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76ers, Flyers, WNBA Arena Plan Targets 2030 Completion

9/9/2026

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Spectacor Funds Arena

Comcast Spectacor and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment will fund an arena for the 76ers, Flyers and a WNBA team.
The arena will be built on the former Spectrum site with a “squircle” shape.
Groundbreaking is planned for early 2027 and completion is slated for 2030.
The project is projected to create nearly 15,000 jobs and generate about $6 billion in ten-year economic activity.

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Johnson Veto

The arena’s construction still requires city legislative and regulatory approvals before a 2027 groundbreaking.
Council President Kenyatta Johnson holds veto power over any project in his district.
South Philadelphia residents expressed excitement but complained about beer cans and urine on sidewalks after games.
Comcast plans to convert nearby parking lots into hotels, residences, and retail, sparking further community debate.

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Spectacor Funds Arena

Comcast Spectacor and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment will fund an arena for the 76ers, Flyers and a WNBA team.
The arena will be built on the former Spectrum site with a “squircle” shape.
Groundbreaking is planned for early 2027 and completion is slated for 2030.
The project is projected to create nearly 15,000 jobs and generate about $6 billion in ten-year economic activity.

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