The WNBA’s Connecticut Sun will relocate to Houston in 2027 as part of a sale to Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta, reviving the historic Comets name.
UNCASVILLE, Conn. — It’s official: the Connecticut Sun will have a new home in Houston, beginning with the 2027 season.
The WNBA and NBA’s Board of Governors approved the team’s sale and relocation from the Mohegan Tribe to Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta, according to a league announcement Wednesday. The Associated Press reported the deal as worth $300 million.
The Sun will stay at the Mohegan Sun Arena for the 2026 WNBA season. The team will play two regular season games at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford on May 20 and July 2, and a contest at TD Garden in Boston on Aug. 18.
According to the AP, the Sun’s move to Texas will revive the Houston Comets franchise, which played in the city from 1997 to 2008. The Comets won the first four WNBA championships, becoming the new league’s first dynasty.
The Connecticut Sun was established in 2003 after relocating from Orlando. The move to the Mohegan Tribe saw them become the first independent owner in the WNBA.
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The approval comes despite Connecticut’s ongoing efforts to keep home teams in the state. In March, lawmakers including U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy and U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal introduced the “Home Team Act” to support local groups in keeping sports teams from relocating.
After the agreement was reached, Joe Soper, corresponding secretary for the Mohegan Tribe, described the Connecticut Sun’s impact on Mohegan and the region as “remarkable.”
“Mohegan owes an enormous amount of gratitude first and foremost to our extraordinary fans cheering on the team for 23 incredible seasons. 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,” Soper said.
Jen Rizotti, Connecticut Sun’s president, said the team’s fans and community “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. While the league continues to grow and evolve, our commitment is to honor this legacy—and finishing this final season together with pride.”
Sean Humphrey is a story desk editor at FOX61 News. He can be reached at shumphrey@fox61.com.
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