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Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia)

December 02, 2023

For other uses of "Wells Fargo Center", see Wells Fargo Center.
"Wachovia Center" redirects here. For the Winston-Salem, North Carolina building, see 100 North Main Street.

The Wells Fargo Center is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Philadelphia. It serves as the home of the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League (NHL), the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA), and the Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League (NLL). The arena lies at the southwest corner of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, which includes Lincoln Financial Field, Citizens Bank Park, and Xfinity Live!.

Wells Fargo Center
Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia in 2019
Wells Fargo Center
Location of the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia
Wells Fargo Center
Location in Pennsylvania
Wells Fargo Center
Location in the United States
Former names
Address3601 South Broad Street
LocationPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Coordinates39°54′4″N 75°10′19″W / 39.90111°N 75.17194°W / 39.90111; -75.17194
Public transit NRG station:
  Broad Street Line
SEPTA bus: 4, 17
OwnerComcast Spectacor
Capacity
Construction
Broke groundSeptember 14, 1994
OpenedAugust 12, 1996[9]
Construction costUS$210 million
($415 million in 2022 dollars[5])
ArchitectEllerbe Becket
Project managerFox Management Company[1]
Structural engineer
[6]
Services engineerFlack & Kurtz[7]
General contractorL.F. Driscoll Co.[8]
Tenants

The Wells Fargo Center, originally called Spectrum II, was completed in 1996 to replace the Spectrum as the home arena of the 76ers and Flyers, on the former site of John F. Kennedy Stadium at a cost of $210 million, largely privately financed (though the city and state helped to pay for the local infrastructure). It is owned by Comcast Spectacor, which also owns the Flyers, and is operated by its arena-management subsidiary, Global Spectrum. Since opening, it has been known by a number of different names through naming rights deals and bank mergers, including CoreStates Center from 1996 to 1998, First Union Center from 1998 to 2003, and Wachovia Center from 2003 to 2010. Since 2010, naming rights have been held by financial services company Wells Fargo, after their acquisition of Wachovia. CoreStates Financial Corporation was acquired by First Union, which later also purchased Wachovia National Bank to rename itself Wachovia Corporation; the combined company was acquired by Wells Fargo in 2008.

In addition to hosting home games for its main tenants, the arena has been the site of a number of other notable athletic events including games of the 1997 and 2010 Stanley Cup Finals, three games of the 2001 NBA Finals, and various collegiate events for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Wells Fargo Center has hosted two political conventions, hosting the 2000 Republican National Convention and 2016 Democratic National Convention. The arena is a regular venue for concerts and WWE events. The arena has a concert seating capacity of 21,000 seated and at least 21,500 standing.

Naming rights edit

 
The Wells Fargo Center, then named the Wachovia Center, in December 2005

Prior to its construction, the proposed arena was tentatively called "Spectrum II".[10] The Wells Fargo Center was originally named for CoreStates Financial Corporation, which agreed to pay $40 million over 21 years for the naming rights, with additional terms to be settled later for an additional eight-year period at the end of the contract.

The contract went through multiple hands due to various bank mergers; first by First Union in 1998, Wachovia in 2003, and currently by Wells Fargo since July 2010.[11][12][13] Installation of the new Wells Fargo Center branding began on July 27, 2010, with the removal of the Wachovia Center signage, followed by the installation of the new Wells Fargo Center signage. Work was completed in September 2010.[14]

During the 2015–16 NBA season for a short time, the 76ers ceased recognizing Wells Fargo's naming rights and referred to the facility exclusively as "The Center", as the institution was not a sponsor of the team. The Wells Fargo Center logo decal which sat on the 76ers court was in the most minimal text discernible by television cameras, colored in white to blend in with the floor. (Reportedly, 76ers CEO Scott O'Neil's first idea was to color it with clear-coat paint only visible with UV blacklighting showing the logo during the opening of Sixers games when the arena lights were drawn down; however, the team, after discussion with their lawyers, elected not to do so.) With the start of the new year in January 2016 with input from Comcast Spectacor, the logo decal was enlarged and repainted in black. The 76ers then signed a non-signage sponsorship agreement with Firstrust Bank as their official banking sponsor.[15][16][17][18]

Facilities edit

 
Rink-side view of the Wells Fargo Center's hockey rink during a game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Columbus Blue Jackets in February 2018.
 
