Montville, Conn. – November 06, 2026 -- Mohegan Sun is investing $30 million in a multi-phase renovation of its 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena, replacing all seating and rebuilding food and beverage, concourse and entrance areas after 25 years of operation.
The project is being developed with SCI Architects. Most construction will run alongside the Arena's active event schedule, but the venue will close for two months starting December 15. It is set to reopen on Sunday, February 28, with a concert by Breaking Benjamin, supported by Starset, P.O.D. and Filter. Tickets go on sale November 6 via Ticketmaster, with Box Office sales starting at noon the following day.
Arena operator targets concessions and entrances in first phase
Phase one is already under way while the Arena remains open through early winter. Work during the closure includes:
- Arena-wide seating replacement.
- New lighting, finishes and flooring across the concourse level.
- A first phase of modernized concessions with new LED screens and upgraded kitchens.
- Upgrades to the main entrance near Comix Roadhouse and the Casino of the Sky entrance, including 25-foot-wide LED screens above both entrances and inside both vestibules, plus Halo LED screens.
- Upgraded digital displays throughout the lower bowl.
- Elevator upgrades and comprehensive electrical enhancements.
Existing beer garden outlets will become Marketplace concepts with more than 30 taps of beer and craft cocktails, plus a new grill and full kitchen. The Marketplace at the Arena's north end will use Amazon's "Just Walk Out" technology to cut wait times. The first phase of restroom updates adds new finishes, fixtures, lighting and improved accessibility.
VIP lounge of nearly 4,000 square feet slated for 2027
In 2027, the project moves to a VIP lounge connected to the Casino of the Sky entrance. The lounge will hold up to 150 guests and include a full bar, a pre-show offering aimed at premium customers.
Joe Soper, VP of Sports & Entertainment for Mohegan, said the Arena has hosted more than 4,250 performances and welcomed nearly 18 million guests since 2001. He said the goal is a "more immersive, comfortable and thrilling venue."
Event calendar runs from March through July
Following the February 28 reopening, the Arena's booked dates are:
- Red Clay Strays, March 18
- Death Cab For Cutie, April 9
- Matt Mathews, April 10
- A Perfect Circle, April 28
- Tom Segura, April 30
- Papa Roach, May 22
- Def Leppard and Goo Goo Dolls, June 25
- Greta Van Fleet, July 24
Resort follows with $22M Earth Tower renovation next summer
Jeff Hamilton, President & GM of Mohegan Sun, said the investment is part of a broader effort to rework guest touchpoints across entertainment, dining, accommodations and premium amenities as the resort marks 30 years. A $22 million renovation of Earth Tower is set to begin next summer, with details to be announced later.
The Arena was named "Best Casino Concert Venue" in the 2026 Newsweek Readers' Choice Awards. It also ranked as the #1 indoor arena for its size from Pollstar and VenuesNow in 2021. Metallica will play two shows in November 2026 to mark its 25th anniversary.