New Women's Sports Hub 'The Stoop Pigeon' to Open in Philadelphia

The 2,500-square-foot venue will serve as a cafe, co-working space, and bar dedicated to celebrating women's sports.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Philadelphia is set to open a new multi-functional venue called The Stoop Pigeon, a 2,500-square-foot hub dedicated to women's sports. The space will feature a cafe, co-working area, and bar, showcasing signed memorabilia, a women's sports history mural, multiple screens, and a 123-inch high-performance display. The venue will show women's games throughout the day and partner with local Pennsylvania businesses for food and drinks.

Why it matters

The Stoop Pigeon is the latest addition to Philadelphia's growing ecosystem of spaces and events celebrating women's sports, following the launch of the player-owned Unrivaled 3x3 basketball league and the opening of Marsha's, the city's first bar dedicated to showing women's games. This new hub aims to provide a community gathering space for passionate fans of women's athletics.

The details

The Stoop Pigeon will operate as a cafe, co-working space, and bar, with features designed to accommodate game-day crowds, including a high-efficiency bar, modular seating, and a private podcast booth. The venue will showcase signed memorabilia, a mural honoring women's sports pioneers, and multiple screens to air games from around the world. The food and beverage menu will feature items inspired by local sports icons.

  • The Stoop Pigeon is slated to open in June 2026.
  • Unrivaled, the player-owned women's 3x3 basketball league, broke attendance records in January 2026 for its first tour games held at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
  • Marsha's, Philadelphia's first bar dedicated to showing women's sports, opened in September 2025.

The players

The Stoop Pigeon

A new 2,500-square-foot hub for women's sports in Philadelphia's Center City, featuring a cafe, co-working space, and bar.

Jen Leary

Co-founder of The Stoop Pigeon, who said the venue aims to create a home for the growing community of women's sports fans in Philadelphia.

Unrivaled

A player-owned women's 3x3 basketball league that broke attendance records for its first tour games held in Philadelphia in January 2026.

Marsha's

Philadelphia's first bar dedicated to showing women's sports, which opened in September 2025.

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What they’re saying

“We wanted to create more than a place to watch games; we wanted to build a home for a growing community of fans who are passionate about women's sports.”

— Jen Leary, Co-founder of The Stoop Pigeon (Forbes)

What’s next

The Stoop Pigeon is scheduled to open in June 2026, providing a new hub for women's sports fans in Philadelphia.

The takeaway

The Stoop Pigeon is the latest addition to Philadelphia's growing ecosystem of spaces and events celebrating women's sports, demonstrating the city's commitment to supporting and elevating women's athletics.