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.
Officials: Sixers abandon Center City arena plan, will stay in South Philly
After years of planning and ongoing debate, the planners behind the proposal to bring a Sixers arena to Center City Philadelphia have backtracked on the project. Instead, the team will stay in South Philly.
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
Sixers Reach Deal to Remain in South Philly, Announce Plans For New Arena
After all the noise and back-and-forth, the Philadelphia 76ers have officially decided to abandon their ambitious $1.3 billion project for a new arena in Center City, as relayed by PHLY Sports’ Kyle Neubeck.
Sixers Ditch Center City Arena, Plan To Build New South Philly Stadium
The 76ers will now build a new arena in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex in conjunction with media conglomerate Comcast Spectacor.
Report: Sixers to stay in South Philly, will not move to Center City
After pushing for years to have an NBA-only arena in Center City, the Sixers have reportedly agreed to a deal with Comcast Spectator to stay in South Philly. The city council of Philadelphia had voted at the end of 2024 to approve the building of the team's arena in Center City, but now, the Sixers have agreed to a deal.
In Chinatown, joy and relief as Sixers abandon plan to build an arena on the neighborhood’s southern edge
A Chinatown community that believed its ruination lay in the planned construction of a new Sixers arena rejoiced on Sunday as the team abandoned its efforts to build on the neighborhood’s southern doorstep.
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Several Black leaders throw support behind Sixers’ pivot with arena, after supporting Market East project
The African American Chamber of Commerce, Philly's NAACP president and other groups and civic leaders supported the Center ...
How Adam Silver got the Sixers and Comcast Spectacor to kiss and make up
After years of public acrimony, the Sixers' reconciliation with Comcast Spectacor wasn't something anyone expected. Here's ...
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Labor leader Ryan Boyer's board post at Sixers partner's investment firm comes under scrutiny
11—Hours before City Council was to vote on the Sixers arena Wednesday, critics of the project took issue with a six-figure compensation package that labor leader and arena champion Ryan Boyer ...
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 ...