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| Villanova Wildcats Mens Basketball vs. Providence College Friars Mens Basketball |
Saturday, 02/13/10 @ 02:00pm |
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| Villanova Wildcats Mens Basketball vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Mens Basketball |
Wednesday, 01/27/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Villanova Wildcats Mens Basketball vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Mens Basketball |
Saturday, 03/6/10 @ 12:00pm |
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| Villanova Wildcats Mens Basketball vs. Georgetown Hoyas Mens Basketball |
Sunday, 01/17/10 @ 12:00pm |
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| Villanova Wildcats Mens Basketball vs. UConn Huskies Mens Basketball |
Monday, 02/15/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Taylor Swift with Kellie Pickler |
Thursday, 03/18/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Taylor Swift with Kellie Pickler |
Friday, 03/19/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Radio City Christmas Spectacular |
Wednesday, 12/2/09 @ 07:00pm |
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| Radio City Christmas Spectacular |
Wednesday, 12/2/09 @ 04:00pm |
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| Philadelphia Wings vs. Boston Blazers |
Saturday, 01/16/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia Wings vs. Minnesota Swarm |
Saturday, 03/13/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia Wings vs. Orlando Titans |
Saturday, 02/6/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia Wings vs. Rochester Knighthawks |
Saturday, 02/20/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia Wings vs. Toronto Rock |
Saturday, 04/3/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia Wings vs. Colorado Mammoth |
Saturday, 01/23/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia Wings vs. Boston Blazers |
Saturday, 03/27/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins |
Thursday, 12/17/09 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia Flyers vs. Florida Panthers |
Monday, 12/21/09 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia Flyers vs. Dallas Stars |
Tuesday, 01/12/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia Flyers vs. New Jersey Devils |
Sunday, 03/28/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia Flyers vs. Buffalo Sabres |
Friday, 11/27/09 @ 01:00pm |
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| Philadelphia Flyers vs. Vancouver Canucks |
Thursday, 12/3/09 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia Flyers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs |
Sunday, 03/7/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia Flyers vs. New York Islanders |
Tuesday, 03/9/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia Flyers vs. Atlanta Thrashers |
Thursday, 01/28/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins |
Sunday, 01/24/10 @ 03:00pm |
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| Philadelphia Flyers vs. New York Rangers |
Thursday, 01/21/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia Flyers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs |
Wednesday, 01/6/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia Flyers vs. Montreal Canadiens |
Friday, 04/2/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia Flyers vs. New York Rangers |
Saturday, 12/19/09 @ 01:00pm |
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| Philadelphia Flyers vs. Ottawa Senators |
Thursday, 12/10/09 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia Flyers vs. Detroit Red Wings |
Sunday, 04/4/10 @ 03:00pm |
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| Philadelphia Flyers vs. Chicago Blackhawks |
Saturday, 03/13/10 @ 01:00pm |
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| Philadelphia Flyers vs. Minnesota Wild |
Thursday, 03/25/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia Flyers vs. Montreal Canadiens |
Friday, 02/12/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia Flyers vs. New York Islanders |
Saturday, 01/30/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia Flyers vs. Columbus Blue Jackets |
Tuesday, 01/19/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia Flyers vs. New York Rangers |
Sunday, 04/11/10 @ 03:00pm |
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| Philadelphia Flyers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning |
Saturday, 01/9/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia Flyers vs. New York Islanders |
Tuesday, 12/8/09 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia Flyers vs. Boston Bruins |
Thursday, 03/11/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia Flyers vs. Washington Capitals |
Saturday, 12/5/09 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia Flyers vs. New Jersey Devils |
Monday, 02/8/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia Flyers vs. Carolina Hurricanes |
Saturday, 01/23/10 @ 01:00pm |
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| Philadelphia Flyers vs. Atlanta Thrashers |
Sunday, 03/21/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia 76ers vs. Toronto Raptors |
Saturday, 04/3/10 @ 01:00pm |
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| Philadelphia 76ers vs. Houston Rockets |
Friday, 12/11/09 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia 76ers vs. Dallas Mavericks |
Friday, 01/22/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia 76ers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers |
Friday, 03/12/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia 76ers vs. Miami Heat |
Monday, 04/12/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia 76ers vs. Los Angeles Clippers |
Saturday, 12/19/09 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia 76ers vs. Chicago Bulls |
Wednesday, 02/3/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia 76ers vs. Chicago Bulls |
Saturday, 03/20/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia 76ers vs. New Orleans Hornets |
Monday, 01/11/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia 76ers vs. San Antonio Spurs |
