Philadelphia WNBA team
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Professional sports |
| Founded | 2025 |
| Headquarters | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania , United States |
| Owner | Josh Harris and David Blitzer (via Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment) |
| Parent | Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment |
The Philadelphia WNBA franchise represents a professional women's basketball team located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 2025, the team is scheduled to commence competition in the Women's National Basketball Association during the 2030 season. Ownership is held by Josh Harris and David Blitzer via their company Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, which also oversees the operations of the Philadelphia 76ers. The franchise will occupy the newly constructed New South Philadelphia Arena once it becomes operational.
History
In January 2025, Josh Harris, representing Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, submitted a proposal to establish a WNBA expansion franchise. Collaborating with Comcast Spectacor on the development of a new arena, the initiative aimed to accommodate a WNBA team alongside the NBA's Sixers and NHL's Philadelphia Flyers. On June 30, 2025, the WNBA officially granted Philadelphia an expansion team slated to begin play in 2030. The franchise will host its home games at the New South Philadelphia Arena upon completion; should construction face delays, matches will temporarily take place at the Xfinity Mobile Arena (previously known as Wells Fargo Center).