Philadelphia 76ers reportedly reverse course, won’t build contentious $1.3B downtown stadium
The Philadelphia 76ers have decided not to build a $1.3 billion downtown arena. The surprising move comes just weeks after the team received approval for the contentious project from the city council.
76ers Won't Build $1.3B Center City Arena, Will Stay in South Philadelphia
The Philadelphia 76ers have reportedly scrapped a controversial plan to build a new arena in Center City, according to reports from the Associated
Mayor Parker calls deal to build new 76ers arena in South Philadelphia a "win" for city
Mayor Cherelle Parker said she supports plans to keep the Sixers basketball team in South Philadelphia, instead of building a new arena in Center City.
Mayor announces new plan to keep 76ers arena in South Philadelphia, pursue WNBA team
The team, whose ownership group is led by investor Josh Harris, said it had formed a 50-50 joint venture with Comcast to replace its arena in the South Philadelphia stadium district by 2031. Comcast will also take a minority stake in the team and work together on the WNBA bid, the parties said in a joint statement Monday.
76ers abandon plans for downtown arena, will stay near current location
The 76ers had received approval to build a Center City stadium but changed course and now will partner with Comcast on a new South Philadelphia arena.
76ers back off Center City arena proposal, will stay in South Philadelphia: sources
In a shocking decision, sources say the Sixers have decided to abandon plans to build a new Sixers arena in Center City, opting to stay in South Philadelphia.
76ers, Flyers owners announce plans to build new arena in Philadelphia in 2031
The ownership groups of the Philadelphia 76ers and Flyers announced plans to build a new arena in South Philadelphia that would open in 2031.
76ers pivot, reach deal to build new arena, stay in South Philadelphia
The Sixers had gotten approval for a controversial new arena Center City, on the border of Chinatown, but changed plans.
76ers change course, won’t build new billion-dollar arena in downtown Philadelphia despite city approval
The Philadelphia city council voted on Dec. 19 to approve the downtown arena after more than two years of heated debate over the 76 Place proposal.
76ers make sudden change in Philadelphia arena plans
A day after ditching a Center City arena proposal, the NBA team announced it will partner with Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment and Comcast on a state-of-the-art arena at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Comcast to Buy Minority Stake in 76ers, Join New-Stadium Venture
Comcast Corp. and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment agreed to a 50-50 joint venture to build the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers ...
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 ...
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Philadelphia 76ers Abandon Center City Arena Plans
The Philadelphia 76ers have abandoned the plans to build a new stadium on Market Street, near Chinatown, and instead have ...
Comcast and Harris Blitzer to build new NBA, NHL stadium in South Philadelphia
Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment announced on Monday a joint venture with Comcast Spectacor to build a new arena in ...
The 76ers have struck a deal with Comcast Spectacor to stay in South Philly and abandon plans for a Center City arena
The deal comes just weeks after a grueling legislative battle in which the Sixers convinced City Council to give it the green ...