Portland Fire took the lineal WNBA belt on September 22, 2026, beating Golden State Valkyries 90–82 (OT) at home. It is reign 506 in the belt's history and the 1st for the team.
Golden State Valkyries had held it since August 24, 2026: 29 days and 5 defenses.
It is the first WNBA belt reign in Portland Fire’s history.
Portland Fire hold the belt now; the next defense is not on the schedule yet.
The game
Fire Take Belt in OT Thriller Over Valkyries The Portland Fire claimed the WNBA lineal championship belt with a thrilling 90-82 overtime victory over the Golden State Valkyries at Moda Center. After Golden State dominated the first quarter 24-10, Portland clawed back with a 27-point second quarter to take control. The teams battled through a tight regulation that ended tied at 77, before Portland outscored the Valkyries 13-5 in the extra period to secure the belt.