The Connecticut Sun has been flying high for a few seasons now and has reached the playoffs or the final every year since 2017. Originally founded as the Orlando Miracle back in 1999, they moved to Uncasville in 2003, right down the street from the legendary UConn Huskies basketball program and became the Sun we all know today.
Check out this 2025 Connecticut Sun season overview so you can make sure to watch them along the way!
Founding Season: 2003 
Connecticut Sun Quick Facts:
Conference: Eastern
Home Arena: Mohegan Sun Arena
Championships: None
2024 Finish: Lost to the Minnesota Lynx in the semi-finals.
How did the Connecticut Sun do last WNBA season?
The Sun continued their consistent performance by finishing the regular season with a 28–12 record, marking their eighth consecutive playoff appearance. They advanced to the semifinals but were eliminated by the Minnesota Lynx, who would go on to lose the WNBA Final to the New York Liberty, in a hard-fought series. Alyssa Thomas delivered strong performances throughout the season, and DiJonai Carrington was recognized as the Most Improved Player.
Connecticut Sun Schedule for TV
Don’t miss one second of the Connecticut Sun 2025 WNBA season. With DIRECTV, you don’t have to! Explore the full Sun schedule below, including information on where to watch the Connecticut Sun on TV and more.
| Date | Time (ET) | Opponent | Venue | Where to Watch |
| Sun., May 18 | 1 p.m. | Washington Mystics | Mohegan Sun Arena | |
| Tue., May 20 | 7 p.m. | Las Vegas Aces | Mohegan Sun Arena | |
| Fri., May 23 | 7:30 p.m. | @ Minnesota Lynx | Target Center | ION |
| Sun., May 25 | 3 p.m. | @ Atlanta Dream | Gateway Center | |
| Tue., May 27 | 7 p.m. | Dallas Wings | Mohegan Sun Arena | |
| Fri., May 30 | 7:30 p.m. | @ Indiana Fever | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | ION |
| Sun., June 1 | 3 p.m. | @New York Liberty | Barclays Center | |
| Fri., June 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Atlanta Dream | Mohegan Sun Arena | ION |
| Sun., June 8 | 3 p.m. | @ Washington Mystics | CareFirst Arena | |
| Sun., June 15 | 12 p.m. | Chicago Sky | Mohegan Sun Arena | CBS |
| Tue., June 17 | 7 p.m. | @ Indiana Fever | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | NBA TV |
| Wed., June 18 | 7 p.m. | Phoenix Mercury | Mohegan Sun Arena | |
| Fri., June 20 | 7:30 p.m. | Dallas Wings | Mohegan Sun Arena | ION |
| Sun., June 22 | 8:30 p.m. | @ Golden State Valkyries | Chase Center | |
| Wed., June 25 | 10 p.m. | @ Las Vegas Aces | Michelob ULTRA Arena | NBA TV |
| Fri., June 27 | 10 p.m. | @ Seattle Storm | Climate Pledge Arena | ION |
| Sun., June 29 | 7 p.m. | @ Minnesota Lynx | Target Center | |
| Sun., July 6 | 4 p.m. | Las Vegas Aces | Mohegan Sun Arena | |
| Wed., July 9 | 11 a.m. | Seattle Storm | Mohegan Sun Arena | |
| Fri., July 11 | 10 p.m. | @ Seattle Storm | Climate Pledge Arena | ION |
| Sun., July 13 | 6 p.m. | @ Los Angeles Sparks | Crypto.com Arena | |
| Tue., July 15 | 8 p.m. | @ Indiana Fever | TD Garden | ESPN |
| Thu., July 24 | 7 p.m. | Los Angeles Sparks | Mohegan Sun Arena | |
| Sun., July 27 | 1 p.m. | Golden State Valkyries | Mohegan Sun Arena | CBSSN |
| Mon., July 28 | 7 p.m. | Seattle Storm | Mohegan Sun Arena | ESPN3 |
| Fri., Aug. 1 | 7:30 p.m. | New York Liberty | Mohegan Sun Arena | ION |
| Sun., Aug. 3 | 1 p.m. | New York Liberty | Mohegan Sun Arena | |
| Tue., Aug. 5 | 10 p.m. | @ Phoenix Mercury | PHX Arena | |
| Thu., Aug. 7 | 10 p.m. | @ Los Angeles Sparks | Crypto.com Arena | |
| Sun., Aug. 10 | 9 p.m. | @ Las Vegas Aces | Michelob ULTRA Arena | NBA TV |
| Mon., Aug. 11 | 10 p.m. | @ Golden State Valkyries | Chase Center | |
