Boston Pushes for WNBA Team Amid Connecticut Sun TD Garden Sellouts

Boston's TD Garden hosted a sold-out WNBA game between the Connecticut Sun and Indiana Fever, drawing major excitement from fans and local officials eager to bring a permanent WNBA team to the city. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey issued a proclamation declaring July 15 as 'WNBA Day in Boston' and emphasized Boston's rich basketball history and enthusiasm for women's sports, calling the city the perfect home for a team. The Connecticut Sun, currently owned by the Mohegan Tribe, have played annual games in Boston and are reportedly considering a sale, but relocation remains uncertain as the tribe prefers to keep the team local. Local investors and the Boston City Council, which passed a resolution supporting a team, along with groups like Boston Women's Basketball Partners, are actively advocating for either relocation or an expansion team. However, the WNBA recently announced expansion teams for Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia, with Boston not included in the immediate lineup. Despite these challenges, the groundswell of fan support and political advocacy continues to fuel optimism for a WNBA franchise in Boston.