Stadiums / Wells Fargo Center
Wells Fargo Center
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Philadelphia
Stadium information
- Type
- arena
- Capacity
- 19,600
- Opened
- 1996
- Roof
- Indoor
- Surface
- Hardwood / Artificial Ice
- Home teams
- Philadelphia Wings
- League
- NBA
- Sports
- sport_lacrosse
- Categories
- sport_hockey, sport_lacrosse
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Status
- active
- Address
- [object Object]
- Location
- Philadelphia
- Nicknames
- The Farg, The Center
Philadelphia arena known for passionate hockey, basketball, concerts, and major events.
Former names
- CoreStates Center
- First Union Center
- Wachovia Center
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Naming rights history
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CoreStates Center
1996-1998
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First Union Center
1998-2003
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Wachovia Center
2003-2010
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Wells Fargo Center
2010-present
Home team history
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Philadelphia 76ers
1996-present · NBA
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Philadelphia Flyers
1996-present · NHL
Features · Architecture
Multi-Sport Arena Home
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Shared with the Philadelphia Flyers.
South Philadelphia Sports Complex
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The arena sits among one of America's greatest sports districts.
Sports Complex
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Located near Citizens Bank Park and Lincoln Financial Field.
Features · History
76ers Legends
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors franchise icons.
Allen Iverson
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the franchise icon.
Bernie Parent
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the Hall of Fame goaltender.
Bobby Clarke
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors the franchise captain.
Broad Street Bullies
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the legendary championship teams.
Flyers Legends
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors franchise icons.
Julius Erving
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors Dr. J.
Philadelphia 76ers Championships
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the 1967 and 1983 championships.
Philadelphia 76ers Retired Numbers
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors Chamberlain, Erving, Barkley, and others.
Philadelphia Flyers Retired Numbers
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors Clarke, Parent, Barber, and others.
Spectrum
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Connects with Philadelphia basketball history.
Spectrum
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Connects with Philadelphia hockey history.
Wilt Chamberlain
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the Hall of Fame center.
Features · Experience
76ers Store
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Official merchandise destination.
Flyers Faithful
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The passionate fan community.
Flyers Store
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Official merchandise destination.
Franklin the Dog
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The mascot experience.
Gritty
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The famous mascot experience.
Orange Crush Atmosphere
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The intense Philadelphia hockey environment.
Philadelphia 76ers Stadium Tours
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Behind-the-scenes arena access.
Philadelphia Basketball
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Combines NBA history with one of America's greatest sports cities.
Philadelphia Flyers Stadium Tours
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Behind-the-scenes arena access.
Philadelphia Hockey
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Combines NHL tradition with one of America's strongest sports cities.
Philly Basketball Culture
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The passionate fan experience.
Trust the Process Era
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Display celebrating a unique franchise chapter.
Traditions
"Here Come the Sixers" Iconic Must experience
Songs & Music · Throughout the arena, gameday
Following victories and throughout games, the classic "Here Come the Sixers" song unites fans in celebration.
Trust the Process Iconic Must experience
Rituals · Throughout the arena, gameday
"The Process" has evolved into one of the NBA's most recognizable fan identities and rallying cries.
Phanatic Neighbor Energy Iconic Must experience
Rituals · Throughout the arena, gameday
The Wells Fargo Center crowd carries over Philadelphia's intense sports culture, creating one of the league's loudest home environments.
Liberty Bell Ring Iconic Must experience
Rituals · Throughout the arena, gameday
After big moments, the Liberty Bell graphics and arena presentation celebrate Philadelphia's historic identity.
Bell Ringers Iconic Must experience
Performers · Throughout the arena, gameday
Celebrity bell ringers sound the ceremonial Liberty Bell replica before marquee games.
"God Bless America" Tradition Iconic Must experience
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
On special occasions and many important games, Lauren Hart performs "God Bless America," continuing a Flyers tradition dating back to Kate Smith.
Lauren Hart Anthem Iconic Must experience
Songs & Music · Throughout the arena, gameday
During the national anthem, Lauren Hart invites fans to sing loudly with her, creating one of the NHL's most passionate anthem performances.
"Knock Knock...Who's There?" Chant Iconic Must experience
Crowd Chant · Throughout the arena, gameday
Following every Flyers goal announcement, fans yell "Woo!" after each player's name during the public address announcement.
"Feel the Shake" Iconic Must experience
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
Prior to puck drop, the arena encourages fans to stomp and create the famous "Feel the Shake" atmosphere inside Wells Fargo Center.
"High Hopes" Victory Song Iconic Must experience
Songs & Music · Throughout the arena, gameday
Following Flyers victories, Frank Sinatra's "High Hopes" is played while fans sing along.