The Philadelphia 76ers warming up prior to a game vs the New Jersey Nets (now Brooklyn Nets) on the arena's old floor design in October 2007.
 
Flyers fans leaving the Wachovia Center after a playoff game in 2010

The Wells Fargo Center officially seats 20,318 for NBA and NCAA basketball and 19,541 for NHL hockey[1] and indoor NLL lacrosse. With additional standing-room admissions available in luxury and club-box suites, the total paid capacity increases. The Wells Fargo Center has 126 luxury suites, 1,880 club-box seats, and a variety of restaurants and clubs (both public and private) available for use by patrons. In addition, the offices, studios, and production facilities of NBC Sports Philadelphia are all located in the facility.

On June 10, 2005, the Wachovia Center set a record for the highest attendance for an indoor hockey game in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania (20,103) when the Philadelphia Phantoms won Game 4 of the 2005 Calder Cup Finals over the Chicago Wolves to win the Calder Cup. The attendance record was broken on June 9, 2010, as the Wachovia Center set another attendance record of 20,327 for Game 6 of the 2010 Stanley Cup Finals; the Flyers lost to the Chicago Blackhawks in overtime, which gave Chicago its first Stanley Cup since 1961.[19] The Wells Fargo Center also set a record for the highest attendances for a college basketball game in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania on January 29, 2017, when Villanova played and defeated Virginia before a crowd of 20,907.

On August 1, 2006, Comcast Spectacor announced it would install a new center-hung scoreboard to replace the original one made by Daktronics. The new scoreboard, manufactured by ANC Sports, is similar to other scoreboards in new NBA & NHL arenas. An additional linear LED display lining the entire arena was also installed between the suite and mezzanine levels. Other renovations for the Wachovia Center's ten-year anniversary included upgrading the suites with more flat screen HDTV's, as well as changing ticket providers from Ticketmaster to New Era Tickets, which is owned by Comcast Spectacor.

The public address (PA) announcer at the Wells Fargo Center for Flyers games is Lou Nolan, who moved with the team from the Spectrum, where he worked since 1972. Matt Cord is the PA announcer for 76ers games. Jim Bachman is the PA announcer for Villanova basketball games. Vinnie Caligiuri was the PA announcer for the Philadelphia Soul during their tenure.[20] Kevin Casey handled PA duties for the original Philadelphia Wings during their tenure. Marc Farzetta is the PA announcer for the current Philadelphia Wings.[21]

Wells Fargo Center continued further renovations as part of a $265 million "Transformation 2020" initiative. It debuted a new kinetic 4K-resolution scoreboard in September 2019 also by ANC Sports, which features two main arrays of outside displays that can expand outwards to a width of 62 feet (19 m), and two 65 foot (20 m) "crown" panels that can be raised and lowered as part of sequences. The arena also unveiled a new premium area for selected ticketholders known as the "Center City Club", and—as part of a partnership with Rivers Casino Philadelphia—two sportsbook lounges open to all visitors, which will feature a bar and seating areas, televisions and odds boards, and Rivers Casino ambassadors promoting use of the casino's sports betting app.[22][23][24][25]

The arena also announced the New City Terrace, a revamp of the standing room deck into a 23,000 square foot (2,100 m2) "Assembly Room" (inspired by Independence Hall), with bars and eateries, fireplaces, and communal areas. The area is designed to provide a "first-class experience at an accessible price point"; the arena's cheapest tickets will feature access to the level.[26][27]

Concerts edit

 
 
Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel sellout banners hanging in the Wells Fargo Center rafters
  • On August 12, 1996, a private concert by Ray Charles was the first event at the CoreStates Center, with a crowd of nearly 12,000. Each spectator was given a commemorative key acknowledging they helped "open the arena". The inaugural concert, on September 2, 1996, featured Oasis, with The Manic Street Preachers and The Screaming Trees, before an estimated crowd of 12,000.[9] The Wells Fargo Center has since held other concerts by many famous artists.
  • On December 6, 2002, hard rock band Guns N' Roses was scheduled to perform there on its Chinese Democracy Tour. The opening bands CKY and Mix Master Mike performed, but the main act, Guns N' Roses, never appeared, fueling a riot in the arena and causing about $30,000 to $40,000 in damage. No reason was ever given for the non-appearance by Guns N' Roses, other than the public announcement that one of the band members was ill.[28]
  • In 2006, Billy Joel set a record when he sold-out his 18th Wachovia Center concert.[29]
  • In 2017, Lady Gaga sold out two nights at the arena, with an attendance of 32,296 during her Joanne World Tour.

