Comets set for 2027 return as Connecticut Sun move to Houston

The move ends a 23-year run in Connecticut.

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The Comets, one of the WNBA's original franchises and four-time champions, will return in 2027 after the relocation of t Via @usatodaysports on X

What happened: The Connecticut Sun will relocate to Houston and play under the Comets name. The Sun played their final game at Mohegan Sun in 2026.

Why it matters: Connecticut loses its WNBA team, while Houston gains an existing franchise under a name from the league's founding era.

By the numbers: The original Comets won four WNBA championships.

What to watch: The 2027 schedule will set the date of the Comets' first game back.

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