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Houston Rockets Owners Purchase WNBA's Connecticut Sun
The Sun franchise will relocate to Houston in 2027 and be renamed the Houston Comets
Mar. 30, 2026 at 3:53pm
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The relocation of the WNBA's Connecticut Sun to Houston and the revival of the iconic Comets franchise signals a new era of growth and investment in women's professional basketball.Houston TodayThe owners of the NBA's Houston Rockets have announced the purchase of the WNBA's Connecticut Sun franchise for a record $300 million. The Sun will be relocated to Houston in 2027 and renamed the Houston Comets, marking the return of the iconic WNBA franchise that won four championships in the league's early years.
Why it matters
The return of the Houston Comets is a significant development for the WNBA, as the franchise was one of the league's original and most successful teams, winning four titles in the first six seasons. The move also represents a major investment in the WNBA by the Rockets' ownership group, signaling their commitment to growing the women's game in Houston.
The details
The Fertitta Entertainment consortium, which owns the Houston Rockets, has agreed to pay a WNBA-record $300 million to acquire the Connecticut Sun franchise and relocate it to Houston. The Sun will play their final season in Connecticut in 2026 before moving to Houston in 2027, where they will be rebranded as the Houston Comets, reviving the iconic WNBA franchise that won four championships between 1997 and 2000.
- The purchase agreement was announced on March 30, 2026.
- The Connecticut Sun will play their final season in Connecticut in 2026.
- The Houston Comets will begin play in the 2027 WNBA season.
The players
Tilman Fertitta
The owner of the Houston Rockets and chairman of Fertitta Entertainment, the consortium that purchased the Connecticut Sun.
Connecticut Sun
The WNBA franchise that has been based in Connecticut since 2003 and will be relocated to Houston in 2027.
Houston Comets
The iconic WNBA franchise that won four championships in the league's early years, and will be revived in Houston starting in the 2027 season.
What’s next
The Connecticut Sun will play their final season in Connecticut in 2026 before relocating to Houston and being rebranded as the Houston Comets in 2027.
The takeaway
The purchase of the Connecticut Sun by the Houston Rockets' ownership group and the relocation of the franchise to Houston represents a major investment in the WNBA and the revival of one of the league's most iconic franchises. The move signals the Rockets' commitment to growing the women's game in Houston and could pave the way for increased interest and support for the WNBA across the state of Texas.
