After years of public acrimony, the Sixers' reconciliation with Comcast Spectacor wasn't something anyone expected. Here's how the commissioner of the NBA delivered an arena about-face in Philly.
Negotiations over a potential collaboration between the ownership of the 76ers and the Flyers accelerated during the holidays after NBA Commissioner Adam Silver helped thaw relations.
Adam Silver played a big part in convincing the 76ers to change plans for their new arena. They will stay in South Philly.
What you should knowThe 76ers are going to remain in South Philly after abandoning their plan to build a new arena in Center City. Instead, the Sixers and Comcast Spectacor, which owns the Flyers and Wells Fargo Center,
The Philadelphia 76ers are staying in South Philadelphia in the latest -- and likely final -- twist in their quest to build a new arena. The Josh Harris-owned 76ers and the NHL's Flyers (owned by Comcast Spectacor) made an announcement Monday morning that the two teams will continue sharing a home in the South Philly Stadium Complex and will build a new arena slated to open by 2031 in a "50-50 joint venture.
On Sunday afternoon, shocking news broke regarding the Philadelphia 76ers and their new venue. Weeks after getting city council approval for a downtown arena, t
Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) and Comcast today announced that HBSE and Comcast Spectacor have entered into a binding agreement to
The sudden turn of events comes after Philly City Council recently approved a controversial plan to build an arena in Center City near Chinatown.
The Sixers’ 2031 deadline also mattered, as did TV money the Sixers will indirectly receive from Comcast Spectacor.
The deal that will keep the 76ers in South Philadelphia has its roots in Landover, Maryland.
Comcast Spectacor also owns the Flyers ... we both got to what I think is the right place." Harris added: "Adam Silver said, 'Look, guys, you're fighting.'" In July of 2024, Mayor Cherelle ...