The American Athletic Conference and Mohegan Sun Arena have agreed to a multi-year agreement for Mohegan Sun to host the Conference's Women's Basketball Championship from 2018 through 2020. The 2018 championship will mark the fifth consecutive year the tournament has been played at the Uncasville, Connecticut arena.
"We are pleased that we are continuing our partnership with Mohegan Sun Arena," American Athletic Conference Commissioner Mike Aresco said. "Our women's championship has become the premier tournament in the country, thanks to our terrific fan support and thanks to the outstanding venue and the hospitality of everyone at Mohegan Sun.