New Arena Planned for South Philadelphia to Host 76ers, Flyers, and Future WNBA Team
Philadelphia is set to have a new arena in South Philadelphia, which will serve as the home for the 76ers, Flyers, and the city's future WNBA team. The project, described as the largest fully privately-funded development in the city's history,…
Philadelphia, PA, September 8, 2026 —
A new sports and entertainment arena is planned for development in South Philadelphia, set to become the home venue for the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team and the Philadelphia Flyers ice hockey team. The facility will also accommodate the city’s anticipated future Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) team.
The project is distinguished as the largest fully privately-funded development in Philadelphia’s history. Global architectural firms Populous and Moody Nolan have been selected to lead the design of the new arena.
Construction and development timelines indicate a target opening date set for sometime prior to the commencement of the 2030 WNBA season. Further details regarding specific construction schedules, contractor names, permit status, or inspection outcomes were not immediately available in the provided information.
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