The Connecticut Sun are making history by bringing their talents to Boston for the first time in WNBA regular-season game on August 20th at TD Garden, where they will take on the Los Angeles Sparks. The Sun, known as New England’s women’s basketball team, are aiming to attract more viewers from the Boston area and tap into the rich sports history of the region.
The game at TD Garden sold out with 19,156 tickets, marking the third-highest attendance for a WNBA game this season. Led by All-Stars like DeWanna Bonner, Brionna Jones, and Alyssa Thomas, the Sun are currently second in the WNBA with a 19-6 record, eyeing their first franchise championship in the upcoming playoffs in September.
The announcement of the game in Boston has special significance for Sun players like Veronica Burton, a Massachusetts native who grew up a Celtics fan and will now have the opportunity to play at TD Garden. Burton, along with her family, have deep roots in sports broadcasting in the area, making the game at the Garden a full-circle moment for them.
With a two-year partnership between NBC Sports Boston and the Sun, which broadcasts a majority of the Sun’s games, the team is hoping to expand their reach and grow the fanbase in Boston and beyond. After a four-week Olympic break, the Sun are rested, recovered, and ready to make a strong push into the playoffs, starting with their game in Boston.
Sun coach Stephanie White emphasized the importance of showcasing the WNBA in new markets, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to play in a city so close to the team’s Connecticut home base. The Sun’s debut at TD Garden is expected to be a milestone moment for women’s basketball and the league as a whole.
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