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Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Xfinity Mobile Arena: Wells Fargo Center signage removed as South Philly stadium rebrand begins
The Brief Wells Fargo Center signage was removed from the South Philadelphia arena as it prepares for a name change. Comcast Spectacore and Harris-Blitzer announced in May that the arena will be renamed the Xfinity Mobile Arena. While preparations are underway, the name change won't be official until September. PHILADELPHIA - The Wells Fargo Center signage was removed from the side of the South Philadelphia arena as it prepares to rebrand into the Xfinity Mobile Arena in September. The name change was announced in May, and comes after the Sixers ditched contentious plans to build an arena in Center City after striking a deal with Comcast. This will be the fifth time the arena has changed names since it opened in 1996 as CoreStates Center. The backstory The Wells Fargo Center will be renamed to the Xfinity Mobile Arena, Comcast Spectacore and Harris-Blitzer Sports and Entertainment announced in May. This name change will officially take place in September and the naming rights will last through the Sixers and Flyers 2030-2031 season, official said. This will be the fifth name change the arena has undergone since it first opened in 1996, known first as the Spectrum II and then officially as CoreStates Center. "This arena is an anchor in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex and broader region," Chairman & CEO of Comcast Spectacor Dan Hilferty previously said. Dig deeper The name change happened after the Sixers and Comcast struck a deal for the team to remain in South Philly, ending controversial plans for a Center City arena. The team had approval from Philadelphia City Council and the support of Mayor Cherelle Parker for "76 Place" that would have seen the Fashion District demolished. These plans caused fierce push back from locals, who feared that the 18,500 seat arena would uproot the Chinatown community.
Axios
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Axios
Poll: Where Philly stands on new Xfinity Mobile Arena name
Xfinity Mobile Arena vs. Wells Fargo Center. Flashback: For years, the latter just rolled off Philadelphians' tongues. The bottom line: It's going to take some adjustment. But we want to know what you think of the new name now that it will grace the South Philadelphia arena starting in the fall. Vote now.
Washington Post
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Home of Philadelphia 76ers, Flyers lands naming rights deal with Xfinity Mobile
PHILADELPHIA — The home of the Philadelphia Flyers and the 76ers has a new name. The arena will be renamed Xfinity Mobile Arena, effective Sept. 1 and running through the 2030-2031 season.
Reuters
06-05-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Home of 76ers, Flyers to be renamed Xfinity Mobile Arena
May 6 - The Philadelphia home of the NBA's 76ers and NHL's Flyers will be renamed Xfinity Mobile Arena on Sept. 1. The new naming-rights agreement for the current Wells Fargo Center runs through 2030-31 and was announced Tuesday by Comcast Spectacor and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment. The facility on South Broad Street opened as the CoreStates Center in 1996 and has also been known as the First Union Center (1998-2003) and Wachovia Center (2003-10). The arena is also home to the National Lacrosse League's Philadelphia Wings and hosts college basketball games, concerts and conventions, drawing 2.5 million guests annually to more than 220 events. "This arena is an anchor in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex and broader region," said Dan Hilferty, chairman and CEO of Comcast Spectacor. "As we complete our historic relationship with Wells Fargo, we wanted to ensure that our new partner matched our enthusiasm for delivering world-class service to our fans and guests. "We are committed to continuing investing in our venue to ensure we're at the forefront of technology, innovation, and cutting-edge fan experiences. We couldn't be more excited that Xfinity Mobile's brand will become the centerpiece for sports and entertainment in Philadelphia." The facility completed a $400 million overhaul last year. HBSE and Comcast Spectacor are partnering on a new arena, set to open in the 2031-2032 season. Comcast will own the naming rights to that venue.
CBS News
06-05-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Wells Fargo Center undergoing a name change, will become Xfinity Mobile Arena
A new shared arena is planned for the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, but until then, the stadium where the Philadelphia Flyers and Sixers call home will have a new name. Effective Sept. 1, the Wells Fargo Center will be renamed to Xfinity Mobile Arena, Comcast Spectacor and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment announced Tuesday. The name change will be in effect through the 2030-31 season. Comcast Spectacor and HBSE are planning to have their new arena ready in 2031. "This arena is an anchor in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex and broader region," Dan Hilferty, chairman and CEO of Comcast Spectacor, said in a statement. "As we complete our historic relationship with Wells Fargo, we wanted to ensure that our new partner matched our enthusiasm for delivering world-class service to our fans and guests. We are committed to continuing investing in our venue to ensure we're at the forefront of technology, innovation and cutting-edge fan experiences." The Wells Fargo Center is the current home of the Flyers, Sixers and Philadelphia Wings. The name change will be the first since 2010, when the arena was renamed from the Wachovia Center to Wells Fargo. The arena, which opened in August 1996, has had a number of names over its history. It opened as Spectrum II before becoming CoreStates Center from 1996 to 98, then the First Union Center from 1998 to 2003. Wachovia sponsored it from 2003 to 2010 before Wells Fargo took over the naming rights.
