Breaking Analysis

South Philadelphia Joint Arena Explorer

ESPN Reported Record: The Philadelphia 76ers and Flyers unveiled renderings of their new joint arena on the former Spectrum site in South Philadelphia, designated as the largest fully privately funded project in city history.
100% Private Capital Verified
South Philly Sports Complex Footprint & Spectrum Site
Interactive Siting
Hover or click venue zones on the map Active: New Spectrum Site Arena
Basketball Cap.
18,500
Hockey Cap.
19,500
Est. Cost
$1.30B
Projected Construction Budget $1.30 Billion
Target Seating Capacity 19,000 Seats
Private Capital & Civic Model
Civic Scale: Optimum
Private vs. Public Contribution 100% Private ($1.30B)
Private Capital: $1.30B Public Subsidy: $0.00
Private Funding Share 100% (Historic Standard)
Union Labor Jobs
9,100
30-Yr Tax Impact
$1.82B
City Debt Burden
$0.00

Site Timeline: The Spectrum to 2026+

1967
The Spectrum Opens
Iconic venue hosts Broad Street Bullies Flyers Stanley Cups & 1983 76ers NBA Championship.
2009 – 2011
Decommission & Demolition
Pearl Jam closes the Spectrum; historic structure razed into parking & Xfinity Live! zone.
Reported 2026
Joint Arena Renderings Unveiled
76ers & Flyers announce unified South Philly return on Spectrum footprint as 100% private build.

Exported Project Brief & Planning Specification

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