In addition, hanging from the rafters of the Wells Fargo Center are three banners in the orange and black colors of the Flyers honoring Pearl Jam's 10, Billy Joel's 48 Philadelphia sellouts and Bruce Springsteen's 56[30] Philadelphia sellouts respectively.

Tenants edit

 
The Flyers playing the New Jersey Devils at the Wells Fargo Center in March 2014
 
The 76ers playing the Los Angeles Lakers at the Wells Fargo Center in December 2016
 
Villanova Wildcats' 1985 and 2016 NCAA national championship banners on display in the Wells Fargo Center rafters; the Wildcats play select home games at the Wells Fargo Center.
 
The Villanova Wildcats playing the Ohio Bobcats at the Wells Fargo Center in November 2019
 
The Wells Fargo Center before a Flyers game in December 2019

Full time edit

Part time edit

Former full time edit

Former part time edit

  • Philadelphia Phantoms of the American Hockey League (AHL); the Flyers' AHL development club played some regular season and Calder Cup playoff games at the Wells Fargo Center each season between 1996 and 2009 when the Spectrum was unavailable because of other events.

Capacity edit

Notable events edit

 
The then-Wachovia Center prior to a Flyers game against the New York Islanders in February 2009
 
The arena, then named the Wachovia Center, during a Philadelphia Soul game in July 2008
 
The AHL Phantoms winning the 2005 Calder Cup before a crowd of 20,103 on June 10, 2005 in the arena

Music and concerts edit

Sports edit

Esports edit

Television edit

Others edit

Politics edit

Controversy edit

In October 2019, center staff removed fans shouting "Free Hong Kong" at a pre-season basketball game between the Philadelphia 76ers and Guangzhou Loong Lions.[46]

See also edit

References edit

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Notes edit

  1. ^ Villanova utilized the venue full-time 2017–2018, part-time in other years.
  2. ^ Phantoms utilized the venue full-time 2004–2005, part-time in other years.

