Matt Cord returns for one more season as 76ers announcer
NBC 10 Philadelphia • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 12:18 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Matt Cord will return for one final season as the Philadelphia 76ers' announcer, despite previously announcing his retirement after 28 years. The team confirmed his comeback on September 16, 2026, ahead of the basketball season. Cord has been a prominent voice at games held at Xfinity Mobile Arena, where his commentary has become part of the team's identity. His decision to extend his tenure adds continuity for the franchise as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Matt Cord initially retired after the last season.
- •He plans to return for the 2026-2027 NBA season.
- •The announcement was made on September 16, 2026.
- •Cord has been the voice of the 76ers for 28 years.
- •He will continue to call games at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
- 12:18 PMNBC 10 Philadelphia — He'll call it a comeback: 76ers announcer Matt Cord to return for final season - NBC10 Philadelphia
"Longtime 76ers announcer Matt Cord called it a career after 28 years at the end of the Sixers season. But, he plans to return for one more year.
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