Chicago Sky delays move into new practice facility until 2027 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 4:36 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
The Chicago Sky announced they will not move into their new practice facility during the 2026 season due to construction delays. General Manager Jeff Pagliocca confirmed that only partial completion is expected by the end of the season. Most practices will continue at Wintrust Arena, where the team plays home games. The facility, originally scheduled to open in December 2025, has faced multiple delays and has expanded in size, increasing construction costs significantly. Pagliocca anticipates full completion by November 2026, ahead of the 2027 season.
- •Sky's practice facility will not be ready until 2027 season.
- •Teams will mainly practice at Wintrust Arena for the remainder of 2026.
- •Facility construction costs have increased from $38 million to $60 million.
- •The facility was originally planned for a December 2025 opening.
- •Skylar Diggins expressed concerns about lacking necessary resources.
- 4:36 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Sky Will Not Move Into New Practice Facility This Year
"The facility has been delayed multiple times since being announced in 2024.
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