New Professional Basketball Team Coming to the Capital Region
A new professional basketball team is coming to the Capital Region in 2025. The New York Phoenix will play home games at the Armory Studios in Schenectady.
About the Team
The team will compete in The Basketball League, the same league as the Albany Patroons. The addition of a new basketball team comes as crews are building a new arena at Mohawk Harbor.
New Arena Development
The $50 million facility will host the Union College men’s and women’s hockey programs. Leaders said the tourism industry already brings in hundreds of millions of dollars and creates thousands of jobs. They expect those numbers to go up.
Impact on the Local Economy
“Tournaments here, getting them involved in youth sports and so on, so we’re going to be able to attract a lot more to this facility as well as the facilities around Schenectady,” Discovering Schenectady Exec. Dir. Todd Garofano said. “Sports is really on the rise for us.”
Conclusion
The addition of the New York Phoenix to the Capital Region’s sports scene is expected to bring new excitement and opportunities to the area. With the new arena development and the team’s commitment to the community, fans can look forward to an exciting future of professional basketball in Schenectady.
FAQs
Q: When will the New York Phoenix start playing?
A: The team will start playing in 2025.
Q: Where will the team play its home games?
A: The team will play its home games at the Armory Studios in Schenectady.
Q: What league will the team compete in?
A: The team will compete in The Basketball League, the same league as the Albany Patroons.
Q: What is the purpose of the new arena development?
A: The new arena will host the Union College men’s and women’s hockey programs, and is expected to attract more tourists and create new jobs in the area.
