Owners of 76ers and Flyers announce plans to build new arena in South Philadelphia
It is a head-spin development from the fight the 76ers have lodged over the last two years when it sought to build a new arena in Chinatown and close to the city’s center, and as it went to battle with Comcast,
David Adelman relentlessly touted the Sixers’ Center City arena. Now he says South Philly plans will create a ‘better fan experience.’
“Though plans have changed, the one thing that has not changed is our commitment to do something good for the Sixers, our fans ... the CEO of Campus Apartments and a part owner of the New Jersey Devils, saw 76 Place as a new and important direction ...
Goodbye 76 Place: Details About the Sixers and Comcast’s Partnership to Build a New South Philly Arena
After years of posturing, planning, and protests, the Sixers are staying in South Philly after all. Well … that was a fun ride. After years of posturing, planning, and protests, the Sixers are staying in South Philly after all.
Philadelphia mayor announces new plan to keep 76ers arena in South Philly and pursue WNBA team
The Philadelphia 76ers will partner with Comcast Spectacor, their current landlord, to build a new arena in South Philadelphia and abandon a deal with the city to move
76ers, Flyers announce plans for new arena in South Philly, Adam Silver calls project 'great for Philadelphia'
The Philadelphia 76ers are staying in South Philadelphia in the latest -- and likely final -- twist in their quest to build a new arena. The Josh Harris-owned 76ers and the NHL's Flyers (owned by Comcast Spectacor) made an announcement Monday morning that the two teams will continue sharing a home in the South Philly Stadium Complex and will build a new arena slated to open by 2031 in a "50-50 joint venture.
Sixers abandon plans for Center City arena: South Philly residents react
South Philly residents are sounding off after the Philadelphia 76ers announced they are abandoning the $1.3 billion plans to create an arena in Center City, moving the Sixers into a new arena in South Philly.
Live: Philly mayor expected to react to Sixers' surprise Center City arena exit
After a surprise change of heart Sunday found planners behind a $1.3 billion new arena project for the Philadelphia 76ers throwing the project away, city officials are expected to discuss what happened and what comes next.
Historic Wilt Chamberlain jersey up for auction
T he last Philadelphia Sixers jersey ever worn by NBA legend and Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain will be auctioned off this month. The jersey was worn by Chamberlain in one of the ...
Philadelphia 76ers stumble against Thunder, season slipping away without injured Embiid, Maxey, George
The Philadelphia 76ers played without their All-Star trio of Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey in a loss to the ...