Xfinity Mobile Arena Game Day Guide
Philadelphia 76ers · Philadelphia, PA
Know Before You Go
- Bag policy
Clutches, wristlets, and small purses up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches are permitted after inspection without X-ray screening.
Bags larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches but smaller than 14 x 14 x 6 inches must use a designated X-ray screening entrance. Backpacks, suitcases, and large multi-compartment bags are restricted; medical and parental bags under 14 x 14 x 6 inches are screened by X-ray.
- Bag storage
Oversized-bag lockers are outside near the southeast side of the arena, closest to the 11th Street Entrance, and cost $5 to $15.
Lockers accept credit cards only, are limited, and have a maximum interior size of 14 x 16.5 x 17 inches. Firearms cannot be stored in the lockers.
- Gate opening
Door times vary by event and are published on the individual event page.
- Mobile tickets
76ers digital tickets are accessed and managed through the team's Ticketmaster account tools and can be added to a phone wallet before arrival.
- Re-entry
Re-entry is prohibited after a ticket is scanned.
Security or Guest Services handles emergency exception requests case by case.
- Prohibited items
The arena prohibits weapons, self-defense sprays, explosives, tools and blades, projectiles, alcohol and illegal drugs, drones, lasers, aerosols, noisemakers, recording equipment, selfie sticks, large signs, and other listed items.
Outside food and drink, coolers, hydration packs, metal beverage containers, large umbrellas, smoking devices, and pets other than service animals are also prohibited. Review the official list because arena management may change restrictions.
- Family restrooms
Family restrooms are near Sections 116 and 219, with two more on the Club Level.
- Tickets for children
Children age 2 and younger normally do not need a ticket but must sit on a paying guest's lap.
The threshold can change for event-specific programming.
- Guest services
Guest Services desks are behind Section 122 on the main concourse and at Section 214 on the mezzanine.
During an event, text the issue and location to 920-990-0XMA for assistance.
- Service animals
Individually task-trained service dogs and service dogs in training are welcome; miniature horses may also qualify.
The guest is responsible for the animal's care and supervision.
- Smoking and vaping
Smoking, vaping, and electronic cigarettes are prohibited throughout the arena and within 25 feet of doors, windows, and outdoor air intakes.
There is no designated outside smoking area, and guests who leave to smoke cannot re-enter.
Game Day Timeline
What the day looks like at Xfinity Mobile Arena, hour by hour.
Arrive at the Sports Complex
Drive in and park in the arena lots, or take the Broad Street Line to NRG Station. If tailgating, this is when to set up.
Pregame scene
The Xfinity Live! entertainment complex has bars, restaurants, and big screens. It's the primary pregame hangout for all South Philly sports.
Doors open
Enter Xfinity Mobile Arena and watch warm-ups. Check out the recently renovated concourse and the Sixers team store.
Find your seat
Settle in and enjoy the pregame video and light show. The arena fills up for marquee matchups.
Game time
Philly crowds are intense and vocal. Expect 2-2.5 hours of play. The boo birds come out if the team isn't performing.
Halftime break
Hit the concourse for Philly cheesesteaks and soft pretzels. Upper level has shorter lines.
Post-game scene
Head to Xfinity Live! for postgame drinks, or hop on the Broad Street Line back to Center City.
Tips & Fan Reports
Wells Fargo Center is completely cashless for everything - food, drinks, merch, 50/50 raffle, parking. If you only carry cash you will need to hit the cash-to-card kiosks inside the arena before buying anything.
The sports complex lots open for tailgating several hours before tip - same lots as Eagles and Phillies games.
The cheesesteak at the arena is surprisingly decent. Get the one from Tony Luke's stand.
NRG station on the Broad Street Line gets very crowded post-game. Walk north to Pattison for a less packed train.
Philly fans are passionate. Wear your Sixers gear and trust the process.
Take the Broad Street Line. It's cheap, fast, and drops you right at the Sports Complex.
