Overview

• Comcast Spectacor unveiled new exterior signage Tuesday morning at the South Philadelphia venue.
• Mascots Gritty and Franklin staged the reveal with a briefcase and red button, joined by players Jared McCain, VJ Edgecombe, Sean Couturier and Travis Sanheim.
• The arena touts upgraded Wi‑Fi with advertised speeds ten times faster and coverage extending into parking lots for tailgaters.
• The change marks the building’s fifth name since its 1996 opening, following CoreStates, First Union, Wachovia and Wells Fargo.
• The 76ers’ first games under the new name are scheduled for Oct. 10 in preseason and Oct. 25 for the regular-season home opener against the Hornets.