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Aramark Won’t Be the Food and Drink Provider at the New South Philadelphia Arena

By Kevin Kinkead

Published: Feb 27th, 2026 · 10:14 AM EST

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Arena news.

The Sixers and Flyers announced that they’ve selected Levy Restaurants as the food, beverage, and hospitality partner for the new South Philadelphia arena, which is expected to open in 2030 with an expansion WNBA team as well.

Levy is a Chicago-based company that services about half of the NBA and NHL’s shared arenas, such as Crypto.com Arena (LA), America Airlines Center (Dallas), Delta Center (Salt Lake), and the United Center (Chicago). They’ve also got Intuit Dome (LA), T-Mobile (Vegas), Barclay’s (Brooklyn), and handle food and drink for annual events like the U.S. Open and Kentucky Derby. (EDIT – I should also point out that Levy handles the Prudential Center and Northwest Stadium, which are HBSE-owned properties)

We’ll have to go on a junket here and travel to these arenas and try the food offerings. In the name of journalism, of course.

Some quotes:

“Levy is the premier hospitality service provider in the country, consistently delivering outstanding, localized and unique experiences to fans, and building strong relationships with vendors and workers – all of which were priorities for us as we envisioned how best to deliver a world class experience for our fans.” — joint statement from Tad Brown, CEO of the Philadelphia 76ers and HBSE and Dan Hilferty, Chairman & CEO of Comcast Spectacor and Governor, Philadelphia Flyers

“We’re beaming with pride and excitement to partner with the 76ers and Flyers in designing a premier fan experience from the ground up in a venue that will raise the bar on innovation. Very few cities are as devoted to their teams as Philadelphia, the loyalty and passion are part of the DNA that make the community so special. It’s both an honor and an invigorating opportunity to help amplify the best of Philadelphia.”– Andy Lansing, CEO of Levy

Honestly, the big story on Action News is that Aramark won’t be involved.

Aramark currently services all three of the sporting venues inside of the sports complex, and Subaru Park as well, so the Philly-based provider has basically had the whole town on lockdown for years now. This is a pretty big change since Aramark in South Philly is just as much of an institution as a Jersey shore vacation. A lot of Philly sports fans have known nothing other than Aramark food at CBP, the Linc, or Xfinity Mobile Arena, so it does signal a significant departure here.

Hilferty is quoted in a Bret McCormick story at Sports Business Journal:

“We have a great relationship with our friends at Aramark,” said Comcast Spectacor Chairman & CEO Dan Hilferty. “Obviously, probably disappointed, but we have, on both sides committed that while (Xfinity Mobile Arena) is still in operation, we’re going to deliver the best possible product for every fan that walks in.”