PHILADELPHIA — The Wells Fargo Center has gone the way of the dodo Thursday, as the home of the Philadelphia Flyers, Philadelphia 76ers, and more local teams is now Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Comcast Spectator, the building's owner, announced Thursday that the old name has officially been replaced with the new name "Xfinity Mobile Arena."
Additionally, the company said the change has been reflected across digital, signage, and marketing materials.
While exterior signage is set to be revealed in early September, Fox 29 camera crews caught workers installing the new signage on the building Thursday.
And ticket holders for upcoming events need not worry: all previously scheduled events and tickets are still valid.
News broke of the new name in May this year.
The naming rights deal will be in place through 2031, which is when the new Sixers and Flyers arena is currently scheduled to open in south Philadelphia. It's part of a new partnership between Xfinity and owners of the center, Comcast Spectator and Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment
"This arena is an anchor in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex and broader region," Dan Hilferty, Chairman and CEO of Comcast Spectator, said in a statement in May. "As we complete our historic relationship with Wells Fargo, we wanted to ensure that our new partner matched our enthusiasm for delivering world-class service to our fans and guests."
The center, which is also home to Villanova basketball and Philadelphia Wings lacrosse, just completed $400 million renovations in 2024.
This marks the fifth name for the facility, which opened in 1996 and replaced the legendary Spectrum. Before being dubbed the Wells Fargo Center, the arena was named the Wachovia Center from 2003 to 2010, the First Union Center from 1998 to 2003, and the CoreStates Center from 1996 to 1998.
It's the latest bit of stadium intrigue for the Sixers and Flyers, whose future together has been murky since the Sixers embarked on a failed plan to move to a new home in center city. However, the Flyers have come to an agreement with the Sixers to move into the new facility opening in 2031, and they'll be together in the "Xfinity Mobile Arena" for the final years of this facility's NHL-NBA era.
"We are committed to continuing investing in our venue to ensure we’re at the forefront of technology, innovation, and cutting-edge fan experiences," Hilferty said. "We couldn’t be more excited that Xfinity Mobile’s brand will become the centerpiece for sports and entertainment in Philadelphia."