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New Sixers arena deal agreed to with Comcast, team stays in South Philly

January 12, 2025

Nov 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers managing partner Josh Harris looks on during the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

After getting City Council approval in December for a new Sixers arena stationed on Market Street, the Sixers have pivoted, agreeing to a massive deal with Comcast to build a new arena in South Philadelphia.
There is still a lot of information to be filled in, with a press conference expected to take place at City Hall sometime on Monday. In the meantime, here are a few broader points to chew on after speaking with sources familiar with the situation.

The agreement between the Sixers and Comcast will bring a new arena to South Philly, but also includes a partnership for a, "revitalization project at Market East" as part of the deal. The Sixers previously had plans for an arena and supplemen...

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