New 76ers arena coming to Philly Sports Complex, not Market East

Published   Jan 13, 2025 12:13PM

(The Center Square) – The 76ers will be staying in the Philadelphia Sports Complex while Harris Blitzer and Comcast Spectacor still intend to develop Market East in City Center, only without an arena.
Details on the funding and cost of the arena were not announced.
The companies, team, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and Mayor Cherelle Parker announced the deal Monday after the team and Parker previously pushed for a $1.3 billion arena at Market East.
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