Upcoming Philadelphia 76ers dates
Dates and live ticket listings appear here as soon as they are on sale. The guide below covers what to know before you buy.
Choosing a Sixers seat: the short answer
For a Philadelphia 76ers game at Xfinity Mobile Arena, the strongest all-around seat is a middle row in a sideline section of the 100 level, the lower bowl that wraps the court. You sit high enough to read the floor and close enough to hear the sneakers. If budget matters more than proximity, the first rows of the mezzanine (the 200-level upper bowl) along either sideline give you the full court for far less.
- Best overall: center-court 100-level sections, middle rows.
- Best value: front rows of the 200 level between the baskets.
- Best compromise: a lower-bowl corner, which shows both ends on a diagonal.
- Usually skip: the top rows of the mezzanine behind either basket.
The regular season runs from October to mid-April, with playoffs from April into June. The Sixers play in the Eastern Conference's Atlantic Division.
Inside the South Broad Street bowl
The arena opened in 1996 at 3601 South Broad Street and holds 20,478 for basketball, one of the bigger NBA capacities. Size works in two directions here: there are plenty of seats to choose from, but the far rows sit a long way from the floor. The NHL's Philadelphia Flyers share the building.
Three tiers, stacked
- Lower level, sections 101 to 124: a full ring around the court, with courtside floor seats in front of the first row.
- Club level: a middle band of club boxes and suites. The arena lists 126 suites and 1,880 club-box seats.
- Mezzanine, sections 201 to 224 plus several lettered A sections: the upper bowl, where much of the home crowd sits.
These section ranges come from published fan seat-view maps rather than the team, and the bench side is not something to assume. Check the seat map attached to your listing before you commit.
What each Sixers seat costs you in view and comfort
Courtside
The floor seats deliver presence: player size, bench chatter, the thud of the ball. What they do not deliver is perspective. At floor height, you lose the shape of plays on the far side. Buy courtside for the experience, not for the clearest look at the game.
Lower-bowl sideline
This is where demand holds up against every opponent, and for good reason. A few rows of rake (the upward slope of the seating) let you see spacing, rotations and the full length of the floor without straining.
Lower-bowl corners and baselines
Corners are the smart buy in the 100 level. You stay close, and the angle covers both baskets. Directly behind a basket, the backboard and stanchion interrupt your view of action at your own end, so pick a higher row if you choose a baseline section.
Club level
Club seats land at a good height for basketball and come with indoor club access, which earns its keep on a January night when you want halftime away from a crowded concourse.
Mezzanine
The 200 level is loud and loyal. Its front sideline rows are the value play in the building. The upper rows at the ends are the trade to avoid: in an arena this large, detail fades quickly back there.
Sixers games that sell out first
Each season follows the NBA pattern: preseason games in October, an 82-game schedule with 41 home dates from October to mid-April, NBA Cup games in November and December, the play-in tournament in mid-April, and best-of-seven playoff rounds through June.
- Boston Celtics visits. The longest-running rivalry on the calendar, built on decades of playoff series, and usually the toughest regular-season ticket.
- New York Knicks visits. New York is a short train ride away, so Knicks fans arrive in numbers and the arena can sound split.
- Holiday dates and star opponents. Games around the winter holidays and nights featuring a visiting national star pull in casual buyers.
- Home playoff games. Scheduled on short notice and gone quickly.
Weeknight games against Western Conference teams without a headline name are the easiest to get into. One local quirk: injury reports move the Sixers resale market more than most, so check who is expected to suit up before paying extra for a matchup.
Broad Street Line, cash-free lots and the entry rules
Take SEPTA's Broad Street Line south to the last stop, NRG station, and walk a few minutes to the arena. The arena itself points fans to the subway, and it beats the pregame crawl on I-95 and Broad Street. Leave extra time after the final buzzer, when the platform fills fast. Route planning is on SEPTA's site.
Drivers park in the Sports Complex lots around the building. As of the team's current FAQ, those lots no longer take cash, and buying parking in advance is recommended. On nights when the Eagles, Phillies or Flyers also have an event, traffic and parking tighten noticeably.
As of the arena's current guest services page:
- Clutches and purses under 4.5 by 6.5 inches skip X-ray screening.
- Bags up to 14 by 14 by 6 inches are allowed after X-ray at the Broad Street, 11th Street and premium entrances.
- Backpacks and large multi-pocket bags are not allowed; paid lockers on the 11th Street side accept credit cards only.
- The building is cash-free, with reverse ATMs that load cash onto a prepaid card, and re-entry after scanning is generally not permitted.
The team says screenshots of mobile tickets will not scan, so open the real ticket in your app or wallet before leaving home. Every Reserved Seat order carries a 100% guarantee. Policies change, so check the arena's guest services page before you go.
From the Syracuse Nationals to a planned new arena
The franchise started as the Syracuse Nationals, playing in the NBL from 1946 and joining the NBA in 1949. Syracuse won the 1955 championship. In 1963 the team moved to Philadelphia and took a name honoring 1776 and the signing of the Declaration of Independence; locally, almost nobody calls them anything but the Sixers.
Two more titles followed. Wilt Chamberlain anchored the 1967 champions. In 1983 Moses Malone predicted a playoff run of "fo', fo', fo'" sweeps; the actual result was "fo', fi', fo'," and a parade. Julius Erving, Dr. J, starred in that era, and Allen Iverson dragged the 2001 team to the Finals. The "Trust the Process" rebuild of 2013 to 2016, run by general manager Sam Hinkie, stockpiled high draft picks and produced Joel Embiid.
The building has worn many names: CoreStates Center, First Union Center, Wachovia Center, Wells Fargo Center from 2010 to 2025, and Xfinity Mobile Arena since 2025. Expect older names in conversation. In January 2025, team owner Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment and Comcast Spectacor announced plans for a new arena in the Sports Complex, targeted for 2031 or sooner, replacing the earlier 76 Place proposal on East Market Street.
Frequently asked questions
Which Sixers seats give the most view for the money?
The front rows of the 200-level mezzanine along the sidelines. You see the whole floor at a much lower price than the lower bowl, and the crowd up there is among the loudest in the building.
Why are they called the 76ers?
When the team moved from Syracuse to Philadelphia in 1963, it took a name honoring 1776 and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Most fans shorten it to the Sixers.
Will a screenshot of my Sixers ticket work at the gate?
No. The team's FAQ says screenshots are not accepted, so load the actual mobile ticket in your app or digital wallet before you head to the arena.
Can I pay with cash at the arena or in the parking lots?
Not directly. The arena is cash-free, with reverse ATMs that convert cash to a prepaid card, and the Sports Complex lots stopped accepting cash, according to the team's current FAQ.
What was Xfinity Mobile Arena called before 2025?
It was Wells Fargo Center from 2010 to 2025, and before that Wachovia Center, First Union Center and CoreStates Center.
When could the Sixers move into a new building?
A new arena in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex was announced in January 2025 with a target opening of 2031 or sooner.