Hundreds of people gathered at LOVE Park to witness a historic announcement: professional

women’s basketball will return to Philadelphia for the first time since 1998.

The league Unrivaled, co-founded by Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, chose

Philadelphia as the first stop on its national tour. The 3-on-3 tournament, which debuted in

Miami in 2025, will be played on January 30 at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

The league’s president, Alex Bazell, explained that choosing this city was a natural decision.

“Coming to Philadelphia — a historic place for sports and basketball — was an easy decision. This is the first time we are leaving Miami, and if we go somewhere, we are going to do it big. We are going to roll out the red carpet for Philadelphia fans,” he said.

Mayor Cherelle L. Park

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