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project · September 8, 2026

First exterior designs unveiled for new Philadelphia arena

The first architectural look at the future shared home of the 76ers, Flyers and Philadelphia’s WNBA expansion team advances one of the largest current American sports projects and gives editors an opportunity to examine its civic, urban and venue-design ambitions.

First exterior designs unveiled for new Philadelphia arena

Former Spectrum site, South Philadelphia Sports Complex, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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The Philadelphia 76ers and Philadelphia Flyers have released the first exterior renderings for a new Populous-designed arena at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. Planned as the home of both existing teams and Philadelphia’s forthcoming WNBA franchise, the venue is intended to support professional sports, concerts, community programming and year-round economic activity. Populous is collaborating with Moody Nolan on the architecture.

Status and timeline

First exterior renderings released; design development is underway. The arena is projected to open in 2030.

Design highlights

An experience-driven, technologically advanced venue shaped by Philadelphia’s sports culture, history, neighborhood character and civic identity; a shared arena serving three professional teams and broader community programming.

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