The Connecticut Sun kicked off its 2025 WNBA season on May 18 with a home game against the Washington Mystics at Mohegan Sun Arena. 2025 will be the Sun's 27th year in the WNBA.
The team enters the year with major changes. Rachid Meziane takes over as head coach, and the roster has been significantly overhauled. Marina Mabrey and Olivia Nelson-Ododa are the only two players returning from last season's roster. Veteran center Tina Charles and overseas players Kariata Diaby and Leila Lacan join, according to the Connecticut Sun's official website.
Connecticut Sun 2025 Regular Season Schedule
For 2025, the WNBA has extended the season to 44 games per franchise, running through early September. The Connecticut Sun will play Eastern Conference teams Chicago, Indiana, New York, and Washington four times each. They will see eight games against Atlanta. In the Western Conference, they have four matches with Las Vegas and Seattle and three matches each against Dallas, Golden State, Los Angeles, Minnesota, and Phoenix, as per the official WNBA 2025 Schedule.
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, May 18 | Washington Mystics | 1:00 PM | Mohegan Sun Arena |
| Tue, May 20 | Las Vegas Aces | 7:00 PM | Mohegan Sun Arena |
| Fri, May 23 | @ Minnesota Lynx | 7:30 PM | Target Center |
| Sun, May 25 | @ Atlanta Dream | 3:00 PM | Gateway Center Arena |
| Tue, May 27 | Dallas Wings | 7:00 PM | Mohegan Sun Arena |
| Fri, May 30 | @ Indiana Fever | 7:30 PM | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Sun, Jun 1 | @ New York Liberty | 3:00 PM | Barclays Center |
| Fri, Jun 6 | Atlanta Dream | 7:30 PM | Mohegan Sun Arena |
| Sun, Jun 8 | @ Washington Mystics | 3:00 PM | Entertainment & Sports Arena |
| Sun, Jun 15 | Chicago Sky | 12:00 PM | Mohegan Sun Arena |
| Tue, Jun 17 | @ Indiana Fever | 7:00 PM | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Wed, Jun 18 | Phoenix Mercury | 7:00 PM | Mohegan Sun Arena |
| Fri, Jun 20 | Dallas Wings | 7:30 PM | Mohegan Sun Arena |
| Sun, Jun 22 | @ Golden State Valkyries | 8:30 PM | Chase Center |
| Wed, Jun 25 | @ Las Vegas Aces | 10:00 PM | Michelob ULTRA Arena |
| Fri, Jun 27 | @ Seattle Storm | 10:00 PM | Climate Pledge Arena |
| Sun, Jun 29 | @ Minnesota Lynx | 7:00 PM | Target Center |
| Sun, Jul 6 | Las Vegas Aces | 1:00 PM | Mohegan Sun Arena |
| Wed, Jul 9 | Seattle Storm | 11:00 AM | Mohegan Sun Arena |
| Fri, Jul 11 | @ Seattle Storm | 10:00 PM | Climate Pledge Arena |
| Sun, Jul 13 | @ Los Angeles Sparks | 6:00 PM | Crypto.com Arena |
| Tue, Jul 15 | Indiana Fever | 8:00 PM | TD Garden (Boston) |
| Thu, Jul 24 | Los Angeles Sparks | 7:00 PM | Mohegan Sun Arena |
| Sun, Jul 27 | Golden State Valkyries | 1:00 PM | Mohegan Sun Arena |
| Mon, Jul 28 | Seattle Storm | 7:00 PM | Mohegan Sun Arena |
| Fri, Aug 1 | New York Liberty | 7:30 PM | Mohegan Sun Arena |
| Sun, Aug 3 | New York Liberty | 3:00 PM | Mohegan Sun Arena |
| Tue, Aug 5 | @ Phoenix Mercury | 10:00 PM | Footprint Center |
| Thu, Aug 7 | @ Los Angeles Sparks | 10:00 PM | Crypto.com Arena |
| Sun, Aug 10 | @ Las Vegas Aces | 9:00 PM | Michelob ULTRA Arena |
| Mon, Aug 11 | @ Golden State Valkyries | 10:00 PM | Chase Center |
| Wed, Aug 13 | Chicago Sky | 7:00 PM | Mohegan Sun Arena |
| Sun, Aug 17 | Indiana Fever | 3:30 PM | Mohegan Sun Arena |
| Tue, Aug 19 | @ Washington Mystics | 7:30 PM | Entertainment & Sports Arena |
| Thu, Aug 21 | Washington Mystics | 7:00 PM | Mohegan Sun Arena |
| Sat, Aug 23 | @ Chicago Sky | 5:00 PM | Wintrust Arena |
| Mon, Aug 25 | @ New York Liberty | 7:00 PM | Barclays Center |
| Wed, Aug 27 | @ Dallas Wings | 8:00 PM | College Park Center |
| Sat, Aug 30 | Minnesota Lynx | 7:00 PM | Mohegan Sun Arena |
| Mon, Sep 1 | Atlanta Dream | 1:00 PM | Mohegan Sun Arena |
| Wed, Sep 3 | @ Chicago Sky | 8:00 PM | Wintrust Arena |
| Sat, Sep 6 | Phoenix Mercury | 1:00 PM | Mohegan Sun Arena |
| Mon, Sep 8 | @ Atlanta Dream | 7:30 PM | Gateway Center Arena |
| Wed, Sep 10 | Atlanta Dream | 7:00 PM | Mohegan Sun Arena |
Connecticut Sun Key Matchups
The Connecticut Sun started their 2025 season on May 18 with an 85–90 defeat to the Washington Mystics. The Sun were ahead by 15 points at halftime but were unable to maintain that. Some important games are coming up soon. On May 20, the Sun will face the Las Vegas Aces, who are led by the 2024 MVP, A'ja Wilson. Then, on May 25, the Sun will play against the Atlanta Dream. Former Sun center Brionna Jones now plays for the Dream and will face her old team for the first time, according to the WNBA official website.
In June, the Sun will compete in the Commissioner’s Cup games. On June 1, they take on the reigning champions, the New York Liberty. On June 6, they face the Atlanta Dream, who bring a strong roster. They also have a big game on July 15, when the Sun will be playing the Indiana Fever at home at TD Garden in Boston. That one will feature 2024 Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark, as per the official website of the WNBA.
FAQ on the Connecticut Sun
A. The Connecticut Sun appointed Rachid Meziane as their head coach in December 2024 .
A. The Connecticut Sun play their home games at Mohegan Sun Arena, located in Uncasville, Connecticut.
A. The Connecticut Sun's 2025 season begins on Sunday, May 18, 2025, when they host the Washington Mystics at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
A. Key players on the Connecticut Sun's 2025 roster include Tina Charles, Marina Mabrey, Olivia Nelson-Ododa, and Jacy Sheldon .
