The Connecticut Solar are staying in Mohegan Solar Area for the 2026 season, group president Jennifer Rizzotti confirmed on Sunday. This announcement comes in the future after reviews that Boston Celtics minority governor Steve Pagliuca reached an settlement with the Mohegan Tribe to buy, and relocate, the WNBA group for $325 million, the costliest sale for a ladies’s sports activities franchise in U.S. historical past.
The deal nonetheless must be authorized by the WNBA Board of Governors and Rizzotti emphasised that the sale is “not fairly on the end line but.”
The Solar’s season ticket renewal is up for subsequent season and Rizzotti mentioned they’ve obtained “constructive emotions” from their followers about remaining put for the 2026 season.
“I do know there’s nonetheless uncertainty concerning the future, however our loyal followers, they’re excited to have the ability to watch this group develop and get into Yr Two of this retooling of the roster and see the place we will go,” Rizzotti mentioned, through ESPN. “And if it finally ends up being our final 12 months right here, we’re going to verify we blow it out.”
The Mohegan Tribe bought the group in 2003, recognized then because the Orlando Miracle, and have become the primary homeowners of a WNBA group exterior NBA homeowners. Rizzotti had constructive issues to say concerning the Mohegan Tribe, noting they’ve “tried to do what’s finest for not simply this group, however for the league as an entire.”
She mentioned the Mohegan Tribe has been thorough of their seek for a doable new proprietor.
“Have they gotten handed by?” Rizzotti mentioned. “They know that, in some methods, however we have by no means suffered in loyalty and dedication and a fantastic fan base and individuals who actually care about taking good care of our gamers.”
The Solar’s residence enviornment is on the smaller finish within the league and a transfer to Boston would imply the group taking part in most, if not all, residence video games on the TD Backyard. Their apply facility state of affairs would change enormously within the potential transfer as effectively, going from a communal house, to a brand new facility that Pagliuca additionally intends to spend $100 million on.
The Solar have punched a ticket to the playoffs 17 occasions, together with journeys every of the final eight years and have certified for the WNBA Finals 4 occasions.