Friday, 02/19/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia 76ers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder |
Tuesday, 03/30/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia 76ers vs. Detroit Pistons |
Wednesday, 12/9/09 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia 76ers vs. Portland Trail Blazers |
Wednesday, 01/20/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia 76ers vs. Charlotte Bobcats |
Wednesday, 03/10/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia 76ers vs. Milwaukee Bucks |
Friday, 04/9/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia 76ers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers |
Wednesday, 12/16/09 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia 76ers vs. Los Angeles Lakers |
Friday, 01/29/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia 76ers vs. New Jersey Nets |
Wednesday, 03/17/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia 76ers vs. Toronto Raptors |
Friday, 01/8/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia 76ers vs. Miami Heat |
Tuesday, 02/16/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia 76ers vs. Atlanta Hawks |
Friday, 03/26/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia 76ers vs. Denver Nuggets |
Monday, 12/7/09 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia 76ers vs. Sacramento Kings |
Friday, 01/15/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics |
Friday, 03/5/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia 76ers vs. Detroit Pistons |
Tuesday, 04/6/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia 76ers vs. Golden State Warriors |
Monday, 12/14/09 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia 76ers vs. Indiana Pacers |
Monday, 01/25/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks |
Monday, 03/15/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia 76ers vs. Washington Wizards |
Tuesday, 01/5/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia 76ers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves |
Tuesday, 02/9/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia 76ers vs. Orlando Magic |
Monday, 03/22/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia 76ers vs. Atlanta Hawks |
Friday, 11/27/09 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks |
Wednesday, 01/13/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Philadelphia 76ers vs. Orlando Magic |
Monday, 03/1/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| John Mayer |
Sunday, 02/21/10 @ 08:00pm |
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Harlem Globetrotters Wachovia Center |
Sunday, 03/14/10 @ 12:00pm |
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| Harlem Globetrotters |
Sunday, 03/14/10 @ 05:00pm |
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| Disney on Ice Lets Celebrate |
Sunday, 01/3/10 @ 11:00am |
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| Disney on Ice Lets Celebrate |
Wednesday, 12/30/09 @ 07:00pm |
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| Disney on Ice Lets Celebrate |
Tuesday, 12/29/09 @ 03:00pm |
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| Disney on Ice Lets Celebrate |
Saturday, 12/26/09 @ 07:00pm |
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| Disney on Ice Lets Celebrate |
Sunday, 01/3/10 @ 03:00pm |
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| Disney on Ice Lets Celebrate |
Saturday, 12/26/09 @ 03:00pm |
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| Disney on Ice Lets Celebrate |
Thursday, 12/31/09 @ 11:00am |
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| Disney on Ice Lets Celebrate |
Wednesday, 12/30/09 @ 03:00pm |
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| Disney on Ice Lets Celebrate |
Thursday, 12/31/09 @ 03:00pm |
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| Disney on Ice Lets Celebrate |
Monday, 12/28/09 @ 07:00pm |
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| Disney on Ice Lets Celebrate |
Saturday, 12/26/09 @ 11:00am |
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| Disney on Ice Lets Celebrate |
Monday, 12/28/09 @ 11:00am |
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| Disney on Ice Lets Celebrate |
Saturday, 01/2/10 @ 03:00pm |
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| Disney on Ice Lets Celebrate |
Saturday, 01/2/10 @ 11:00am |
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| Disney on Ice Lets Celebrate |
Wednesday, 12/30/09 @ 11:00am |
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| Disney on Ice Lets Celebrate |
Tuesday, 12/29/09 @ 07:00pm |
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| Disney on Ice Lets Celebrate |
Monday, 12/28/09 @ 03:00pm |
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| Disney on Ice Lets Celebrate |
Wednesday, 12/23/09 @ 07:00pm |
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| Disney on Ice Lets Celebrate |
Saturday, 01/2/10 @ 07:00pm |
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| Disney On Ice Celebrations |
Wednesday, 12/30/09 @ 11:00am |
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| Disney On Ice Celebrations |
Tuesday, 12/29/09 @ 11:00am |
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| Disney On Ice Celebrations |
Thursday, 12/31/09 @ 03:00pm |
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| Disney Live |
Saturday, 11/28/09 @ 03:30pm |
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| Disney Live |
Saturday, 11/28/09 @ 12:30pm |
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| Bon Jovi |
Tuesday, 03/23/10 @ 07:30pm |
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| Bon Jovi |
Wednesday, 03/24/10 @ 07:30pm |
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| Adirondack Phantoms vs. Norfolk Admirals |
Friday, 12/4/09 @ 07:00pm |
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Wachovia Center information:
The Wachovia Center formerly called the First Union Center is located in
Philadelphia, PA on Broad Street in the South Philadelphia area. The Wachovia is
home to concerts, family performances such as
Disney On
Ice and Stars
on Ice, the
Philadelphia 76ers and
Philadelphia Flyers as well as other teams like the
Philadelphia Wings lacrosse team and
Philadelphia Soul indoor AFL football team.
