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End of an Era: Philadelphia Wings Fold, Last Game Nears
30 Mar
Summary
- The Philadelphia Wings will cease operations after the current season.
- The team played its last home game on April 11, 2026.
- The Wings were one of the original National Lacrosse League teams.

The Philadelphia Wings will be ceasing operations, bringing an end to their long-standing presence in the National Lacrosse League. The team expressed that this was a difficult decision made with careful consideration. They will play their final home game on April 11, 2026, at Xfinity Mobile Arena against the Las Vegas Desert Dogs. Their last game in the league will be on April 18, 2026, at Rogers Arena versus the Vancouver Warriors.
The Wings have a significant history, being one of the four original NLL teams. The franchise initially played from 1987 to 2014 before relocating to New England. A return to Philadelphia was announced in 2017, re-establishing the team as a member of the NLL's Eastern Conference. The team extended gratitude to their fans and leadership for building the community around the franchise.