Wings Legacy
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the stadium, matchday
The club represents one of the most historic names in professional indoor lacrosse.
Philadelphia Sports Culture
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the stadium, matchday
The team connects with the city's passionate fan base.
Wells Fargo Center Experience
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the stadium, matchday
The arena creates a major professional sports atmosphere.
Blue & Orange Tradition
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the stadium, matchday
The colors represent the franchise identity.
Original Franchise Heritage
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the stadium, matchday
The club helped build the foundation of the NLL.
History & timeline
1967 NBA Championship Iconic Must experience
Championship Banners · Championship Plaza, 1967 NBA exhibit
1967 NBA championship — Wilt and the greatest team in Sixers history.
1974 Stanley Cup Iconic Must experience
Championship Banners · Championship Plaza, 1974 Stanley Cup exhibit
1974 Stanley Cup — Clarke, Parent, and the first championship in Philadelphia.
1975 Stanley Cup Iconic Must experience
Championship Banners · Championship Plaza, 1975 Stanley Cup exhibit
1975 Stanley Cup — back-to-back champions and the Bullies at their peak.
1983 NBA Championship Iconic Must experience
Championship Banners · Championship Plaza, 1983 NBA exhibit
1983 NBA championship — Dr. J, Moses Malone, and Fo' Fo' Fo' in Philadelphia.
AI Cultural Impact Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Sixers history area, AI cultural wing
AI cultural impact — Allen Iverson's influence beyond basketball in Philadelphia and beyond.
Allen Iverson Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Sixers history area, Iverson gallery
Allen Iverson — The Answer, MVP, and the most iconic Sixer since Dr. J.
Bernie Parent Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Flyers history area, Parent gallery
Bernie Parent — Conn Smythe winner and goaltender of the 1974 and 1975 Cups.
Bobby Clarke Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Flyers history area, Clarke gallery
Bobby Clarke — captain and heart of the Broad Street Bullies dynasty.
Broad Street Bullies Era Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Flyers history area, Bullies wing
Broad Street Bullies era — the toughest team in hockey and Philadelphia legend.
Charles Barkley Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Sixers history area, Barkley gallery
Charles Barkley — The Round Mound of Rebound and Sixers superstar.
Claude Giroux Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Flyers history area, Giroux gallery
Claude Giroux — captain and franchise scoring leader of the modern Flyers era.
Eric Lindros Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Flyers history area, Lindros gallery
Eric Lindros — franchise star and face of 1990s Flyers hockey in Philadelphia.
Flyers vs Penguins Rivalry Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Flyers history area, rivalry exhibit
Flyers vs Penguins rivalry — the fiercest hatred in all of hockey.
Franchise Timeline Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Flyers history area, timeline exhibit
Complete Flyers franchise timeline from 1967 to the Broad Street Bullies and beyond.
Greatest Flyers Moments Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Flyers history area, greatest moments gallery
The greatest moments in Flyers history — from the Bullies to the Lindros era.
Greatest Sixers Moments Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Sixers history area, greatest moments gallery
The greatest moments in Sixers history — from Wilt's 100 to AI's crossover.
Joel Embiid Era Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Sixers history area, Embiid gallery
Joel Embiid era — MVP and face of Trust The Process in Philadelphia.
Julius Erving Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Sixers history area, Erving gallery
Julius Erving — Dr. J and the soul of Philadelphia basketball.
Mark Howe Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Flyers history area, Howe gallery
Mark Howe — Hall of Fame defenseman and Flyers icon of the 1980s.
Moses Malone Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Sixers history area, Malone gallery
Moses Malone — MVP and champion of the 1983 Fo' Fo' Fo' title run.
Orange & Black Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Flyers history area, orange and black wing
Orange and black legacy — the colors and culture that define Flyers fandom.
Philadelphia Basketball History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Sixers history area, Philadelphia basketball wing
Philadelphia basketball history — Dr. J, AI, and South Philly pride.
Philadelphia Hockey History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Flyers history area, Philadelphia hockey wing
Philadelphia hockey history — orange and black pride and Broad Street culture.
Sixers Hall of Fame Iconic Must experience
Hall of Fame · Sixers history area, Hall of Fame wing
Sixers Hall of Fame — franchise immortals from Wilt to AI to Embiid.
South Philly Sports Culture Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, South Philly wing
South Philly sports culture — passion, intensity, and Broad Street pride.
Wilt Chamberlain Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Sixers history area, Chamberlain gallery
Wilt Chamberlain — the greatest scorer in NBA history and Philadelphia icon.
Ron Hextall Legacy Iconic
Historic display · Flyers history area, Hextall gallery
Ron Hextall — the first goaltender to score a goal and a Flyers legend.
