May 25, 2021
Fans at the home opener of the Phoenix Mercury’s 2021 regular season received a T-shirt on their seat to mark the occasion. They were excited to return to the arena after COVID-19 restrictions kept them away. (Photo by Catie Cheshire/Cronkite News)
Mercury players entered Phoenix Suns Arena accompanied by clouds of purple and orange smoke. (Photo by Catie Cheshire/Cronkite News)
PHOENIX – Calls of “Mighty Mercury” echoed throughout the building at the WNBA team’s home opener.
After each big moment Friday, stadium speakers played the prerecorded chant. For the first time in the regular season since 2019, fans at newly renovated Phoenix Suns Arena answered back.