Philadelphia Flyers' Wells Fargo Center Set for Name Change – Hockey Writers – News and Rumors

The Philadelphia Flyers stadium has been under construction since 1996, with several name changes in the process. From 1996 to 1998, it was known as the CoreStates Center. From 1998-2003, it was known as First Union Center. From 2003-2010, it was called the Wachovia Center. Of course, from 2010 until now, we know it as the Wells Fargo Center.

But after nearly a decade and a half of taking on the same name, Wells Fargo is giving up its naming rights due to an expiring contract. The change is scheduled to take place after the 2024-25 season. (from 'Wells Fargo to Drop Its Name From Philadelphia Sports Arena,' BloombergJuly 2024).

The Flyers' stadium changing its name and maybe it will be a sad loss for some more than anything. Since the 2010-11 season when it took on the Wells Fargo name, the Orange and Black have created fond memories. Now, all we can do is guess what the new name might be.

Interestingly, the arena was originally intended to be called “Spectrum II” to replace the first rendition of the Spectrum, where the Flyers had played their home games throughout their history and won two Stanley Cups. Giving back to that time would be a nice tribute, but the business side of things obviously comes first.