Knicks fans send message to Sixers over whiny effort to block NYers from buying tickets
New York Knicks fans criticized the Philadelphia 76ers for implementing a ticketing policy that blocks non-Philadelphia residents from purchasing playoff tickets. The policy, requiring buyers to have addresses in the "greater Philadelphia area," has sparked backlash from Knicks supporters who say it's unfair and uncharacteristic of New York's inclusive fan culture. Fans and commentators argue that the move reflects insecurity and could harm local businesses that benefit from visiting supporters.
- ▪The Philadelphia 76ers implemented a ticketing policy requiring buyers to have addresses in the "greater Philadelphia area" or face cancellation.
- ▪Knicks fans, including Chris Roy and Joy Cambe, condemned the policy as artificial and disrespectful to genuine basketball supporters.
- ▪In 2024, the 76ers previously bought over 2,000 tickets themselves to prevent Knicks fans from attending playoff games in Philadelphia.
- ▪Joel Embiid urged 76ers fans not to resell tickets to Knicks supporters, fearing a hostile environment at home games.
- ▪New York fans argue that Philadelphia businesses benefit from out-of-town visitors, making the restriction economically counterproductive.
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Metro Knicks fans send message to Sixers over whiny effort to block NYers from buying tickets By Nicole Rosenthal and Kevin Sheehan Published May 4, 2026, 6:57 p.m. ET You want some whine with that cheesesteak? New Yorkers blasted the 76ers and their fans for trying to block Knicks diehards from buying tickets to Philadelphia playoff games — saying that’s not how things are done in the Big Apple. “They want to have a hometown crowd, but they’re doing it artificially, forcing it,” 60-year-old Long Island resident Chris Roy said Monday as Game 1 in the Round 2 playoff series between New York and Philly was set to tip off.
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