Northern Virginia schools debate selling naming rights to their athletic facilities
Lincoln Financial Group paid for the naming rights of the Philadelphia Eagles’ stadium, while Citizens Bank slapped its moniker on the Phillies’ ballpark. The 76ers and the Flyers play at the former Wells Fargo Center, now called the Xfinity Mobile Arena.
TL;DR
- Northern Virginia schools are debating selling naming rights to athletic facilities.
- This follows the trend of corporate naming rights for sports venues in professional leagues.
- Examples include Lincoln Financial Group's sponsorship of the Eagles' stadium and Citizens Bank's sponsorship of the Phillies' ballpark.
- The former Wells Fargo Center is now known as the Xfinity Mobile Arena, home to the 76ers and Flyers.