Connecticut Sun Weighs Move as Larger Venues Beckon

Women's basketball team explores options beyond home arena in Uncasville

Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:51am

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting a WNBA basketball game, with the players and court broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes and planes, conveying the dynamic energy and movement of the sport.The Connecticut Sun's search for a new home arena reflects the WNBA's push to bring women's basketball to larger, more accessible venues across the country.Hartford Today

The Connecticut Sun, a WNBA team, is considering a potential relocation as they experiment with playing home games in larger venues like Hartford's PeoplesBank Arena and Boston's TD Garden. This strategic move to test fan interest in more accessible locations has sparked speculation about the team's future, with cities like Houston, Boston, and Hartford vying to host the Sun.

Why it matters

The Sun's struggle to fill seats at their current home arena in Uncasville has led the team to explore options in larger, more fan-friendly cities. This could signal a shift in the WNBA's approach to venue size and accessibility, as the league aims to grow its fanbase and showcase the sport in prominent markets.

The details

The Sun will play two home games in Hartford at the newly renovated PeoplesBank Arena, tapping into the massive fan base of the UConn Huskies. They will also return to Boston's TD Garden for the third consecutive year, where they have drawn sold-out crowds in the past. These strategic moves suggest the team is testing the waters for a potential relocation, as their current home in Uncasville has long been a barrier for fans due to its remote location and small size.

  • The Sun will play two home games in Hartford on July 2nd and an unspecified date.
  • The Sun will play a home game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Boston's TD Garden on August 18th.

The players

Connecticut Sun

A WNBA team based in Uncasville, Connecticut, that is exploring options for a potential relocation to larger and more accessible venues.

Ned Lamont

The Governor of Connecticut, who has hinted that the upgrades to the PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford make it an ideal location for the Sun's home games.

Paige Bueckers

A star player for the Dallas Wings, who will face the Sun in one of their Hartford games on July 2nd.

Azzi Fudd

A rumored No. 1 draft pick for the Dallas Wings, who may join Paige Bueckers in the July 2nd game against the Sun.

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What they’re saying

“Governor Ned Lamont even hinted that the arena upgrades make it an ideal spot for these games.”

— Ned Lamont, Governor of Connecticut

What’s next

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The takeaway

The Connecticut Sun's exploration of larger, more accessible venues in cities like Hartford and Boston suggests the team is weighing a potential relocation, driven by the need to grow its fanbase and showcase the sport in prominent markets. This move could signal a broader shift in the WNBA's approach to venue size and accessibility, as the league aims to expand its reach and appeal.