Connecticut Sun may soon relocate to Boston due to sale.

Connecticut Sun’s Potential Move to Boston

There’s a possibility that the Connecticut Sun may soon call Boston home.

A group led by Steve Pagliuca, who is a minority owner of the Celtics, has reportedly made a deal to bring the franchise to Boston. According to reports, Pagliuca plans to invest $325 million for the team, alongside an additional $100 million toward a new training facility in the city.

The Mohegan Tribe, which owns the team, was in the process of selling the club based in Uxville, Connecticut, and the offers—some of the highest for women’s professional sports teams—have accelerated the sale.

However, this transaction needs to gain approval from the WNBA and its board, which might be a potential obstacle.

Interestingly, the Sun has played a couple of games at TD Garden over the last two years, both of which were sold out.

The WNBA has expressed a preference for using Boston as a future expansion site, possibly by 2033. If that happens, the city could join several other locations—like Portland and Toronto—that are expected to secure teams in the next few years.

Originally, the Sun relocated from Orlando to Connecticut in 2003, and they have made four finals appearances, with the most recent in 2022. Still, it’s worth noting that the Mohegan Sun Arena is the fourth smallest venue in the league, and the team lacks a dedicated training facility.

Last week, the Sun informed season ticket holders that they would play the 2026 season at Mohegan Sun Arena. If the move to Boston occurs in 2027, the team might schedule preseason games in Providence to avoid conflicts with the Celtics and Bruins playoff schedules.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “We’ve been pushing for years to get a WNBA team, and I think it’s fantastic for Boston. It’s a big win for the league, too, and I’ve seen sold-out crowds at TD Garden two years in a row. It just makes sense to have the Sun representing all of New England.”