Houston Comets Unveil New Logo at Ceremony
The returning WNBA franchise revealed its new team logo at a downtown Houston event featuring former players.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Basketball
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The Houston Comets held an evening ceremony at POST Houston in downtown Houston to unveil the franchise's new team logo. Former players Cynthia Cooper-Dyke, Tina Thompson, Sheryl Swoopes, and coach Van Chancellor attended the event.
Why it matters
The unveiling marks a concrete step in the franchise's return to the WNBA for the 2027 season after its absence from the league. For Houston, it restores a team with deep local ties to the city's sports landscape.
The team will host a Comets Are Back: Legends & Legacy fan event on November 1 at the George R. Brown Convention Center, where the first 50 customers spending $100 or more receive a free tote bag. The Comets' first season is scheduled to start May 1, 2027.
The players
Cynthia Cooper-Dyke
A Hall of Fame guard who played for the original Houston Comets during their dominant championship era in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Tina Thompson
A Hall of Fame forward and one of the most decorated players in Houston Comets history, who spent her career with the franchise.
Sheryl Swoopes
A Hall of Fame guard and three-time WNBA champion who was a central figure in the original Houston Comets dynasty.
Van Chancellor
The former head coach who led the original Houston Comets to multiple WNBA championships during the league's early years.
The details
Fans gathered at POST Houston in downtown Houston to hear from former players and see the new logo for the first time. Former players spoke on stage about what the franchise's return means to the city.
Timeline
Thursday, October 29, 2026: Logo unveiling ceremony held at POST Houston.
Sunday, November 1, 2026: Comets Are Back: Legends & Legacy fan event at George R. Brown Convention Center.
Monday, May 1, 2027: Scheduled start of the Comets' first season.
Roadmap
The return revives the original Houston Comets dynasty that won four consecutive WNBA championships from 1997 to 2000, linking the new team directly to the league's founding era. The franchise's reappearance places Houston back among the WNBA's established markets as the league continues to expand.
Fans can attend the November 1 Legends & Legacy event, where the first 50 customers spending $100 or more receive a free tote bag. The team's scheduled May 1, 2027 season start gives Houston basketball fans a concrete date to plan around.
The takeaway
The return of the Houston Comets gives the city a established franchise with a championship history to build its WNBA identity around. Fans have a clear timeline, beginning with the November 1 event and continuing through the May 1, 2027 season opener.
What happens next
The Comets' fan event takes place November 1, 2026 at the George R. Brown Convention Center, and the team begins its first season May 1, 2027.
Further reading
Explore more about the team's return in our Basketball coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KPRC.
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