Philadelphia 76ers reportedly reverse course, won’t build contentious $1.3B downtown stadium

Philly Chinatown says new 76ers arena plans offers relief, but skepticism remains

A sudden reversal in plans to move the 76ers' arena to near Philadelphia’s Chinatown has left activists breathing a little easier while still feeling some distrust.

76ers Not Moving Across Town After All

At the end of 2024, Philadelphia city council voted 12-5 to approve the 76ers' ownership group's plans to build a new arena, named 76 Place, in Center City, after two years of contention from Chinatown residents and business owners. The final deal exempted 76ers' ownership, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, from paying property tax over their 30-year lease at the location, and instead required HBSE to make $5 million a year in payments in l…

Philadelphia 76ers won’t build controversial $1.3 billion downtown arena

The Philadelphia 76ers have decided not to build a $1.3 billion downtown arena, a surprising move that comes just weeks after the team received approval for the controversial project from the city council.The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Sunday that multiple council members had confirmed the change in plans. The team has struck a deal with Comcast Spectacor to remain in the city’s sports stadium district, the newspaper said, but further detail…

76ers scrap plans for downtown arena

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers have decided not to build a $1.3 billion downtown arena, a surprising move that comes just weeks after the team received approval for the controversial project from the city council.

'Initial skepticism, dazed elation, then cautious optimism' - Arena opponents relieved after Sixers says they’ll stay in place

Opponents of the Sixers arena proposal to build in Center City were ectstatic Sunday at news the team would stay in South Philly.

Philadelphia 76ers won't build disputed $1.3B downtown stadium

The surprising move comes just weeks after the team received approval for the contentious project from the city council