OT: Philadelphia 76ers' $1.3 billion project calls for downtown arena by 2031-32

[Eric15]

If built, the arena would be in the Fashion District which is a few blocks directly east of City Hall. This could be a very fun alternative to MSG for SU non-conference games, games vs. Nova, or potentially an ACC Tournament venue. I've always found the Philly Sports Complex to be kind of dreary and boring. It would be exciting to bring an arena closer to downtown with the limitless bars and restaurants around there.

(Holy hell I will be 50 years old when it opens)

Sixers unveil plans for downtown arena by '31-32

The Sixers are planning to build a privately funded arena in the heart of downtown Philadelphia that will allow the team to play there in the 2031-32 season.

www.espn.com

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[Orangezoo]

If built, the arena would be in the Fashion District which is a few blocks directly east of City Hall. This could be a very fun alternative to MSG for SU non-conference games, games vs. Nova, or potentially an ACC Tournament venue. I've always found the Philly Sports Complex to be kind of dreary and boring. It would be exciting to bring an arena closer to downtown with the limitless bars and restaurants around there.

(Holy hell I will be 50 years old when it opens)

Sixers unveil plans for downtown arena by '31-32

The Sixers are planning to build a privately funded arena in the heart of downtown Philadelphia that will allow the team to play there in the 2031-32 season.

www.espn.com

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Yeah I'm right behind you at 49... don't want to be thinking about that right now lol

 

[Trueblue25]

By the time this opens I’ll be old enough to complain about the music kids are suggesting in the “Why doesnt the football team have an intro song” thread

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Trey Autry will be an assistant coach by then.

 

[orangedave]

If built, the arena would be in the Fashion District which is a few blocks directly east of City Hall. This could be a very fun alternative to MSG for SU non-conference games, games vs. Nova, or potentially an ACC Tournament venue. I've always found the Philly Sports Complex to be kind of dreary and boring. It would be exciting to bring an arena closer to downtown with the limitless bars and restaurants around there.

(Holy hell I will be 50 years old when it opens)

Sixers unveil plans for downtown arena by '31-32

The Sixers are planning to build a privately funded arena in the heart of downtown Philadelphia that will allow the team to play there in the 2031-32 season.

www.espn.com

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I can't even remember when I was only 50 years old.

 

[Sbucketball]

Trey Autry will be an assistant coach by then.

Assistant to JB.

 

[Chip]

The MCI/Verizon Center / Capital One Arena did wonders for that section of DC. Could be the same for Philly.

They’ve improved their sports complex area, but I think NHL/NBA arenas are better served in the city.

 

[OttoMets]

Completely privately financed?

I can get behind that.

 

[Eric15]

Completely privately financed?

I can get behind that.

Ditto. I always cringe when taxpayers have to subsidize billionaires.

 

[cusefan88]

Ditto. I always cringe when taxpayers have to subsidize billionaires.

Thank You! Taxpayers should not pay for stadiums owned by billionaires!

 

[NKR1978]

Ditto. I always cringe when taxpayers have to subsidize billionaires.

We love socialism for billionaires in America.

 

[TexanMark]

We love socialism for billionaires in America.

And millionaires too!

 

[HoustonCuse]

I’m a thousandaire and they want to tax me into a greasy spot on the highway.

 

[althea]

We love socialism for billionaires in America.

Yes, and thank you very much for doing so. It’s made me very comfortable.