Wells Fargo Center
Where the Broad Street spirit lives on in modern ice hockey glory.
Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia), Pennsylvania, a multi-purpose indoor sports arena
Quick Facts
- Address
- 3601 South Broad Street
- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
- Groundbreaking
- September 14, 1994
- Opened
- August 12, 1996
- Owner
- Comcast Spectacor
- Operator
- OVG360
- Architect
- Ellerbe Becket
- Structural engineer
- Walter P Moore, Bernard Schwartz & Associates
Lore & Background
The arena set a Pennsylvania indoor hockey attendance record of 20,103 on June 8, 2005, when the Philadelphia Phantoms won Game 4 of the 2005 Calder Cup Finals over the Chicago Wolves (they would clinch the Cup in Game 5 on June 10). That record was broken on June 9, 2010, when 20,327 fans watched Game 6 of the 2010 Stanley Cup Finals; the Flyers lost to the Chicago Blackhawks in overtime, giving Chicago its first Stanley Cup since 1961. The public address announcer for Flyers games is Lou Nolan, who moved with the team from the Spectrum, where he worked since 1972. Banners honoring Pearl Jam's 10, Billy Joel's 48, and Bruce Springsteen's 56 Philadelphia sellouts are not hanging from the rafters in the arena's branding; they are displayed elsewhere or were temporary.
Reader's Guide
The Flyers' home arena evolved from the historic Spectrum to this current facility in 1996. While the physical structure changed, the identity of Broad Street hockey remained intact. The arena has 126 luxury suites and 1,880 club-box seats, plus a variety of restaurants and clubs. The offices, studios, and production facilities of NBC Sports Philadelphia are all located in the facility. The arena has hosted games of the 1997 and 2010 Stanley Cup Finals, as well as three games of the 2001 NBA Finals. It also hosted the 2000 Republican National Convention and the 2016 Democratic National Convention. On January 12, 2025, Comcast Spectacor, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, and the City of Philadelphia announced a deal to replace the arena with a new $1.3 billion privately financed arena to open by 2030.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Wells Fargo Center?
It is the current home arena for the Philadelphia Flyers located in South Philadelphia. Opened in 1996, it replaced The Spectrum as the team's main venue.
Where is the stadium situated within the city?
The facility stands at the southwest corner of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex alongside other major venues. It sits near Lincoln Financial Field and Citizens Bank Park in the heart of the sports district.
What was the cost and predecessor site for this arena?
Construction cost $210 million and was largely privately financed upon its completion in 1996. The building replaced John F. Kennedy Stadium, which occupied the land prior to development.
What is the seating capacity for hockey games?
Official seating accommodates 19,173 fans specifically for NHL hockey events within the arena. There is also additional standing-room capacity available in luxury and club-box suites.
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