With the Philadelphia 76ers home opener just days away, the team – alongside their corporate sponsors – are hosting fan events to build excitement.
Across the city, a bus tour featuring Wawa and 76ers officials stopped to give away limited edition t-shirts.
Wawa’s mascot Wally Goose and Sixers mascot Franklin the Dog made special appearances along the route as well.
At its first stop in South Philly, Wawa announced it would become the official hoagie and breakfast sandwich of the Philadelphia 76ers. Fans in attendance got a first look at the Wawa hoagie paper with a 76ers design.
The bus tour also stopped by the Philadelphia Museum of Art in Fairmount and City Hall’s Dilworth Plaza in Center City.
On Monday, Oct. 19, starting at 8 a.m., the 76ers and Dunkin’ will hold a pep rally at the Dunkin located at 2327 Cottman Avenue, offering surprise giveaways and the limited-time “Slam Dunkalatte”.
Also on October 19, NBC Jersey Day brings a special sweepstakes, powered by Bloom Energy. Fans are invited to enter for a chance to win a customized 76ers jersey by ranking the six jerseys the team will wear throughout the season. The sweepstakes can be found here.
On Tuesday, Oct. 20 starting at 6 p.m., the 76ers will host a Season Tip-Off Fan Fest powered by Bloom Energy at StatesideLive!. It will feature live entertainment and giveaways for all fans, and fans under 21 must be accompanied by an adult 25 years or older.
On Wednesday, Oct. 21, Independence Blue Cross will drop a free pair of tickets to the home opener at a hidden location in the city. 76ers Opening Night T-shirts will also be hidden throughout the city.
The Sixers events aren’t the only things building excitement for the team. NBA legend LeBron James — who signed with the Sixers in the summer — is as well.
According to the Philadelphia Business Journal, James’ presence on the team is already causing economic impacts across the city. The city has taken in between $250 and $430 million as a result of the higher ticket prices, media exposure, and fan spending brought about by James, the Business Journal reports.
