Why Philadelphia should be the WNBA’s next expansion city
3 days ago · Philadelphia should be an expansion team because of the culture of the city. As of now, the city has five major professional teams (Eagles, Flyers, Phillies, 76ers and Union). Adding a WNBA team ...
76ers, Philadelphia mayor aim to bring WNBA franchise to city as …
Sep 26, 2024 · "We share in Mayor Parker's desire to bring a WNBA franchise to Philadelphia and have been engaged with the league on the process," a Sixers spokesperson told NBC Sports Philadelphia on...
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.
Philly’s WNBA advocates weigh in on team update in the Sixers …
Oct 3, 2024 · The Sixers have confirmed that if the WNBA comes to Philadelphia, the team would play in the same arena as the men’s team.
Cherelle Parker, Sixers want WNBA team in Philadelphia if arena ...
Sep 27, 2024 · Philadelphia has a rich basketball history, and Mayor Cherelle Parker and the Sixers want to add a new team to the city for hoops fans to cheer on. During a public meeting at the Pennsylvania...
Sixers aim to bring WNBA franchise to Philly, have been ‘engaged …
Sep 26, 2024 · The Sixers intend to begin play in 76 Place in 2031. “We share in Mayor Parker’s desire to bring a WNBA franchise to Philadelphia and have been engaged with the league on the process,” a Sixers spokesperson told NBC Sports Philadelphia on Thursday.
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...
WNBA Commissioner Lists New Cities as Expansion Possibilities; …
Apr 15, 2024 · The WNBA will consider Philadelphia, Toronto, Portland, Nashville and South Florida as locations for expansion teams, league commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced Monday ahead of the draft,...
Cherelle Parker, Sixers say they want to bring a WNBA team to Philly
Sep 25, 2024 · The Sixers and Mayor Cherelle Parker say they want to bring a WNBA team to Philadelphia. Parker made it clear she's on board with the 76ers bringing a WNBA team to town if the new arena gets built. The Sixers on Thursday morning confirmed they've been "engaged with the league" about it.