| Wed., Aug. 13 | 7 p.m. | Chicago Sky | Mohegan Sun Arena | |
| Sun., Aug. 17 | 1 p.m. | Indiana Fever | Mohegan Sun Arena | NBA TV |
| Tue., Aug. 19 | 7:30 p.m. | @ Washington Mystics | CareFirst Arena | |
| Thu., Aug. 21 | 7 p.m. | Washington Mystics | Mohegan Sun Arena | |
| Sat., Aug. 23 | 4 p.m. | @ Chicago Sky | Wintrust Arena | CBSSN |
| Mon., Aug. 25 | 7 p.m. | @ New York Liberty | Barclays Center | |
| Wed., Aug. 27 | 8 p.m. | @ Dallas Wings | College Park Center | |
| Sat., Aug. 30 | 7 p.m. | Minnesota Lynx | Mohegan Sun Arena | NBA TV |
| Mon., Sept. 1 | 1 p.m. | Atlanta Dream | Mohegan Sun Arena | |
| Wed., Sept. 3 | 8 p.m. | @ Chicago Sky | Wintrust Arena | |
| Sat., Sept. 6 | 1 p.m. | Phoenix Mercury | Mohegan Sun Arena | |
| Mon., Sept. 8 | 7:30 p.m. | @ Atlanta Dream | Gateway Center | |
| Wed., Sept. 10 | 7 p.m. | Atlanta Dream | Mohegan Sun Arena |
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Where can I watch Connecticut Sun games?
For those who can’t make it out to Uncasville to watch the Sun compete in person, there are plenty of ways to catch more games on the Connecticut Sun TV schedule on DIRECTV. Below are a few networks where you can watch games:
- ESPN – Ch. 206
- ESPN2 – Ch. 209
- NBA TV – Ch. 216
- ION TV – Ch. 305
- ABC – Find your local ABC network
- CBS – Find your local CBS network
- FOX – Find your local FOX network
- Regional Sports Networks – Find RSNs in your area
Connecticut Sun Roster for 2025
Here’s a look at who will be on the Connecticut Sun’s roster for the 2025 season.
| Number | Player | Position | College |
| 3 | Marina Mabrey | Guard | Notre Dame |
| 4 | Jacy Sheldon | Guard | Ohio State |
| 7 | Haley Peters | Forward-Guard | Duke |
| 10 | Olivia Nelson-Ododa | Center | Connecticut |
| 13 | Rayah Marshall (Rookie) | Center-Forward | USC |
| 14 | Bria Hartley | Guard | Connecticut |
| 15 | Lindsay Allen | Guard | Notre Dame |
| 18 | Jaelyn Brown | Guard-Forward | California |
| 22 | Saniya Rivers (Rookie) | Guard | NC State |
| 23 | Kariata Diaby (Rookie) | Center | – |
| 24 | Aneesah Morrow (Rookie) | Forward | LSU |
| 31 | Tina Charles | Center | UConn |
| 47 | Leila Lacan (Rookie) | Guard | – |
Connecticut Sun Rivalries to Watch
The Connecticut Sun has rivalries with the New York Liberty, the Chicago Sky and the Washington Mystics.
The Sun-Liberty rivalry, in particular, is a classic proximity rivalry, with the Liberty’s home base in Brooklyn just a little over 120 miles from Mohegan Sun Arena. Plus, the Liberty took the Sun out in the second round of the 2023 playoffs, dashing their hopes for their first-ever title that year.
You can watch the Sun and the Liberty play on:
- June 1 at 3 p.m. ET
- August 1 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ION
- August 3 at 1 p.m. ET
- August 25 at 7 p.m. ET
The Sun have also often squared off against the Mystics and the Sky in the playoffs. You can watch them take on the Mystics on:
- May 18 at 1 p.m. ET
- June 8 at 3 p.m. ET
- August 19 at 7:30 p.m. ET
- August 21 at 7 p.m. ET
And they’ll face the Sky on:
June 15 at 12 p.m. ET on CBS
- August 13 at 7 p.m. ET
- August 23 at 4 p.m. ET on CBS Sports
- September 3 at 8 p.m. ET
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where do the Connecticut Sun play?
The Connecticut Sun plays at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT.
Who is the Connecticut Sun's head coach?
Rachid Meziane is the head coach of the Connecticut Sun.
What channel can local fans watch Connecticut Sun games on?
Local fans can watch Connecticut Sun games on NBC Sports Boston.
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