The Houston Comets are expected to come back to Bayou City after nearly 20 years after Rockets owner Fertitta Entertainment reached a deal to buy, relocate and rename the Connecticut Sun. Why it matters: Houston hasn't had a WNBA team since the dynastic Comets ceased operations in 2008 — leaving a gap in a city that once set the standard for women's pro basketball.

The WNBA's Connecticut Sun had a down year in 2025, but developed a promising young core of players that could make transition to the Houston Comets in 2027.

“My family and I are thrilled for the opportunity to bring the Comets back to this incredible city,” says Patrick Fertitta, alternate governor.

The Houston Comets, which disbanded in 2008, won the WNBA Finals the first four seasons (1997-2000) the league was in operation.

HOUSTON — Sports fans aren't the only ones excited about the WNBA coming back to Houston. Downtown business owners and economists say the return of the Comets could mean a massive financial boost for the city, with one recent expansion team generating more than $70 million in revenue in its first year.

Original Houston Comets player, Hall of Famer Cynthia Cooper spoke with FOX 26 Tuesday following the big news that the WNBA would be returning to Houston. As we've reported Houston Rockets owner Tilman J.

One member of Houston's incoming front office has extensive experience in analytics and media.

The Houston Angels were the first champions of the Women’s Professional Basketball League in 1979, a groundbreaking team that helped lay the foundation for women’s sports in Houston and across the country.