Xfinity Mobile Arena Pregame Guide
Philadelphia 76ers · Philadelphia, PA
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.
Tips & Fan Reports
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.
Bring a card. Every arena lot is cashless now — cards, prepaid cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay only.
Do not improvise a space: unmarked spots, curbs and fire lanes are all towed at your expense.
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
Rules to Know
What Xfinity Mobile Arena allows, 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.
What to Bring
- A bag the gate will accept
Clutches, wristlets, and small purses up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches are permitted after inspection without X-ray screening.
- 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.
- Your tickets on a charged phone
76ers digital tickets are accessed and managed through the team's Ticketmaster account tools and can be added to a phone wallet before arrival.
- 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.
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Canopies, grills, coolers, and official Philadelphia 76ers gear for the ultimate tailgate.
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How We Checked This Page
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- Pregame
Xfinity Mobile Arena official site: Parking, Guest Services A to Z, and the South Philly Tailgate event page
- Venue policies
Current Xfinity Mobile Arena guest-services, accessibility, and concessions pages plus the Philadelphia 76ers ticket FAQ reviewed for 76ers game-day policies.
- Weather
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals