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Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Philadelphia's Wells Fargo Center renamed Xfinity Mobile Arena
(WHTM) — A decades-long run for the Wells Fargo Center came to an end Tuesday as Comcast announced new naming rights for the Philadelphia arena. Starting September 1, the home of the Philadelphia Flyers and 76ers is Xfinity Mobile Arena. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Local Business Beat The deal will run through the 2030-2031 season, Comcast Spectacor and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) announced Tuesday. 'Philadelphia is home to the most passionate fans in the country, and that competitive spirit is a perfect complement to the Xfinity Mobile brand,' said Steve Croney, the Chief Operating Officer of Connectivity & Platforms at Comcast. As Rite Aid locations begin to close, local pharmacies across the country struggle The arena has been open since 1996 and has hosted not just Philadelphia sporting events, but also the WWE, Disney on Ice, and both Democratic and Republican National Conventions. The arena recently underwent a $400 million renovation and sees more than 2.5 million guests attend every year. 'This arena is an anchor in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex and broader region,' said Dan Hilferty, Chairman & 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 to invest in our venue to ensure we're at the forefront of technology, innovation, and cutting-edge fan experiences.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to ABC27.
Hamilton Spectator
06-05-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Home of Philadelphia 76ers, Flyers lands naming rights deal with Xfinity Mobile
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — 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. Banking giant Wells Fargo announced last year that it would not renew its deal with building owner and operator Comcast Spectacor — the parent company of the Flyers — when it expires in August. Financial terms were not announced. Wells Fargo paid a reported $1.4 million annually as part of the naming rights deal. The arena, originally named CoreStates Center, opened in 1996 and has been the home to Philly sports stars like Allen Iverson, Eric Lindros and Joel Embiid, as well as NCAA Tournament games. The building has carried a number of names, including the First Union Center in 1998 and Wachovia Center in 2003. Wells Fargo bought out Wachovia and posted its name on the roughly 21,000-seat building in 2010. Comcast Spectacor last year completed a $400 million renovation project of the Wells Fargo Center. The 76ers earlier this year announced they would partner with Comcast Spectacor, their current landlord, to build a new arena in South Philadelphia and abandon a deal with the city to move downtown. Comcast will own the naming rights to the arena being developed via a joint venture between HBSE and Comcast Spectacor, set to open in the 2031-2032 season. ___ AP NHL: and AP NBA:
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.
Winnipeg Free Press
06-05-2025
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
Home of Philadelphia 76ers, Flyers lands naming rights deal with Xfinity Mobile
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — 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. Banking giant Wells Fargo announced last year that it would not renew its deal with building owner and operator Comcast Spectacor — the parent company of the Flyers — when it expires in August. FILE - The Wells Fargo center in Philadelphia is seen on Jan. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File) Financial terms were not announced. Wells Fargo paid a reported $1.4 million annually as part of the naming rights deal. The arena, originally named CoreStates Center, opened in 1996 and has been the home to Philly sports stars like Allen Iverson, Eric Lindros and Joel Embiid, as well as NCAA Tournament games. The building has carried a number of names, including the First Union Center in 1998 and Wachovia Center in 2003. Wells Fargo bought out Wachovia and posted its name on the roughly 21,000-seat building in 2010. Comcast Spectacor last year completed a $400 million renovation project of the Wells Fargo Center. The 76ers earlier this year announced they would partner with Comcast Spectacor, their current landlord, to build a new arena in South Philadelphia and abandon a deal with the city to move downtown. Comcast will own the naming rights to the arena being developed via a joint venture between HBSE and Comcast Spectacor, set to open in the 2031-2032 season. Winnipeg Free Press | Newsletter Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Sign up for The Warm-Up ___ AP NHL: and AP NBA:
Business Wire
06-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Today's Home of the Flyers and 76ers to Have New Name: Xfinity Mobile Arena
