76ers, Flyers Announce South Philadelphia Arena Will Open by 2030

The Philadelphia 76ers and Flyers are making significant strides toward building a new sports arena in South Philadelphia for 2030. The teams have chosen a joint venture led by Turner Construction and AECOM Hunt as the construction managers for the facility that they'll share with a WNBA expansion team making its debut in Philly in 2030.

This new arena aims to be a state-of-the-art, fan-focused venue that reflects Philadelphia's spirit, incorporating technological advancements to enhance the live sports and entertainment experience.

According to PhillyVoice, the Sixers and Flyers have not shared details about the cost of the new arena or the site where it will be constructed at the Sports Complex. Comcast Spectacor owns the newly renamed Xfinity Mobile Arena, which opened in 1996 and wrapped up a $400 million renovation in 2024.

PhillyVoice noted that the Sixers and Flyers have not yet submitted a formal proposal for the project to the City Council and have not detailed how the teams plan to finance the arena. The Sixers previously committed to privately financing their 76 Place project, intended to replace part of the Fashion District mall.

Populous and Moody Nolan are handling the arena's design. Additionally, the new construction venture will include Philadelphia-based firms Perryman Construction, Hunter Roberts Construction Group, and Camfred Construction, the teams announced on Friday, Oct. 24.

The Sports Business Journal reported that Turner and Aecom Hunt won a competitive bid process that included a proposal from Gilbane/Barton Malow JV. Turner and Aecom Hunt also were awarded a contract this month for the Cleveland Browns' new Brook Park stadium, which is slated to open in 2029.

According to PhillyVoice, the new arena in South Philly is expected to be the cornerstone of a multibillion-dollar plan to open restaurants, retail, public plazas, and tentative residential projects around the Sports Complex over the next decade.