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.
Plans to build 76ers arena in Center City fall through, team to stay in South Philadelphia, sources say
Plans to build an arena for the Sixers in Center City have fallen through, and the team plans to stay in South Philadelphia, sources close to the negotiations say.
Philadelphia mayor announces new plan to keep 76ers arena in South Philadelphia, pursue WNBA team
The Philadelphia 76ers will partner with Comcast Spectacor to build a new arena in South Philadelphia and abandon a deal to move downtown.
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 light to move to Center City.
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,
Chinatown activists react to new plan to keep 76ers arena in South Philadelphia
The Philadelphia 76ers will partner with Comcast Spectacor to build a new arena in South Philadelphia and abandon a deal to move downtown.
South Philly residents react to new Sixers arena plan
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.
New shared arena with Sixers, Flyers planned for South Philadelphia Sports Complex
A new arena for the Sixers and Flyers is coming to South Philadelphia in a 50/50 partnership with Comcast Spectacor and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment.
76ers owners announce new arena in South Philly for 2031
The ownership group of the Philadelphia 76ers and Comcast Spectacor on Monday announced plans to build a new arena in South Philadelphia that will open in 2031.
Nick Nurse reacts to Sixers agreeing to deal to stay in South Philly
Coach Nick Nurse reacts to the Philadelphia 76ers agreeing to a new deal to stay in the South Philly sports complex.
Sixers abandon Center City arena plan, will stay in South Philly, officials say
After years of planning and ongoing debate, the planners behind a proposal to bring a Sixers arena to Center City have backtracked. Instead, the team will get a new arena in South Philly, an official claimed.
In a Surprise, 76ers Say They Are Staying in South Philadelphia
The city had approved a plan for a new arena in a struggling part of downtown. But on Monday, the Sixers said a new venue ...
How NBA commissioner Adam Silver put an end to a billionaires’ feud and helped keep the Sixers in South Philly
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Philadelphia 76ers Managing Group Makes Major Arena Announcement
On Sunday, it was reported that the Philadelphia 76ers would no longer be moving forward with the downtown arena plan.
Sixers reportedly reverse course, won’t build contentious $1.3B downtown Philly stadium
The 76ers' downtown development plan had pitted working-class Philadelphians against each another and the team had pressured ...
Mayor Cherelle Parker called the Sixers’ decision to stay in South Philly ‘a curveball.’ Some say she just whiffed.
When Mayor Cherelle L. Parker in September unveiled the terms of the agreement she reached with the 76ers to build a new ...
Philadelphia 76ers Reached Important Date for Veteran's Contract
While a large focus of the league’s attention may be looking at the trade market, given the deadline sits a little under a ...