Entertainment
Gritty Iconic Must experience
Mascot · Throughout the arena, Flyers gamedays
Gritty — the orange nightmare and most chaotic mascot in sports on Flyers gameday.
Franklin the Dog Iconic Must experience
Mascot · Throughout the arena, Sixers gamedays
Franklin the Dog — the Sixers mascot and symbol of Sixers Nation on gameday.
Feel the Shake Celebrations Iconic Must experience
Victory Celebration · Throughout the arena, postgame after Flyers wins
Feel the Shake celebrations — the Flyers victory anthem after Philadelphia wins.
Flyers Alumni Appearances Iconic Must experience
Alumni Event · Ice surface and concourse, Flyers special events
Flyers alumni appearances honoring franchise legends on gameday.
Sixers Alumni Appearances Iconic Must experience
Alumni Event · Court and concourse, Sixers special events
Sixers alumni appearances honoring franchise legends on gameday.
Halftime Entertainment Iconic
Live Performance · Court and ice level, halftime
Halftime entertainment at Wells Fargo Center — music, performances, and Philly pride.
Broad Street Pregame Events Must experience
Fan Festival · Arena plaza and Broad Street, pregame
Broad Street pregame events outside Wells Fargo Center in South Philly.
Theme Nights
Special Event · Throughout the arena, theme gamedays
Special theme nights throughout the Flyers and Sixers seasons at Wells Fargo Center.
Experiences
Allen Iverson Statue Iconic Must experience
Statue · Exterior plaza, Iverson statue
Take a photo with the Allen Iverson statue — The Answer on Broad Street.
Bell Ringer Ceremony Iconic Must experience
Pregame Ritual · Court surface, pregame, Sixers gamedays
Experience the Bell Ringer ceremony — the iconic Sixers pregame tradition.
Broad Street Iconic Must experience
Entertainment District · Broad Street, pregame
Explore Broad Street before the game — South Philly energy and one of sports' most intense fanbases.
Broad Street Bullies Exhibit Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Flyers history area, Bullies wing
Visit the Broad Street Bullies exhibit — the toughest team in hockey immortalized.
Concert at Wells Fargo Center Iconic Must experience
Concert · Wells Fargo Center, special events
Attend a major concert at Wells Fargo Center — Philadelphia entertainment beyond gamedays.
Eastern Conference Finals Game Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Wells Fargo Center, Sixers Eastern Conference Finals
Eastern Conference Finals at Wells Fargo Center — the pinnacle of Sixers basketball.
First Flyers Game at Wells Fargo Center Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Wells Fargo Center, Flyers gameday
Your first Flyers game at Wells Fargo Center — Gritty, Bullies pride, and Philly passion.
First Sixers Game at Wells Fargo Center Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Wells Fargo Center, Sixers gameday
Your first Sixers game at Wells Fargo Center — Dr. J, AI, and South Philly pride.
Flyers Hall of Fame Iconic Must experience
Hall of Fame · Flyers history area, Hall of Fame wing
Tour the Flyers Hall of Fame and honor every Broad Street immortal.
Flyers vs Devils Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Wells Fargo Center, Flyers vs Devils
Tri-state rivalry when New Jersey visits Wells Fargo Center.
Flyers vs Penguins Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Wells Fargo Center, Flyers vs Penguins
The fiercest rivalry in hockey when Pittsburgh visits Wells Fargo Center.
Flyers vs Rangers Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Wells Fargo Center, Flyers vs Rangers
Metropolitan Division hatred when New York visits Wells Fargo Center.
Meet Gritty Iconic Must experience
Mascot · Throughout the arena, Flyers gamedays
Meet Gritty — the orange nightmare and most iconic mascot in sports.
NBA Finals Game Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Wells Fargo Center, NBA Finals
NBA Finals at Wells Fargo Center — basketball's greatest stage in Philadelphia.
Orange & Black Hockey Iconic Must experience
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, Flyers gamedays
Experience orange and black hockey — Broad Street Bullies culture live in South Philly.
Sixers vs Celtics Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Wells Fargo Center, Sixers vs Celtics
Historic rivalry when Boston visits Wells Fargo Center — NBA royalty in Philly.
Sixers vs Knicks Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Wells Fargo Center, Sixers vs Knicks
East Coast rivalry when New York visits Wells Fargo Center.
Sixers vs Lakers Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Wells Fargo Center, Sixers vs Lakers
NBA royalty when Los Angeles visits Wells Fargo Center.
Stanley Cup Final Game Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Wells Fargo Center, Stanley Cup Final
Stanley Cup Final at Wells Fargo Center — hockey's greatest stage in Philadelphia.
Wells Fargo Center Tour Iconic Must experience
Tour · Wells Fargo Center tour entrance
Behind-the-scenes Wells Fargo Center tour — suites, court, ice, and championship history.
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