Reported by the CT Video Services Film & TV Desk. Published May 28, 2026.
The Foxwoods production partnership shows how Connecticut venues can become repeatable, broadcast-ready environments for major television productions.
Hell’s Kitchen is set to film its 25th and 26th seasons at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, continuing a production relationship that has already brought multiple seasons to Connecticut.
The project also illustrates the wider value of a production-ready venue: locations, hospitality, local vendors, transportation, museums, and nearby communities all become part of the production story.
For Connecticut organizations, the lesson is practical—showing a location’s scale, access, infrastructure, and ability to support a working crew can create opportunities well beyond a single promotional video.
What this means for the people making media
News becomes useful when it connects back to action. A new production creates opportunities for local crews and vendors. A venue story can become a location or broadcast lead. A policy change can change a budget. A community story can become the next documentary, campaign, interview, or music video.

