The 1976 Virginia Slims of Philadelphia was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Palestra in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the United States that was part of the 1976 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the fifth edition of the tournament and was held from March 28 through April 3, 1976.[1] Second-seeded Evonne Goolagong Cawley won the singles title and earned $15,000 first-prize money.[2]
Evonne Goolagong Cawley defeated 
Chris Evert 6–3, 7–6(5–3)
Billie Jean King / Betty Stöve defeated Rosie Casals / 
Françoise Dürr 7–6(5–4), 6–4
| Event | W | F | 3rd | 4th | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 | Prelim. round | ||
| style=background:#efefef | Singles | $15,000 | $8,000 | $4,650 | $3,900 | $1,900 | $1,100 | $550 | $375 |
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