March 28, 2013
[Evenings in Philadelphia are always action-packed and we want to help you cherry-pick from all the events and activities going on. On certain days that promise particularly bustling evenings, we round up our selections for the most can't-miss pursuits with which to fill your schedule. See you out there!] As spring festival season gets underway, [...]
Read more»December 18, 2012
Just in time for the holidays, the Sixers are offering several great ticket packages, including discounted multi-game options and the popular Family & Friends package complete with food and drink. This year’s team is young, exciting and has a budding All Star in point guard Jrue Holiday, so if you haven’t had an opportunity to [...]
Read more»October 31, 2012
After an exciting offseason, the Sixers officially tip-off the 2012-2013 regular season tonight at the Wells Fargo Center against longtime Sixer Andre Iguodala and the Denver Nuggets. This year’s team blends familiar faces like Jrue Holiday, Evan Turner and Thaddeus Young, with new additions like veteran guard Jason Richardson, sharpshooter Nick Young and All-Star center [...]
Read more»October 2, 2012
After an exciting offseason that saw the departure of long-time swingman Andre Iguodala in exchange for All-Star center Andrew Bynum, the Sixers are almost ready to debut the 2012-2013 edition of the team. With training camp underway, the regular season is approaching rapidly and after much anticipation, single game tickets for all 41 home games [...]
Read more»August 14, 2012
Recently, the Sixers were involved in one the NBA’s biggest offseason moves, trading longtime Sixer Andre Iguodala and receiving All-Star center Andrew Bynum from the Los Angeles Lakers, along with sharpshooting guard Jason Richardson. The Sixers are hoping to make a great first impression on the super-talented Bynum, so they are transforming the official press [...]
Read more»March 23, 2012
With more than two-thirds of the season complete, the Sixers are still holding their lead in the Atlantic Division over the rival Boston Celtics (who they face tonight) and New York Knicks. Now is a better time than ever to root the team on at the Wells Fargo Center, as they fight for the division [...]
Read more»March 12, 2012
March means a few things: the official beginning of spring (March 20: mark your calendar), Women’s History Month, St. Patrick’s Day festivities and, of course, March Madness. The 2012 NCAA Basketball Tournament kicks off this week with 67 games starting on Tuesday, March 13, and ending with the National Championship on April 2. Philadelphia’s tournament [...]
Read more»February 28, 2012
This Friday’s Sixers game is a super special one. The team will honor Wilt Chamberlain at their home game against the Golden State, as March 2 marks the 50th anniversary of Chamberlain’s NBA-record, 100-point game. The record books are even heavier with his accomplishments: he was the only NBA player to score 4,000 points in [...]
Read more»February 13, 2012
Back in December, we told you about the Sixers’ search for a new mascot and their three new concepts: “Big Ben” Franklin, B. Franklin Dogg and Phil E. Moose. Initial reactions were mixed. The Sixers have since decided not to introduce a new mascot until later this season or potentially next season. But Sixers CEO Adam Aron did take to Twitter yesterday to ask fans about the idea of bringing back Big Shot as the Sixers mascot, saying “Been a surprising ground swell for Big Shot. Do you want Big Shot back… Yes or No?” What do you think? There’s already an online petition… [@SixersCEOAdam]
February 8, 2012
It’s not every year that the Ivy League has a team ranked in the Top 25 in the nation. But this year they do. And it’s the Harvard Crimson, who at 20-2 on the season, are now ranked #21 in the country. Harvard is coming to town this Friday night for a showdown with the Penn Quakers at the Palestra. The atmosphere at the Palestra is going to be electric, with Penn’s student section coming out in full force for the big rivalry game. Moreover, the postseason implications: Penn is 4-1 in the Ivy League and needs a win to improve their chances at the Ivy League crown. Tickets are $14. [Penn vs. Harvard]