Xfinity Live! is the massive sports bar complex next door - it's the unofficial pregame headquarters.
Bring a card. Every arena lot is cashless now: cards, prepaid cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay only.
Accessible parking sits on three sides of the arena, so ask an attendant for the closest section rather than circling.
The organised South Philly Tailgate is a ticketed wristband event rather than something you set up in a bay yourself.
Before the Game
Parking at Xfinity Mobile Arena in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex is now entirely cashless (cards, prepaid cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay, nothing else) and strictly self-park, with unmarked spaces, curbs and fire lanes all towed at the owner's expense. The organised pregame here is the South Philly Tailgate, run as a ticketed event with full set-up and break-down, private portable restrooms and room for tailgating games, entered on a wristband rather than a parking pass. Accessible parking sits adjacent to the entrances on the east, west and south sides, and attendants will point you to the closest section.
Where to Go Before the Game
The arena lots in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex
Self-park lots around the arena, no longer taking cash: all major credit cards, prepaid cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay only. Parking in an unmarked space, on a curb or in a fire lane gets the vehicle tagged and towed at the owner's expense.
Known for Cashless · Self-park · Towing enforced
The South Philly Tailgate
An organised tailgate run as a ticketed event in the sports complex lots, with full set-up and break-down, private portable restrooms and space for tailgating games. Entry is by wristband rather than by parking pass.
Known for Organised tailgate · Wristband entry · Restrooms provided
Accessible parking on the east, west and south sides
Accessible parking sits adjacent to the entrances on the east, west and south sides of the arena, and attendants will direct guests with the proper designation to the nearest available section.
Known for Three sides · Adjacent to entrances · Ask an attendant
Pregame Rules
What Xfinity Mobile Arena allows before the game, and what it does not.
- Arena parking lots no longer accept cash, and take all major credit cards, prepaid cards and digital payments including Apple Pay and Google Pay.
- The arena lots are self-park facilities.
- Guests must not park in unmarked spaces, on curbs or in fire lanes. Violators are tagged and towed at the owner's expense.
- Accessible parking is available adjacent to entrances on the east, west and south sides of the arena, and attendants will direct guests with the proper designation.
- The South Philly Tailgate is run as a ticketed event with full set-up and break-down, private portable restrooms and space for tailgating games, entered by wristband.
Weather
Xfinity Mobile Arena is indoor, so these are the conditions for the parking lot and the walk in, not the seats.
Across the NBA season the warmest month is October, with an average high of 67°F, and the coldest is January, when the average low is 26°F. December is the wettest month at 4.0 inches and January the driest at 3.1 inches.
That January low ranks 10th coldest of the 30 NBA venues, and December here ranks 15th wettest.
October
3.5 inchesDecember
4.0 inchesJanuary
3.1 inchesMarch
4.0 inchesApril
3.5 inchesWhat to Bring
- Only the outside food and drink the rule allows
Outside food and drinks, including water, are prohibited except for baby food, medically necessary items, and empty plastic refillable bottles.
- A card or a phone wallet
Retail, concessions, and parking are cashless; guests can pay by card or convert cash to a prepaid debit card.
- A coat for the walk in
January lows average 26°F between the lot and the door at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
- A poncho for the walk in, not an umbrella
Umbrellas are on Xfinity Mobile Arena's prohibited list, and December averages 4.0 inches of rain.
How We Checked This Page
Every section below names the source it was read from and the day it was read. Where we could not reach a published figure, the page says so rather than presenting an estimate as a checked fact.
- Game day timeline
Official venue page / team game day guide
- Pregame
Xfinity Mobile Arena official site: Parking, Guest Services A to Z, and the South Philly Tailgate event page
- Weather
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals
- Venue policies
Current Xfinity Mobile Arena guest-services, accessibility, and concessions pages plus the Philadelphia 76ers ticket FAQ reviewed for 76ers game-day policies.