Head to Delaware to see Sixers new and old; tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 11.
Philadelphia’s Blue x White scrimmage is one of the more fan-friendly events for Sixers fans during the year. Today, the Sixers announced details for the scrimmage, which is set to take place on Sunday, Oct. 12 at noon. Here is the full release from 76ers PR:
“The Philadelphia 76ers announced today details for the 2024 Blue x White Scrimmage, presented by Ticketmaster, which is set for Sunday, Oct. 20 at 12 p.m. The annual event will again be held at Chase Fieldhouse, home of the Delaware Blue Coats, the team’s NBA G League affiliate.
The free event will feature newcomer and nine-time NBA All-Star Paul George, 2022-23 NBA MVP and 2024 Olympic Gold medalist Joel Embiid, and 2024 NBA All-Star and Most Improved Player Tyrese Maxey in addition to the complete 2024-25 76ers roster. Philadelphia is in the midst of a six-game preseason slate ahead of the team’s season opener on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at home against Milwaukee (7:30 p.m., ESPN).
Squad 76, Sixers Stixers, 76ers mascot Franklin, Blue Coats mascot Coaty, and DJ Ghost will also be on hand, providing entertainment throughout the family-friendly event.
Tickets will be available to 76ers Season Ticket Members via a special link starting at 9 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 11. At 11 a.m., Partial Plan Holders will have the opportunity to claim tickets. Tickets will then be available to the general public at 1 p.m. Friday.
Chase Fieldhouse doors open at 11:30 a.m. for ticketed guests.
The annual Blue x White Scrimmage is part of Blue Week, which celebrates the start of the 76ers 2024 season.
From Oct. 16 through opening night on Oct. 23, the team will launch a series of fan-centric activations, including limited-time special ticket offers, a digital Opening Night Fan Wall and the chance to receive a 76ers jersey in honor of NBA Jersey Day. More details on Blue Week will be available on Sixers.com and social media accounts in the coming days.”
With only last week’s Breakers contest and an upcoming preseason game against Brooklyn taking place at home, there aren’t a ton of opportunities to see the new-look Sixers before the regular season. In addition to seeing Paul George in a Sixers uniform, fans will get an up-close-and-personal look at 2024 draft picks Jared McCain and Adem Bona and other new additions like Caleb Martin and Guerschon Yabusele.
The event will surely go better than 2018, when it was to be held at The Palestra but it was cancelled due to torrential rain in the area making for dangerous conditions due to moisture on the court. I’ll always remember disappointedly hearing the news while waiting to head over from an Irish Pub in University City and having to schlep home in soggy weather. But seriously, these scrimmages are a great thing for fans. Let us know in the comments whether you’ll be in attendance!