UNCASVILLE, CT (December 10, 2025) –Mohegan Sun is thrilled to announce that the 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena has been ranked “#1 Best Casino Concert Venue” in Newsweek’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards. This recognition highlights Mohegan Sun Arena’s reputation as one of the premier entertainment destinations both regionally and throughout the country, delivering world-class performances and unforgettable experiences for fans at the tune of more than 125 concerts and sporting events per year.
The Readers’ Choice Awards celebrate excellence across industries, spotlighting organizations that consistently exceed expectations. Over a four-week voting period, Newsweek readers and industry experts cast their votes, honoring venues that exemplify exceptional guest experiences.
“Earning the #1 spot for “Best Casino Concert Venue” and ranking near the top in two other categories is an incredible honor for Mohegan Sun,” said Jeff Hamilton, President & GM. “These recognitions, along with being named to Forbes Best-in-State Companies for 2026, reflect the dedication of our team and inspire us to keep delivering world-class experiences for our guests.”
In addition to this achievement, Mohegan Sun also earned recognition in two other Newsweek Readers’ Choice categories:
- #2 “Best Native American Casino”
- #2 “Best Casino Players Club” (Momentum)
The award-winning Mohegan Sun Arena sets the standard for entertainment, continually hosting top touring acts like Justin Timberlake, Megan Moroney, Matt Rife, Sting, RUSH, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton and countless more. In late September of this year, Adam Sandler also played back-to-back sell-out shows inside Mohegan Sun Arena, while also being inducted into Mohegan Sun Arena’s Walk of Fame, joining the likes of Bon Jovi, Tim McGraw and Taylor Swift. The hit Netflix show My Next Guest with David Letterman, also filmed at Mohegan Sun Arena during these performances as part of a special episode on Adam Sandler.
The Forbes Best‑in‑State Companies for 2026 is also powerful endorsement of Mohegan’s excellence as a major casino & entertainment destination in southeastern Connecticut. Forbes analyzed over 50,000 companies nationwide—evaluating financial strength, customer satisfaction, employee engagement, and growth—to highlight 750 standout businesses by state.
For more on upcoming shows and ticket information for Mohegan Sun Arena, including recently announced concerts like Meghan Trainor on July 4th, 2026, 5 Seconds of Summer on May 29th, 2026 or Chris Stapleton for back-to-back shows starting on Friday, February 27th, visit mohegansun.com/entertainment. For information on Mohegan Sun’s Momentum program, visit mohegansun.com/momentum. And for the latest enterprise-wide news for Mohegan, visit mohegangaming.com
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