76ers Fieldhouse

The 76ers Fieldhouse is a 2,500-seat multi-purpose arena and sports complex in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. The arena, home to the NBA G League team the Delaware Blue Coats who are the affiliate of the Philadelphia 76ers, hosted its first game on January 23, 2019. Construction on the remainder of the complex was completed in April 2019.[1]

76ers Fieldhouse
A panorama of 76ers Fieldhouse
LocationWilmington, Delaware, U.S.
Coordinates39.727582°N 75.554497°W / 39.727582; -75.554497
OwnerBuccini Pollin Group
OperatorBPG SPORTS
Capacity2,500
Acreage8.9
Construction
BuiltAugust 2018–January 2019
OpenedJanuary 23, 2019 (2019-01-23)
Construction cost$37 million
Tenants
Delaware Blue Coats (NBA G League) (2019–present)

History

On November 29, 2017 the Philadelphia 76ers and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment announced plans for 76ers Fieldhouse.[2][3]

A press release from company stated:[4]

Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) on November 29th announces a partnership with The Buccini/Pollin Group (BPG) to establish the 76ers Fieldhouse, a state-of-the-art, 140,000-square-foot, multi-purpose sports complex and youth training center in Wilmington. The facility will be developed by The Buccini/Pollin Group on an 8.9-acre parcel of land off U.S. Route 13 and Garasches Lane.

The facility opened in January 2019,[5] with NBA G League games in the 2018–19 season. On September 20, 2019 ESPN aired an episode of the sports talk series First Take at the 76ers Fieldhouse.

Features
  • Three NBA size basketball courts
  • One indoor 100 yards (91 m) x 70 yards (64 m) turf field for soccer
  • One outdoor 120 yards (110 m) x 75 yards (69 m) turf field with lighting for soccer
  • Performance and training facility
  • Retail and office space

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See also

References
  1. Cormier, Ryan (January 15, 2019). "Wilmington's 76ers Fieldhouse to also host 3,000-person concerts, making it biggest venue in city". Delaware News Journal. Retrieved January 28, 2019.
  2. "Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment Plans State-of-the-Art 76ers Fieldhouse in Wilmington". NBA.com. NBA Ent. Inc. November 29, 2017. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
  3. "76ers Fieldhouse opening in Wilmington". 6abc.com. November 29, 2017. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
  4. "76ers, developer building up Wilmington area". Delaware Online. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
  5. "Blue Coats delay opening of Wilmington's 76ers Fieldhouse until Jan. 23". delawareonline.com. Retrieved April 21, 2019.
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