WWE’s Longtime Connecticut Venue Set For $30 Million Makeover After 25 Years

WWE-hosting Mohegan Sun Arena to undergo a major $30 million transformation.© NDTV Library

Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, which has hosted WWE's RAW and SmackDown shows and other live events, is getting a $30 million makeover as it hits 25 years in operation. Work is already underway on the 10,000-seat venue, with new seating, upgraded food outlets, refreshed concourses and big entrance changes all planned. Most of it will happen while events keep running, but the arena is set to close from December 15 through mid-February for a major construction phase. It's expected to reopen on February 28, 2027, with a concert headlined by Breaking Benjamin alongside Starset, P.O.D. and Filter.

Mohegan Sun Arena Will Temporarily Close in December as the Main Renovation Work Begins

The project is being done in phases with SCI Architects. Events will continue through early winter, then the temporary shutdown starts on December 15. The first phase has already started.

Joe Soper, Mohegan's vice president of sports and entertainment, said the venue has welcomed nearly 18 million guests and staged more than 4,250 performances since 2001.

“The goal is simple: to create a more immersive, comfortable and thrilling venue for fans as well as our artists and promoters,” Soper said.

Breaking Benjamin will headline the February 28 reopening show, with Starset, P.O.D. and Filter also on the bill, and it becomes the first event at the renovated arena. Also, the arena isn't owned by WWE, even though the company runs events there.

New Seating, LED Screens, Upgraded Concessions and a VIP Lounge Are Part of the $30 Million Plan

This goes beyond swapping out seats. The concourse level is getting new lighting, finishes and flooring, and concession areas will get upgraded kitchens and LED screens.

Entrances near Comix Roadhouse and Casino of the Sky are being redesigned too, each with a 25-foot-wide LED screen and additional Halo displays.

Existing beer garden outlets will turn into Marketplace spaces, with a new grill and a full kitchen. One Marketplace at the arena's north end will use Amazon's Just Walk Out technology, which is meant to speed up purchases and cut down queues.

The first stage of restroom upgrades brings new fixtures, lighting and accessibility improvements. Digital displays in lower seating bowl, elevators and electrical systems are part of the work as well.

A separate VIP lounge is planned for 2027 near the Casino of the Sky entrance. The nearly 4,000-square-foot space is expected to hold up to 150 guests and include a full bar. Still, the arena hasn't announced a full completion date for every phase.