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.
Philadelphia could finally get a WNBA team. But what would it …
Jun 10, 2022 · 2024 is the earliest Philadelphia could plausibly see a full-fledged WNBA franchise. Is that too late for the city to continue embracing the memes of the 2020 election? Who’s to say.
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...
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...
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...
How 76ers' new arena deal could bring WNBA to Philadelphia
Jan 12, 2025 · After recently getting approval for a downtown arena that took several years to put together, the Sixers' new arena will be in the South Philadelphia stadium district as part of a partnership...
The Pitch to Bring a WNBA Team to Philadelphia
Apr 5, 2024 · The WNBA is looking to grow from 12 to 16 teams by 2028. As it surveys the landscape for potential U.S. cities, Philadelphia has been selected as one of them.
Push for Philly WNBA Team Gains Momentum with New Arena …
Jan 15, 2025 · Emmy-winning comedian and actress Wanda Sykes wants Philadelphia to know that the City of Brotherly Love should be home to a Philly WNBA team.. Sykes and her wife, Alex Niedbalski-Sykes, attended a press conference on Monday, Jan. 13, for the announcement of a new shared arena for the Philadelphia 76ers and Philadelphia Flyers coming to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
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