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Comcast Spectacor and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) today announced the world-class sports and entertainment venue in South Philadelphia – the current home of the National Hockey League's Philadelphia Flyers, National Basketball Association's Philadelphia 76ers, college basketball, premier global concerts, and entertainment events – will be renamed Xfinity Mobile Arena, effective September 1, 2025, through the 2030-2031 season. Xfinity Mobile is one of the fastest-growing wireless services in the country and the only provider in its markets to deliver gig speeds to customers seamlessly inside and outside of the home. Comcast first launched Xfinity Mobile to consumers across the nation from its hometown of Philadelphia in 2017 and will be bringing the brand's unmatched experience to one of the most storied venues in the country. As part of this partnership with Comcast Spectacor and HBSE, Xfinity Mobile will bring cutting-edge WiFi capabilities to the arena so fans stay connected from the tailgate to the concourse. Xfinity Mobile customers will automatically join a supercharged WiFi experience in the arena that will deliver lightning-fast speeds with Comcast's WiFi PowerBoost feature, all at no extra cost. Fans will be able share photos, videos, and stream with friends and family as they experience their favorite moments and action in the arena. 'Philadelphia is home to the most passionate fans in the country, and that competitive spirit is a perfect complement to the Xfinity Mobile brand,' said Steve Croney, Chief Operating Officer, Connectivity & Platforms, Comcast. 'Xfinity Mobile is fueled by the largest and fastest WiFi network in America which will give our Philadelphia fans an unrivaled experience at one of Philadelphia's legendary sports and entertainment venues.' Since opening its doors in 1996, the Philadelphia arena has hosted the most influential sports moments and entertainment acts in the region over the last three decades. In addition to being the home of NHL's Philadelphia Flyers, NBA's Philadelphia 76ers, NLL's Philadelphia Wings, and Villanova Men's Basketball – the arena continues to be one of the industry's busiest venues and hosts the top touring musical and entertainment acts in the world. This includes iconic events such as NCAA Championships, record-breaking musical tours, family and entertainment events including WWE and Disney on Ice, and both Democratic and Republican National Conventions. 'This arena is an anchor in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex and broader region,' said Dan Hilferty, Chairman & 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.' After the completion of its multi-year $400 million+ transformation last year, every inch of the venue has been completely reimagined. The project produced full upgrades and overhauls to the fan experience, technology, food and beverage, seating options, performer amenities, sightlines, and sustainability. Ranked in the top 10 worldwide by Front Office Sports and the top 10 in the US by Pollstar, the arena is recognized as a premiere venue for fan experience and hosts over 220 events and 2.5 million guests annually. 'Alongside our partners at Comcast and Comcast Spectacor, we have a shared vision of strengthening the home court advantage in South Philadelphia, and this announcement is another step in an exciting new chapter together,' said Tad Brown, CEO of the Philadelphia 76ers and HBSE. 'Xfinity Mobile Arena will offer fans enhanced connectivity and high-speed capabilities to maximize their in-arena experience. By focusing on new and emerging technology, Xfinity Mobile Arena will allow fans to create incredible memories at games, concerts and live events in the future.' Agreement Terms & Timing The Xfinity Mobile partnership is set to begin on September 1, 2025, with installation of new signage to be revealed on September 2, 2025. The partnership will run through the 2030-2031 season and include exterior branding, interior digital signage, inclusion in advertising, branded WiFi, hospitality and Official Partnerships with the Philadelphia Flyers and Philadelphia 76ers. As previously announced, Comcast will own the naming rights to the arena being developed via a joint venture between HBSE and Comcast Spectacor, set to open in the 2031-2032 season. Details will be announced at a later date. About Comcast Spectacor Comcast Spectacor is a leading sports and entertainment company with a diverse portfolio including the National Hockey League's Philadelphia Flyers, the National Lacrosse League's Philadelphia Wings, the award-winning Xfinity Mobile Arena, and the world class esports franchise, T1 Entertainment & Sports. Headquartered in Philadelphia, Comcast Spectacor has more than 50 years of experience, with a proven track record of cultivating championship teams, managing world-class venues, and promoting vibrant communities. Comcast Spectacor is part of Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA), a global media and technology company. About HBSE Founded by Josh Harris and David Blitzer in 2017, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) is an industry-leading sports and entertainment group, with a focus on building passionate, high performing teams that strengthen our communities. Anchored in sports, venues and ventures, HBSE's diverse and global portfolio is centered around marquee assets, including the Philadelphia 76ers, the New Jersey Devils and the Prudential Center, the Washington Commanders, Joe Gibbs Racing, Crystal Palace of the English Premier League, as well as a growing presence across youth sports, the MLB, and more. As proud stewards of some of the world's most prestigious franchises, brands and properties, we are committed to using our platform to positively impact the local communities where our teams play and perform. For additional information on HBSE, please visit
