Mohegan Sun will invest $30 million in a multiphase renovation of Mohegan Sun Arena, at the tribe-owned resort in Uncasville, Conn.
The project will update the 10,000-seat arena with new seating, upgraded concessions, renovated concourses, redesigned entrances, updated restrooms and new digital displays, according to a Nov. 5 news release. SCI Architects collaborated on the design. Construction has already begun.
The arena was home to the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun, which Mohegan agreed to sell for $300 million. The sale to the Tilman J. Fertitta family closed in May. The team will relocate to Houston in 2027.
The arena will close Dec. 15 and is scheduled to reopen Feb. 28 with a concert featuring Breaking Benjamin, Starset, P.O.D. and Filter.
Planned improvements include arena-wide seat replacement, upgraded kitchens and concession areas, new LED displays at arena entrances, electrical and elevator upgrades and refreshed marketplace concepts. One concession location will feature Amazon’s “Just Walk Out” technology, allowing customers to purchase items without stopping to pay at a checkout counter.
A second phase scheduled for 2027 will add a nearly 4,000-square-foot VIP lounge connected to the Casino of the Sky entrance. The space will accommodate up to 150 guests and include a full bar.
Mohegan Sun also plans a separate $22 million renovation of its Earth Tower hotel, set to begin in summer 2027. Additional details have not been released.
