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Philadelphia Wings

Philadelphia Wings

The Philadelphia Wings were an American professional box lacrosse team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that competed in the National Lacrosse League (NLL) from 1987 to 2014, and again from 2018 to 2026.

The Wings were founded in 1987 as one of four original teams in the Eagle Pro Box Lacrosse League, now known as the NLL.

After the 2014 season, the Wings relocated to Uncasville, Connecticut, after 28 seasons in Philadelphia. The franchise rebranded to the New England Black Wolves.

In September 2017, the National Lacrosse League announced that Comcast Spectacor would be the owner of an expansion franchise for the 2018–19 season. The new franchise took on the Wings name as a nod to Philadelphia lacrosse history. The second iteration of the Wings ceased operations after the 2026 season.

The Wings are tied for the most titles in the league's history with six: four North American Cups in the Major Indoor Lacrosse League (MILL) era, followed by two Champion's Cups in 1998 and 2001.