Other Wachovia Center info:
Location: South Philadelphia, PA
Seating Capacity: 20444 (less for sporting events)
Physical Street Address: 3601 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19148
Year by Year history of the Wachovia Center
In 1988, Ed Snider had a dream to build a new state-of-the-art facility for the
Philadelphia Flyers and 76ers, a place for everyone. That dream became a reality
in the summer of 1996 when the doors were first opened at the CoreStates Center,
renamed the First Union Center and now known as the Wachovia Center.
In its short history, the Center has hosted some very memorable events. Here are
some memories year by year
August 12, 1996
The opening event at the Wachovia Center was a concert featuring Ray Charles. An
estimated crowd of 12,000 watched the legendary perfomer. and the concert served
as a test run or dress rehearsal for the venue. Everyone who came to the show
received a key chain to celebrate the opening of the CoreStates Center.
August 21, 1996
The ribbon was cut at the center. The event featured the announcer for the
Philadelphia Flyers, Gene Hart. He served as master of ceremonies and Ed
Snider cut the ribbon as Flyers President Bob Clarke and 76ers President Pat
Croce held the ribbon. Everyone attending the event received a commemorative
coin.
August 31, 1996
The inaugural event: Team USA vs. Team Canada in a first round game of the World
Cup of Hockey. A crowd of 19,500 attended the event. Team USA’s John LeClair
scored the first goal ever in the CoreStates Center at 5:01 of the first period.
Team USA went on to win the contest 5-3.
September 2, 1996
The inaugural concert: Oasis with Manic Street Preachers and Screaming Trees. An
estimated crowd of 12,000 attended the show. Prior to the show, CoreStates
Complex President Peter Luukko and promoters Larry Magid and Allen Spivak
presented the band with a bronzed “first ticket” to the first concert ever at
the CoreStates Center.
September 10, 1996
Game One of the World Cup of Hockey Finals: Team USA vs. Team Canada. Despite
Team USA scoring with seven seconds remaining in regulation on a John LeClair
goal, Team Canada prevailed in sudden-death overtime.
October 5, 1996
The Flyers played their first regular season game at the CoreStates Center, a
3-1 loss to the Florida Panthers. Dainius Zubrus became the youngest player in
Flyers history at 18 years, three months and 20 days old on opening night.
Zubrus also recorded his first NHL goal in the game.
October 7, 1996
The Flyers’ first win at the Core States Center was also the 700th home victory
in franchise history--a 3-1 win vs. New Jersey.
October 8, 9 & 11, 1996
KISS, in full make-up, became the first band to play three nights at the Center.
The band was presented with bricks from “The Walk” prior to the third and final
night. October 11 was the first time that events took place in both buildings
simultaneously. The Phantoms hosted the Binghamton Rangers at the CoreStates
Spectrum.
October 15-20, 1996
The first family show to play at the Center was Walt Disney’s World on Ice - The
Spirit of Pocahontas. There were a total of 10 shows during the run.
