Coverage dated October 23, 2026

Sixers dialing back pregame bell-ringing ceremony to 13 games this season

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The team said the ceremony now will be centered on the season’s top matchups, including those televised nationally or featuring a rival.

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PhillyVoice
Sixers scaling back pregame bell-ringer ceremony to 13 games per season (opens PhillyVoice)
Published Oct 23, 2026
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The Sixers have had a ceremonial pregame bell-ringer before every regular-season and playoff game at home for several years. Moving forward, it will just be an occasional event.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Sixers dialing back pregame bell-ringing ceremony to 13 games this season (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Oct 23, 2026
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The team said the ceremony now will be centered on the season’s top matchups, including those televised nationally or featuring a rival.