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For other uses of Wells Fargo Center see Wells Fargo Center Wachovia Center redirects here For the Winston Salem North Carolina building see 100 North Main Street The Wells Fargo Center is a multi purpose indoor arena located in Philadelphia It serves as the home of the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League NHL the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association NBA and the Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League NLL The arena lies at the southwest corner of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex which includes Lincoln Financial Field Citizens Bank Park and Xfinity Live Wells Fargo CenterWells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia in 2019Wells Fargo CenterLocation of the Wells Fargo Center in South PhiladelphiaShow map of PhiladelphiaWells Fargo CenterLocation in PennsylvaniaShow map of PennsylvaniaWells Fargo CenterLocation in the United StatesShow map of the United StatesFormer namesCoreStates Center 1996 1998 1 First Union Center 1998 2003 1 Wachovia Center 2003 2010 2 Address3601 South Broad StreetLocationPhiladelphia Pennsylvania U S Coordinates39 54 4 N 75 10 19 W 39 90111 N 75 17194 W 39 90111 75 17194Public transitNRG station Broad Street Line SEPTA bus 4 17OwnerComcast SpectacorCapacityBasketball 21 000Hockey 20 306 3 Arena football 17 597 4 ConstructionBroke groundSeptember 14 1994OpenedAugust 12 1996 9 Construction costUS 210 million 415 million in 2022 dollars 5 ArchitectEllerbe BecketProject managerFox Management Company 1 Structural engineerWalter P MooreBernard Schwartz amp Associates 6 Services engineerFlack amp Kurtz 7 General contractorL F Driscoll Co 8 TenantsPhiladelphia Flyers NHL 1996 present Philadelphia 76ers NBA 1996 present Villanova Wildcats NCAA 1996 present note 1 Philadelphia Big 5 NCAA 2023 present Philadelphia Phantoms AHL 1996 2009 note 2 Philadelphia Wings NLL 1997 2014 2018 present Philadelphia Soul AFL 2004 2008 2011 2019 2024 Future The Wells Fargo Center originally called Spectrum II was completed in 1996 to replace the Spectrum as the home arena of the 76ers and Flyers on the former site of John F Kennedy Stadium at a cost of 210 million largely privately financed though the city and state helped to pay for the local infrastructure It is owned by Comcast Spectacor which also owns the Flyers and is operated by its arena management subsidiary Global Spectrum Since opening it has been known by a number of different names through naming rights deals and bank mergers including CoreStates Center from 1996 to 1998 First Union Center from 1998 to 2003 and Wachovia Center from 2003 to 2010 Since 2010 naming rights have been held by financial services company Wells Fargo after their acquisition of Wachovia CoreStates Financial Corporation was acquired by First Union which later also purchased Wachovia National Bank to rename itself Wachovia Corporation the combined company was acquired by Wells Fargo in 2008 In addition to hosting home games for its main tenants the arena has been the site of a number of other notable athletic events including games of the 1997 and 2010 Stanley Cup Finals three games of the 2001 NBA Finals and various collegiate events for the National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Wells Fargo Center has hosted two political conventions hosting the 2000 Republican National Convention and 2016 Democratic National Convention The arena is a regular venue for concerts and WWE events The arena has a concert seating capacity of 21 000 seated and at least 21 500 standing Contents 1 Naming rights 2 Facilities 3 Concerts 4 Tenants 4 1 Full time 4 2 Part time 4 3 Former full time 4 4 Former part time 4 5 Capacity 5 Notable events 5 1 Music and concerts 5 2 Sports 5 2 1 Esports 5 3 Television 5 4 Others 5 5 Politics 6 Controversy 7 See also 8 References 9 Notes 10 External linksNaming rights edit nbsp The Wells Fargo Center then named the Wachovia Center in December 2005Prior to its construction the proposed arena was tentatively called Spectrum II 10 The Wells Fargo Center was originally named for CoreStates Financial Corporation which agreed to pay 40 million over 21 years for the naming rights with additional terms to be settled later for an additional eight year period at the end of the contract The contract went through multiple hands due to various bank mergers first by First Union in 1998 Wachovia in 2003 and currently by Wells Fargo since July 2010 11 12 13 Installation of the new Wells Fargo Center branding began on July 27 2010 with the removal of the Wachovia Center signage followed by the installation of the new Wells Fargo Center signage Work was completed in September 2010 14 During the 2015 16 NBA season for a short time the 76ers ceased recognizing Wells Fargo s naming rights and referred to the facility exclusively as The Center as the institution was not a sponsor of the team The Wells Fargo Center logo decal which sat on the 76ers court was in the most minimal text discernible by television cameras colored in white to blend in with the floor Reportedly 76ers CEO Scott O Neil s first idea was to color it with clear coat paint only visible with UV blacklighting showing the logo during the opening of Sixers games when the arena lights were drawn down however the team after discussion with their