April 26, 1997
The Flyers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3, in Game Five of the Eastern
Conference Quarterfinals to win the series four games to one. It was the final
game in the illustrious career of Pittsburgh’s Mario Lemieux. The crowd gave
Lemieux a standing ovation at the end of the game.
May 31, 1997
In Game One of the Stanley Cup finals, 20,291 fans set a record for the largest
audience in Pennsylvania history to attend a hockey game.
January 5-11, 1998
Michelle Kwan and Tara Lipinski were among the skaters who earned berths to the
1998 Winter Olympic Games with their performances in the 1998 U.S. National
Championships held in the CoreStates Center.
April 26, 1998
The Philadelphia Wings win game one of a best of three NLL Championship series
against the Baltimore Thunder. The Wings would go on to defeat Baltimore two
days later at the Baltimore Arena to capture their fifth Championship in
franchise history.
September 8, 1998
The first event at the Center under its new name, the First Union Center. On
July 15, 1998 an announcement was made about the name change and the beginning
of the transition. Garth Brooks, on the opening night of six sold out shows,
took the honor as the first event ever in the First Union Center.
January 24-25, 1999
During the AHL All-Star Weekend festivities, 13,028 fans filed into the First
Union Center to watch Team Canada defeat Planet USA 15-12 in the skills
competition. Planet USA exacted revenge the following day with a 5-4 victory on
Chris Ferraro’s game winning goal in front of 14,120 spectators.
September 13-25, 1999
Bruce Springsteen sold out six shows at the First Union Center pushing his total
to 37 Philadelphia sellouts.
Friday, March 31, 2000 and Sunday, April 2, 2000
The road to the Final Four ended in Philadelphia, as “March Madness” culminated
with the sold out NCAA Women’s Final Four at the First Union Center. The April
2nd game drew 20,060 people, making this the largest crowd to see a college
basketball game—men’s or women’s—in Pennsylvania.
July 31, 2000
40,000 people attended the Republican National Convention each day either as a
media member, delegate, worker, or VIP, the First Union Complex became
Pennsylvania’s 13th largest municipality for the four-day run of the convention.
March 22-24, 2001
The NCAA Tournament returned to Philadelphia for the first time since the
historic regional game between Kentucky and Duke in 1992 as the East Regional
was held in the First Union Center. Duke went on to defeat the University of
Southern California 79-69 to claim the region and advance to the Final Four in a
game that set a single-game attendance record for Pennsylvania college
basketball with 20,270 people.
June 13, 2001
20,900 fans packed the First Union Center to watch the 76ers take on the Los
Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. It was the 76ers’ first appearance
in the finals since their championship season in 1983.
July 21-22, 2001
Madonna opened the U.S. portion of her Drowned Tour in Philadelphia on July 21.
The “Material Girl” sold out both of her scheduled concerts at the First Union
Center in 75 minutes.
August 17-22, 2001
The most anticipated event of the 2001 X-Games actually took place inside the
First Union Center as Kenny Bartram won the first ever Moto X Big Air
competition while AC/DC blasted throughout the arena, pumping up the crowd. The
six-day event hosted 235,000 people.
February 9-10, 2002
Lower Merion (just outside of Philadelphia) native and Lakers star Kobe Bryant
took home the MVP award for the NBA All-Star game as he outplayed 76ers guard
Allen Iverson in helping the Western Conference outlast the East, 135-120. In
the skills competition, Sacramento’s Peja Stojakovic won the 1 800 CALL ATT
Shootout and Golden State’s Jason Richardson took home first place in the 2002
NBA.com Slam Dunk presented by RealOne.
February 13-24, 2002
The piano playing dynamic duo Billy Joel and Elton John sold out six shows at
the First Union Center. The six shows, totaling in excess of 110,000 tickets,
are the most performances in one city on the “Face to Face” Tour.
August 15-19, 2002
The ESPN X-games welcomed its 2 millionth fan when the games came to
Philadelphia. The athletes showcased unprecedented tricks, introduced women’s
exhibitions, and experienced a spectator fan base that exceeded the averages
from 2001.
July 27, 2003
The Center changes its name to the Wachovia Center. That evening, the American
Idols Live Tour performed as the first event in the newly named Wachovia Center.
In 2005 the Wachovia Center underwent another renovation adding one of the
biggest bar and restaurant areas in any arena in the U.S. called the Cingular
Pavilion.
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