The Sixers and Flyers have bumped up their target to build a new arena in South Philadelphia, saying Friday they now hope to finish the project at the Sports Complex in 2030 — one year earlier than their initial goal.

The teams have chosen two construction firms, Turner and AECOM Hunt, to build the facility that the teams will share with a WNBA expansion team that will make its debut in Philadelphia in 2030.

Sixers minority owner David Adelman, who's leading the arena development in partnership with Flyers owner Comcast Spectacor, said the teams are working to create the world's "most technologically advanced and fan-focused sports and entertainment venue."

The Sixers and Flyers have not shared details about the cost of the new arena or the site where it will be constructed at the S

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