Wells Fargo Center is getting a new name: Xfinity Mobile Arena
The Wells Fargo Center, home of the 76ers and the Flyers, will soon have a new name.
Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment along with Comcast Spectacor announced on Tuesday (May 6) that the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia will be renamed Xfinity Mobile Arena.
The buildings social media team took to instagram to show their audience what the building would look like in the coming months. “Coming this fall: Home of the Flyers and 76ers to have new name: Xfinity Mobile Arena.” the Xfinity social media team captioned on Instagram.
According to sourves, this venue name change will be take place on September 1.
Installation of new signage is set for Sept. 2, with additional branding and digital displays to accompany the new name.
“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 of connectivity and platforms at Comcast.
The arena, which opened in 1996, has hosted decades of major sports moments and entertainment events, including NBA and NHL games, NCAA championships, concerts, and national political conventions. It is also home to the Philadelphia Wings and Villanova men’s basketball.
“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,” said Dan Hilferty, chairman and CEO of Comcast Spectacor.
This will be the fifth name for the arena. It was previously known as the CoreStates Center, the First Union Center and the Wachovia Center.
The naming rights deal will run through the 2030-31 season. A new venue to replace the Wells Fargo Center is set to open by 2031.
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Information from this article was sourced from 6abc Philadelphia
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