WNBA team in Philly gets boost as part of Comcast-Sixers megadeal
5 days ago · The Sixers’ push for a WNBA franchise in Philadelphia was promised in the Center City arena plan. The addition of Comcast as a minority stakeholder in the possible expansion team is a new wrinkle.
Why is Wanda Sykes excited about the 76ers plans for a new arena …
5 days ago · Philadelphia is one of 10 to 12 cities on the list for expansion in that timeframe, she said. The WNBA's popularity as has grown in recent years, propelled by young stars , like the Indiana Fever ...
How 76ers' new arena deal could bring WNBA to Philadelphia
6 days ago · The 76ers' new arena could get Philadelphia a WNBA team. By. Sam DiGiovanni. Jan 12, 2025 at 1:44 PM ET. Subscribe. Follow Us. The Philadelphia 76ers are changing course on their plans for a new home.
Philadelphia among 6 cities being considered for new WNBA team
Apr 18, 2024 · PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia could soon get its own WNBA team. The league's commissioner named it as one of six cities under consideration for an expansion team.
Philadelphia’s pitch for a WNBA team – and how 76 Place could …
Mar 28, 2024 · It may be too short notice for investors and fans to coalesce around a WNBA team in Philadelphia in 2025, but that doesn’t mean the window is closing. Discussions over 76 Place, the Market East arena, will play out this year and will be a major talking point after the city approves its budget in June.
The quest for a Philadelphia WNBA team - Axios
Dec 18, 2024 · State of play: The prospect of a Philly WNBA team is back in the conversation thanks to the Sixers' $1.3 billion arena proposal, which cleared a major hurdle in City Council last week. Parker supports the project, and she's said that building a new arena could help Philly land a …
WNBA commissioner says Philadelphia is an expansion candidate
Apr 15, 2024 · Have the constant calls for Philadelphia to have a WNBA franchise finally be heard? At the 2024 WNBA Draft on Monday night, league commissioner Cathy Engelbert named Philly as an expansion...
76ers, Philadelphia mayor aim to bring WNBA franchise to city as …
Sep 26, 2024 · Philadelphia mayor Cherelle Parker and the 76ers are hoping to bring a WNBA team to their city. Parker disclosed that the first attempt to do this happened a few years ago, but she feels now is...
Cherelle Parker, Sixers want WNBA team in Philadelphia if arena ...
Sep 27, 2024 · On Thursday, the Sixers confirmed that they will try to bring a WNBA team to the city if the arena is built. "We share in Mayor Parker's desire to bring a WNBA franchise to Philadelphia and...
Philadelphia in the running for WNBA franchise, Commissioner …
Apr 16, 2024 · The WNBA will once again pay for charter flights for the entire playoffs as well as for back-to-back games during the upcoming season that require air travel, Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said...