We asked what a new Sixers arena should be named. Here’s what you said.
The Inquirer looked to readers for some inspiration on a name for the proposed Sixers arena. Some were funny, some were serious — while others we couldn't include in a family-friendly newspaper.
What would you name a new Sixers arena? Apparently, anything but 76 Place.
Following last week’s announcement of a proposed Sixers arena at 10th and Market Streets in Center City, The Inquirer looked to readers for some inspiration on a name. Of course, the $1.3 billion proposal isn’t a done deal, and it’s common for stadiums and other venues to bear the name of a corporate sponsor that buys the naming rights.
But it’s fun to dream.
While the proposed arena doesn’t have a name attached to it yet, the development project is called 76 Place.
The dozens of submissions that came in ranged from the serious to the funny, some paying a nod to history — while others we couldn’t include in a family-friendly newspaper. Here were some of our favorites.
The historical
Twelfth Colony Arena: “Pennsylvania was 12th of the 13 original colonies. Philadelphia is a historical city, inside the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and it would be great if the arena’s name reflected that.”
The Gallery: “It pays homage to a former entertainment & shopping destination located at the site. Would likely get a lot of buy in from Philadelphians as opposed to some contrived thing like ‘76ers Place.’”
Keystone Court: Pa. is the Keystone State and it’s our home “court.”
Benjamin Lay Arena
Freedom Philly: “Historically, the city represents Freedom, so with respect to Elton John and the former WTT team.”
Brotherly Love Arena
Unity Arena: “Philadelphia known as the city of brotherly love. Think it would be cool to have the Arena tie into what Philadelphia is all about.”
Ben’s Den
Poor Richards Arena
Franklins Floor
Continental Court
Wilt Chamberlain and nods to the Sixers
Wilt Chamberlain Centre
The Wilt: “It both honors the greatest and describes the Sixers’ playoff experience.”
Erving Arena at Market East
Sixers Court At The Fanatics Center: “Gives the place a more local appeal. Fanatics being a company owned by Micheal Rubin.”
The Sixers Sphere
The jokesters
Underachiever Arena
Sell The Team, Josh Arena
The Money Pit: “Because no matter how much money they throw at players they will never win a championship.”
We Tanked For How Many Years And All We Got Is This Shiny New Stadium Stadium
PPA Arena: “Seats to the Sixers aren’t the only ticket you’ll receive.”