Mohegan announces sale of Connecticut Sun, team to relocate to Houston in 2027

Mohegan Tribe has reached an agreement to sell the Connecticut Sun to the family of Tilman J. Fertitta, with the transaction pending approval from the WNBA, the organization announced Monday.

The sale follows what Mohegan described as a “diligent and thorough process” of evaluating strategic opportunities for the franchise, which has been a fixture at Mohegan Sun Arena for more than two decades.

Mohegan became the first independent owner in the WNBA when it acquired the team more than 20 years ago, bringing professional women’s basketball to its reservation in southeastern Connecticut. Since then, the Sun have played a key role in the league’s growth and in elevating women’s sports regionally and nationally.

“Mohegan owes an enormous amount of gratitude first and foremost to our extraordinary fans cheering on the team for 23 incredible seasons,” Joe Soper, corresponding secretary for the Mohegan Tribal Council, said in a statement. “This team — and what the talented women who have worn this uniform over the years have meant to Mohegan Sun, our region and the impact they’ve made both on and off the court, has been nothing short of remarkable.”

Jen Rizzotti, president of the Connecticut Sun, acknowledged the emotional impact of the announcement on fans and the broader community.

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“The Connecticut Sun organization understands how emotional this moment is for our fans and community,” Rizzotti said. “You have made a home for this franchise for generations, and we are grateful for the passion and support that made us a cornerstone team in the WNBA.”

The team will remain in Uncasville for the 2026 season before relocating to Houston in 2027, marking the franchise’s first season in its new market.

Before the move, the Sun plans to expand its footprint across New England. In addition to games at Mohegan Sun Arena, the team will host two regular-season games in Hartford at PeoplesBank Arena. A game is also scheduled in Boston at TD Garden on Aug. 18, with tipoff set for 7 p.m. ET.

Team officials described the transition as both a moment of reflection and an opportunity for future growth. The Sun’s legacy, they said, remains firmly rooted in its contributions to the WNBA and women’s basketball.

“This move is about powering a next chapter of growth for the WNBA,” the organization said in its announcement.

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