lawyers elected not to do so With the start of the new year in January 2016 with input from Comcast Spectacor the logo decal was enlarged and repainted in black The 76ers then signed a non signage sponsorship agreement with Firstrust Bank as their official banking sponsor 15 16 17 18 Facilities edit nbsp Rink side view of the Wells Fargo Center s hockey rink during a game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Columbus Blue Jackets in February 2018 nbsp The Philadelphia 76ers warming up prior to a game vs the New Jersey Nets now Brooklyn Nets on the arena s old floor design in October 2007 nbsp Flyers fans leaving the Wachovia Center after a playoff game in 2010The Wells Fargo Center officially seats 20 318 for NBA and NCAA basketball and 19 541 for NHL hockey 1 and indoor NLL lacrosse With additional standing room admissions available in luxury and club box suites the total paid capacity increases The Wells Fargo Center has 126 luxury suites 1 880 club box seats and a variety of restaurants and clubs both public and private available for use by patrons In addition the offices studios and production facilities of NBC Sports Philadelphia are all located in the facility On June 10 2005 the Wachovia Center set a record for the highest attendance for an indoor hockey game in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania 20 103 when the Philadelphia Phantoms won Game 4 of the 2005 Calder Cup Finals over the Chicago Wolves to win the Calder Cup The attendance record was broken on June 9 2010 as the Wachovia Center set another attendance record of 20 327 for Game 6 of the 2010 Stanley Cup Finals the Flyers lost to the Chicago Blackhawks in overtime which gave Chicago its first Stanley Cup since 1961 19 The Wells Fargo Center also set a record for the highest attendances for a college basketball game in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania on January 29 2017 when Villanova played and defeated Virginia before a crowd of 20 907 On August 1 2006 Comcast Spectacor announced it would install a new center hung scoreboard to replace the original one made by Daktronics The new scoreboard manufactured by ANC Sports is similar to other scoreboards in new NBA amp NHL arenas An additional linear LED display lining the entire arena was also installed between the suite and mezzanine levels Other renovations for the Wachovia Center s ten year anniversary included upgrading the suites with more flat screen HDTV s as well as changing ticket providers from Ticketmaster to New Era Tickets which is owned by Comcast Spectacor The public address PA announcer at the Wells Fargo Center for Flyers games is Lou Nolan who moved with the team from the Spectrum where he worked since 1972 Matt Cord is the PA announcer for 76ers games Jim Bachman is the PA announcer for Villanova basketball games Vinnie Caligiuri was the PA announcer for the Philadelphia Soul during their tenure 20 Kevin Casey handled PA duties for the original Philadelphia Wings during their tenure Marc Farzetta is the PA announcer for the current Philadelphia Wings 21 Wells Fargo Center continued further renovations as part of a 265 million Transformation 2020 initiative It debuted a new kinetic 4K resolution scoreboard in September 2019 also by ANC Sports which features two main arrays of outside displays that can expand outwards to a width of 62 feet 19 m and two 65 foot 20 m crown panels that can be raised and lowered as part of sequences The arena also unveiled a new premium area for selected ticketholders known as the Center City Club and as part of a partnership with Rivers Casino Philadelphia two sportsbook lounges open to all visitors which will feature a bar and seating areas televisions and odds boards and Rivers Casino ambassadors promoting use of the casino s sports betting app 22 23 24 25 The arena also announced the New City Terrace a revamp of the standing room deck into a 23 000 square foot 2 100 m2 Assembly Room inspired by Independence Hall with bars and eateries fireplaces and communal areas The area is designed to provide a first class experience at an accessible price point the arena s cheapest tickets will feature access to the level 26 27 Concerts edit nbsp nbsp Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel sellout banners hanging in the Wells Fargo Center rafters On August 12 1996 a private concert by Ray Charles was the first event at the CoreStates Center with a crowd of nearly 12 000 Each spectator was given a commemorative key acknowledging they helped open the arena The inaugural concert on September 2 1996 featured Oasis with The Manic Street Preachers and The Screaming Trees before an estimated crowd of 12 000 9 The Wells Fargo Center has since held other concerts by many famous artists On December 6 2002 hard rock band Guns N Roses was scheduled to perform there on its Chinese Democracy Tour The opening bands CKY and Mix Master Mike performed but the main act Guns N Roses never appeared fueling a riot in the arena and causing about 30 000 to 40 000 in damage No reason was ever given for the non appearance by Guns N Roses other than the public announcement that one of the band members was ill 28 In 2006 Billy Joel set a record when he sold out his 18th Wachovia Center concert 29 In 2017 Lady Gaga sold out two nights at the arena with an attendance of 32 296 during her Joanne World Tour In addition