Mohegan Sun plans $30 million arena renovation
Mohegan Sun has announced a $30 million renovation of its 10,000-seat arena, combining new seating and concourse upgrades with expanded food, beverage and premium hospitality facilities. The November 5 announcement describes a phased project developed with SCI Architects at the Connecticut casino resort.
Early work has begun while the venue continues hosting events. The arena is scheduled to close from December 15 for major construction, with reopening planned for February 28, 2027. Breaking Benjamin is scheduled to headline the reopening concert, with Starset, P.O.D. and Filter also appearing.
“For 25 years, Mohegan Sun Arena has set the standard for live entertainment in the Northeast,” said Joe Soper, Mohegan’s vice president of sports and entertainment. The company says the renovation responds to changing guest expectations and covers arrival areas, seating, concessions and other parts of the visitor experience.
Seating, concessions and hospitality receive upgrades
The construction program includes replacement of seating, refreshed concourse finishes, upgraded concession kitchens and new digital displays. Entrance areas near Comix Roadhouse and Casino of the Sky are included. The plan also covers restroom improvements, elevator work and electrical upgrades, with much of the work concentrated in the temporary closure.
Mohegan said a new Marketplace concession location would incorporate Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology. A further phase in 2027 is planned to add a VIP lounge connected to the Casino of the Sky entrance. These are announced project components, rather than facilities already completed and available to guests.
The arena opened in 2001 and has hosted concerts, basketball, boxing, mixed martial arts and other events. The company said most construction would be scheduled around its events program, with significant work concentrated in the closure. The premium lounge forms part of the subsequent phase planned for 2027.
