Fans celebrate 76ers' home opener with excitement and public art
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 3:27 AM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
The Philadelphia 76ers will host their home opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night. Anticipation is heightened by a weeklong "Blue Week" celebration, featuring city landmarks illuminated in team colors and fan giveaways. Floyd Wedderburn won free tickets to the opener by solving a social media-based treasure hunt. Public art, including a new mural of LeBron James, has emerged as part of the city's excitement. Ticket prices for the opener are significantly higher than last year, reflecting the demand for seeing the revamped roster.
- •76ers' home opener on October 22 against the Cavaliers.
- •Floyd Wedderburn won tickets through a social media contest.
- •City celebrates with illuminated landmarks and fan giveaways.
- •Demand drives ticket prices up eight times compared to last year.
- •Public art projects include a mural of LeBron James in Fishtown.
- 3:27 AMYahoo Sports — Sixers home opener excitement spreads as fans, artists embrace new era
"Floyd Wedderburn won free tickets to the 76ers' home opener after locating a hidden prize pack in Old City using clues posted on social media. The prize pack included tickets, Sixers gear and T-shirts.
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