hanging from the rafters of the Wells Fargo Center are three banners in the orange and black colors of the Flyers honoring Pearl Jam s 10 Billy Joel s 48 Philadelphia sellouts and Bruce Springsteen s 56 30 Philadelphia sellouts respectively Tenants edit nbsp The Flyers playing the New Jersey Devils at the Wells Fargo Center in March 2014 nbsp The 76ers playing the Los Angeles Lakers at the Wells Fargo Center in December 2016 nbsp Villanova Wildcats 1985 and 2016 NCAA national championship banners on display in the Wells Fargo Center rafters the Wildcats play select home games at the Wells Fargo Center nbsp The Villanova Wildcats playing the Ohio Bobcats at the Wells Fargo Center in November 2019 nbsp The Wells Fargo Center before a Flyers game in December 2019Full time edit Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association Philadelphia Wings third incarnation of the National Lacrosse League Philadelphia Big 5Part time edit Villanova University Wildcats of the NCAA High attendance home games for which the on campus arena Finneran Pavilion is inadequate to accommodate are played at the Wells Fargo Center The men s team played the majority of its home games of the 2017 18 season here while Finneran Pavilion underwent renovations 31 Former full time edit Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League Philadelphia Wings second incarnation of the National Lacrosse LeagueFormer part time edit Philadelphia Phantoms of the American Hockey League AHL the Flyers AHL development club played some regular season and Calder Cup playoff games at the Wells Fargo Center each season between 1996 and 2009 when the Spectrum was unavailable because of other events Capacity edit Basketball Years Capacity1996 2006 20 338 32 2006 2010 20 318 33 2010 2015 20 328 34 2015 present 20 478 35 Hockey Years Capacity1996 1997 19 463 36 1997 1998 19 511 37 1998 2003 19 519 32 2003 2008 19 523 38 2008 2014 19 537 39 2014 2015 19 541 1 2015 2016 19 543 40 2016 2018 19 605 41 2018 present 19 306 3 Notable events edit nbsp The then Wachovia Center prior to a Flyers game against the New York Islanders in February 2009 nbsp The arena then named the Wachovia Center during a Philadelphia Soul game in July 2008 nbsp The AHL Phantoms winning the 2005 Calder Cup before a crowd of 20 103 on June 10 2005 in the arenaMusic and concerts edit Peace Out The Farewell Tour The Trilogy Tour Melanie Martinez Sports edit 1996 World Cup of Hockey three games WWF In Your House Mind Games 1996 1997 Stanley Cup Finals 1998 United States Figure Skating Championships 1998 NLL Championship 1999 AHL All Star Classic WrestleMania XV 1999 2000 NCAA Women s Basketball Final Four WWF Unforgiven 2000 2001 NCAA men s basketball tournament East Regional 2001 NBA Finals The Los Angeles Lakers won the NBA Championship at the Wells Fargo Center winning Game 5 and the series 4 1 X Games VII 2001 2002 NBA All Star Game X Games VIII 2002 WWE Royal Rumble 2004 2005 AHL Calder Cup Finals The Philadelphia Phantoms won the Calder Cup at the Wells Fargo Center defeating the Chicago Wolves in Game 4 and winning the series 4 0 2006 NCAA Division I men s basketball tournament 1st amp 2nd rounds WWE Survivor Series 2006 U S Olympic Team Trials Gymnastics 2008 2009 NCAA Division I men s basketball tournament 1st amp 2nd rounds WWE Night of Champions 2009 UFC 101 2009 2010 Stanley Cup Finals The Chicago Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup at the Wells Fargo Center winning Game 6 and the series 4 2 NCAA Men s Wrestling Championship 2011 UFC 133 2011 42 2013 NCAA Division I men s basketball tournament 2nd amp 3rd rounds WWE Money in the Bank 2013 NCAA Men s Ice Hockey Championship 2014 43 2014 NHL Entry Draft WWE Royal Rumble 2015 2016 NCAA Division I men s basketball tournament East Regional 2016 Kellogg s Tour of Gymnastics Champions 44 WWE Battleground 2017 ArenaBowl XXX 2017 WWE NXT TakeOver Philadelphia 2018 45 WWE Royal Rumble 2018 WWE Raw January 29 2018 WWE SmackDown January 30 2018 as part of the Royal Rumble weekend WWE Extreme Rules 2019 Show featured The Undertaker s final match in front of a live audience in the United States before his retirement in 2020 WWE Elimination Chamber 2020 2022 NCAA Division I men s basketball tournament East Regional WWE Extreme Rules 2022 WWE Raw is XXX January 23 2023 WWE SmackDown April 5 2024 and WWE Raw April 8 2024 as part of WrestleMania 40 weekendEsports edit Overwatch League Grand Finals 2019Television edit Buletin Utama from Philadelphia 2004 Wheel of Fortune from Philadelphia 2004 Wheel of Fortune Family Week 2004 Wheel of Fortune Teen Best Friends Week 2005 American Idol auditions 2007Others edit Harvest Crusades 2013 Adirei Hatorah 2022 2023Politics edit 2000 Republican National Convention 2016 Democratic National ConventionControversy editIn October 2019 center staff removed fans shouting Free Hong Kong at a pre season basketball game between the Philadelphia 76ers and Guangzhou Loong Lions 46 See also editList of indoor arenas in the United States List of NCAA Division I basketball arenasPortals nbsp Philadelphia nbsp Pennsylvania nbsp Ice hockeyReferences edit a b c d e 2014 2015 Philadelphia Flyers Media Guide PDF National Hockey League p 10 Retrieved February 6 2015 Wachovia Center Renamed As Wells Fargo Center The Philadelphia Inquirer 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