Built on the site of JFK Stadium, the Wachovia Center replaced the Spectrum as home to the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers, the NLL’s Philadelphia Wings, the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers, and the AFL’s Philadelphia Soul. Originally known as the CoreStates Center, the naming rights were taken over in a 1997 merger by First Union Bank, and then by Wachovia Bank in a 2003 merger.
Year Opened: 1996
Capacity: 21,000
Architect: Simon & Simon
Web Site: comcast-spectacor.com
Phone: 215/336-3600
Anchor Tenants: Philadelphia 76ers (NBA) / Philadelphia Flyers (NHL) / Philadelphia Soul (AFL)
Parking: The Wachovia Complex features eight parking lots that are brightly lit and patrolled by security personnel throughout the extent of the events. Reserved parking is available through Ticketmaster for all events and should be inquired about when purchasing tickets. Patrons visiting the Wachovia Center Box Office may park in C-Lot while purchasing tickets.
Directions: 3601 Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19148. From Delaware, Maryland, Delaware County, Chester and I-476 (Blue Route): Take I-95 North to the Broad Street/Sports Complex Exit. The Wachovia Complex will be on your right.From Harrisburg, Lebanon, Reading, Pottstown: Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike east to 76 East (Exit 6). Take 76 East towards the sports complex. Take the Broad Street exit. Turn right onto Broad Street, heading southbound. After you cross Pattison Avenue, the Wachovia Complex will be on your left. From Northeast Philadelphia, Levittown and North: Take I-95 South to the Broad Street exit. The Wachovia Complex will be on your right. From South Jersey: Take the Walt Whitman Bridge to the Broad Street exit. Turn left onto Broad Street, heading southbound. After you cross Pattison Avenue, the Wachovia Complex will be on your left.
History
Built on the site of JFK Stadium, the Wachovia Center replaced the Spectrum as home to the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers, the NLL’s Philadelphia Wings, the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers, and the AFL’s Philadelphia Soul. Originally known as the CoreStates Center, the naming rights were taken over in a 1997 merger by First Union Bank, and then by Wachovia Bank in a 2003 merger.
The Center opened in mid-August of 1996 with a Ray Charles concert, but the first major event was later that month with a game between Team USA and Canada in the World Cup of Hockey.
