It’s official: the Houston Comets are back! The WNBA has approved a major move that’s bringing professional women’s basketball back to Houston in 2027.

HOUSTON — The Connecticut Sun is heading to Houston. The WNBA and NBA Board of Governors unanimously approved the sale and relocation of the Sun from the Mohegan Tribe to Houston businessman Tilman J. Fertitta Wednesday, with the team set to begin play in Houston for the 2027 season as the Comets. 

The announcement marks the return of professional women’s basketball to Houston, a city that was home to the WNBA’s first dynasty, the Houston Comets, who won four consecutive championships before the franchise folded in 2008.

Mohegan Sun Arena will remain the home of the Sun through the 2026 WNBA season. During this transitional year, the team will also play two regular-season games at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, Connecticut, on May 30 and July 2, and will travel to Boston for a matchup at TD Garden on August 18 before permanently relocating.

Houston Comets leaders are speaking to the media Thursday where we will learn more about the move. Patrick Fertitta, Houston Rockets Alternate Governor and Director of Fertitta Entertainment; Gretchen Sheirr, President of Business Operations; former Comets players and Houston Mayor John Whitmire will attend.

Houston fans had been anticipating the move since March 2026, when we first learned a deal was in the works. 

Chris Williams, a Houston resident, said at the time that the team’s legacy made the news especially meaningful.

“Actually excited that they’re coming back, seeing that they actually won four titles in a row and just disappeared.”

Others saw the move as a boost for the city and for women’s sports. Crisha Lewis summed up the mood.

“I think it’s amazing that they are. I think it will bring people to the city. Lots of basketball fans. Good for girls. Go, girls.”

Courtney Upshaw said the relocation sends a broader message about Houston’s growing profile.

“It’s a great look for the city. And is inspirational, especially for our younger women.”

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