Xfinity Live to undergo $12 million renovation expected to start this year

Xfinity Live opened in 2012 in the same exact spot the Spectrum once stood. And this year, it is receiving major enhancements.

Comcast Spectacor and The Cordish Companies announced on Tuesday plans for Xfinity Live to undergo a $12 million renovation. The upgrades include enhancing the popular sports bar’s outdoor plaza for game days, festivals, and community events, as well as improvements to the interior and exterior.

“We are excited to announce several major enhancements to continue making Xfinity Live! and South Philadelphia a premier, dynamic destination for fans in Philadelphia to celebrate and experience the best in sports and entertainment,” President of the Wells Fargo Center Phil Laws said in a release. “Cordish has been a great partner, and we look forward to working with them on this project.”

Xfinity Live will remain open during the renovations, per their Instagram.

“We are excited to announce this reinvestment of Xfinity Live! and to provide a refreshed plaza experience for our guests,” Director of Operations for Xfinity Live Erin Seifert said. “Xfinity Live! has become the living room for the community over the past 12 years and these enhancements will allow us to continue providing first-class hospitality to our millions of guests.”

Upgrades to the plaza are expected to start this year with an anticipated completion date of 2025 or early 2026, in time for the World Cup and MLB All-Star Game.

“It is a tremendous honor for The Cordish Companies to grow our partnership with Comcast Spectacor,” Principal of The Cordish Companies Blake Cordish said in a statement. “We are proud to continue investing in South Philadelphia to create a new community plaza experience for Philadelphians to celebrate and enjoy. Comcast Spectacor is the premier operator of venues in Philadelphia and is steadfastly committed to delivering an unparalleled experience for Philadelphia fans.”