. The apparel, designed with Adobe products, will be worn by players during practice, pre-game, or special events.
  • Wallpaper Wednesday series. Adobe and Valkyries Studio will launch Wallpaper Wednesday, a fan-focused content series featuring unique phone wallpapers designed with Adobe Express. Valkyries fans can download new designs - or create and share their own using Adobe tools. Select wallpapers will be featured on the team's social media channels.
  • Mobile app integration. Adobe creative technology will be integrated into the official team mobile app, enhancing the fan experience with new interactive features.
  • In-arena video features. Custom digital content displays on the Chase Center video board will show how Valkyries players and staff interact with Adobe tools, giving fans a closer look at the creativity across the team.

Celebrating sports and creativity

Adobe is proud to support the Valkyries and extend the company's commitment to women's sports and sharing stories of creative female athletes. As a longtime partner of the Golden State Warriors, Adobe celebrates the NBA's most passionate fan base, and this new partnership deepens the company's connection to the Bay Area - where sports, creativity, and community intersect and teams spotlight talented local artists.

Adobe will continue to tell emerging WNBA stories in innovative ways, enabling players, fans, and creators to express themselves and leave their mark on the game.

Stay tuned for more from Adobe and the Valkyries.

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