Chase Fieldhouse
The Chase Fieldhouse is a 2,500-seat multi-purpose arena and sports complex in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. The arena opened in 2019 and is home to the Delaware Blue Coats of the NBA G League team, an affiliate of the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers.[1]
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| Former names | 76ers Fieldhouse (2019–2021) |
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| Address | 401 Garasches Lane |
| Location | Wilmington, Delaware |
| Coordinates | 39.727582°N 75.554497°W |
| Owner | Buccini Pollin Group |
| Operator | BPG SPORTS |
| Capacity | 2,500 |
| Acreage | 8.9 |
| Construction | |
| Built | August 2018–January 2019 |
| Opened | January 23, 2019 |
| Construction cost | US$37 million |
| Tenants | |
| Delaware Blue Coats (NBAGL) (2019–present) | |
History
On November 29, 2017 the Philadelphia 76ers and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment announced plans for 76ers Fieldhouse.[2][3][4]
The facility opened in January 2019,[5] with NBA G League games in the 2018–19 season. On September 20, 2019 ESPN aired an episode of the sports talk series First Take at the 76ers Fieldhouse.
On February 18, 2021, JPMorgan Chase bought the naming rights. [6]
In 2022 & 2023, it hosted the Atlantic 10 women's basketball championship and will again in 2024.
Features
- Three NBA size basketball courts
- One indoor 100-by-70-yard (91 m × 64 m) turf field for soccer
- One outdoor 120-by-75-yard (110 m × 69 m) turf field with lighting for soccer
- Performance and training facility
- Retail and office space
See also
References
- Cormier, Ryan (January 15, 2019). "Wilmington's 76ers Fieldhouse to also host 3,000-person concerts, making it biggest venue in city". Delaware News Journal. Retrieved January 28, 2019.
- "Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment Plans State-of-the-Art 76ers Fieldhouse in Wilmington". NBA.com. NBA Ent. Inc. November 29, 2017. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
- "76ers Fieldhouse opening in Wilmington". 6abc.com. November 29, 2017. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
- "76ers, developer building up Wilmington area". Delaware Online. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
- "Blue Coats delay opening of Wilmington's 76ers Fieldhouse until Jan. 23". delawareonline.com. Retrieved April 21, 2019.
- George, John (February 18, 2021). "JPMorgan Chase signs naming rights deal for 76ers Fieldhouse in Wilmington". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
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