Press release
Today’s Home of the Flyers and 76ers to Have New Name: Xfinity Mobile Arena
One of the Nation’s Fastest Growing Mobile Services Brings Fast WiFi and Cutting-Edge Connectivity to Philadelphia’s World-Class Sports and Entertainment
About this update from Comcast Corporation
[{"type":"text","content":"\nOne of the Nation’s Fastest Growing Mobile Services Brings Fast WiFi and Cutting-Edge Connectivity to Philadelphia’s World-Class Sports and Entertainment Venue\n\n PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nComcast Spectacor and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) today announced the world-class sports and entertainment venue in South Philadelphia – the current home of the National Hockey League’s Philadelphia Flyers, National Basketball Association’s Philadelphia 76ers, college basketball, premier global concerts, and entertainment events – will be renamed Xfinity Mobile Arena, effective September 1, 2025, through the 2030-2031 season.\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250506074077/en/Comcast Spectacor and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment announced the current home of Flyers and 76ers will be renamed Xfinity Mobile Arena (Photo Credit: Comcast Spectacor)\nXfinity Mobile is one of the fastest-growing wireless services in the country and the only provider in its markets to deliver gig speeds to customers seamlessly inside and outside of the home. Comcast first launched Xfinity Mobile to consumers across the nation from its hometown of Philadelphia in 2017 and will be bringing the brand’s unmatched experience to one of the most storied venues in the country.\n\nAs part of this partnership with Comcast Spectacor and HBSE, Xfinity Mobile will bring cutting-edge WiFi capabilities to the arena so fans stay connected from the tailgate to the concourse. Xfinity Mobile customers will automatically join a supercharged WiFi experience in the arena that will deliver lightning-fast speeds with Comcast’s WiFi PowerBoost feature, all at no extra cost. Fans will be able share photos, videos, and stream with friends and family as they experience their favorite moments and action in the arena.\n\n“Philadelphia is home to the most passionate fans in the country, and that competitive spirit is a perfect complement to the Xfinity Mobile brand,” said Steve Croney, Chief Operating Officer, Connectivity & Platforms, Comcast. “Xfinity Mobile is fueled by the largest and fastest WiFi network in America which will give our Philadelphia fans an unrivaled experience at one of Philadelphia’s legendary sports and entertainment venues.”\n\nSince opening its doors in 1996, the Phi...