Philadelphia 76ers news
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The gist
The Philadelphia 76ers unveiled first renderings of a new arena set to open in 2030.
It will also host the Flyers and a future WNBA team.
Background
The 76ers' arena plan was first announced in 2022, initially expected to be built on part of the current Fashion District Philadelphia site before shifting to a joint partnership with the Flyers. On September 8, 2026, the team and the Flyers released the first exterior renderings of the Populous-designed venue. Managing partner Josh Harris said the privately funded arena will create thousands of jobs and honor the city's sports and entertainment culture.
How it unfolded
- 2022The 76ers' plan for a new arena was first announced, initially expected on a portion of the Fashion District Philadelphia site before shifting to a joint partnership with the Flyers.
- Sep 8, 2026The 76ers and Flyers unveiled the first exterior renderings of their Populous-designed arena, scheduled to open in 2030; the Flyers and Philadelphia's future WNBA expansion franchise will also call it home.
- Sep 8, 2026The Sixers signed Dillon Jones to an Exhibit 10 contract, adding him to their training camp roster.
- Sep 9, 2026Former Sixers president of basketball operations Bryan Colangelo was hired as an advisor by Italian club BC Roma.
- Sep 9, 2026Basketnews.com reported the 76ers signed a reigning two-time NBA champion.
- Sep 10, 2026Nick Nurse faces his biggest challenge yet, with a championship roster bringing championship expectations.
- Sep 12, 2026Sixers pre-camp questions examined who will run their late-game offense, with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown now on the team.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Managing partner Josh Harris said Philly fans deserve the best arena in the world and that the privately funded venue will create thousands of jobs and lasting economic impact.
- Analysts
- Coverage frames the season as Nick Nurse's biggest challenge yet, with a championship-caliber roster raising expectations.
- Caution
- Pre-camp analysis questions who will run the late-game offense now that LeBron James and Jaylen Brown are on the team.
Still unverified
Basketnews.com reported the 76ers signed a reigning two-time NBA champion, but the player is not named in the material. A Liberty Ballers piece notes that Bryan Colangelo's wife, Barbara Bottini, is the only former executive's wife known to have run secret burner Twitter accounts, while stating the author remains personally skeptical of Colangelo's denial.