The Philadelphia 76ers have made a surprising decision to scrap plans for a $1.3 billion downtown arena, just weeks after receiving approval from the city council. The team has opted to stay in the city's sports stadium district, striking a deal with Comcast Spectacor. Details of the new proposal have not been disclosed as of yet.
The team currently plays at the Wells Fargo Center, owned by Comcast Spectacor, and did not respond to requests for comment on the change in plans. The decision to abandon the downtown arena project was met with celebration by opponents of the move.
