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Philadelphia 76ers' Arena Gets Name Change

The Wells Fargo Center will be no more soon.
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Oct 9, 2018; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Flyers fans outside the Wells Fargo Center before home game against the San Jose Sharks. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
Oct 9, 2018; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Flyers fans outside the Wells Fargo Center before home game against the San Jose Sharks. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

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This fall, the Philadelphia 76ers are saying goodbye to the Wells Fargo Center.

On Tuesday, Comcast Spectator and Harris Blitzter Sports and Entertainment announced that the arena will re-named as Xfinity Mobile Arena.

The change goes into effect on September 1, 2025. It’s set to remain that way through the 2030-2031 season. It marks the fifth name for the arena since it opened up in 1996.

“Philadelphia is home to the most passionate fans in the country, and that competitive spirit is a perfect complement to the Xfinity Mobile brand,” said Steve Croney, Chief Operating Officer, Connectivity & Platforms, Comcast. “Xfinity Mobile is fueled by the largest and fastest WiFi network in America which will give our Philadelphia fans an unrivaled experience at one of Philadelphia’s legendary sports and entertainment venues.”

The Sixers and the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers will continue competing at the Xfinity Mobile Arena while working together on building a new home.

Back in January, the managing groups of the Sixers and the Flyers announced a joint venture to “build a world-class arena” in South Philadelphia. Initially, the Sixers were set to branch out on their own by building an arena downtown in a Market East location.

Although the city approved the 76 Place project, HBSE and Comcast Spectator ultimately agreed to a 50-50 venture to stay within the South Philly Complex alongside the Philadelphia Phillies and the Philadelphia Eagles.

The new arena will take years to build, leaving the Sixers and the Flyers at the Xfinity Mobile Arena for the time being.

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Justin Grasso was a credentialed writer and publisher covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s Philadelphia 76ers On SI Network. Grasso got his start in sports media in 2016 with FantasyPros, working the news desk, providing game-by-game player analysis and updates on the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors. By 2017, he joined FanSided’s Philadelphia Eagles site as a staff writer. After spending one season covering the Eagles as a staff writer, Grasso was promoted to become the site’s Co-Editor. For the next two NFL seasons, he covered the Eagles closely before broadening his NFL coverage. For a brief stint, Grasso covered the NFL on a national basis after joining Heavy.com as an NFL news desk writer. In 2019, Grasso joined the 76ers' beat on a part-time basis, stepping into a role with South Jersey’s 97.3 ESPN. Ahead of the 2019-2020 NBA season, he concluded a three-year stint covering the Eagles and joined the Sixers beat full-time. Grasso has covered the 76ers exclusively since then for Sports Illustrated. He is a member of the Pro Basketball Writers Association. Twitter: @JGrasso_ Instagram: @JGrassoMedia Threads: @JGrassoMedia

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