76ers, Flyers Post Rendering Photos of Spectrum-Inspired Arena Scheduled to Open in 2030

The NBA's Philadelphia 76ers and NHL's Philadelphia Flyers shared artist renderings Tuesday of their upcoming new arena.

ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania posted some of the images on X, showcasing what is currently being called Philadelphia Arena:

Per Charania and ESPN's Emily Kaplan , the arena is planned to open before the 2030 WNBA season, which is when Philadelphia's expansion team will begin play.

The arena will be built at the site of The Spectrum in South Philly. The Spectrum was home to both the Sixers and Flyers from 1967 to 1996, and it hosted the AHL's Philadelphia Phantoms from 1996 to 2009 as well.

In 1996, the 76ers and Flyers made the move to Xfinity Mobile Arena, which was previously known as the CoreStates Center, First Union Center, Wachovia Center and Wells Fargo Center.

The design of the new arena is undoubtedly inspired by The Spectrum, but it will have a modern twist.

Comcast Spectacor and the 76ers are partnering to make the new venue a reality, and Sixers managing partner Josh Harris expressed excitement over the project in a statement, saying, "Philly fans deserve the best arena in the world, and we are excited to partner with Comcast to deliver just that. This privately funded arena will be the home to moments and memories that define this city for generations."

The Flyers and 76ers are in the midst of two of the longest championship droughts in their respective leagues, and they are undoubtedly hopeful that the new arena will bring good fortune.

The Flyers have not won a Stanley Cup since winning it in back-to-back years in 1974 and 1975, while the 76ers last won an NBA title in 1983.

Things are looking up for both franchises, though, as the Flyers ended a five-year playoff drought last season, while the Sixers established themselves as championship contenders this offseason by acquiring Jaylen Brown and signing LeBron James.