Despite swirling rumors about relocation and ownership changes, the Connecticut Sun is staying in Uncasville — at least for now.
In a letter sent to season ticket holders on Wednesday, the Sun confirmed their plans to remain at Mohegan Sun Arena for the 2026 WNBA season. The message, shared via email, aimed to reassure fans amid rising speculation about the franchise’s future.
“We know there has been a lot of conversation in the media about the future of the team,” the letter read, according to NBC Connecticut. “But please know that we will be playing the 2026 season here at Mohegan Sun Arena and thus are very happy to be able to start our Season Ticket Auto-Renewal Process!”
The announcement follows months of uncertainty after the team’s ownership, Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, hired Allen & Company — the same firm overseeing the WNBA’s expansion efforts — to explore a potential sale and relocation.
While those talks remain behind closed doors, the move fueled speculation that the Sun could be on the move in the near future.
It hasn’t helped that the franchise has faced a series of challenges off the court, though.
Uncasville is considered one of the league’s smallest markets, and last year’s playoff run was marred by reports that players had to share a practice court with a toddler’s birthday party.
The Sun remains the only team in the WNBA without access to a standalone, professional-grade practice facility — nor any concrete plans to build one.
On the court, the struggles have continued.
After seven straight playoff appearances, the Sun are in the midst of a painful downturn, holding a league-worst 3–19 record. They are also the only team without a single All-Star selection this season.
And the concerns aren’t just coming from the front office or fans — they’re echoing across the league as well.
In The Athletic’s recently published anonymous WNBA player poll, players were asked to name the league’s worst-run organization.
The Sun topped the list, with eight of 27 players — nearly 30 percent — pointing to the franchise. Players cited poor infrastructure, lack of adequate practice facilities, and the team’s isolated location in Uncasville as major drawbacks.
The Sun will host the Los Angeles Sparks in the team’s first game back following a eight-day break and a tough loss at Boston’s sold-out TD Garden against Indiana on July 15.
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