Sixers-Knicks tickets for playoff video games at Xfinity Mobile Arena restricted to Philadelphia-area residents

The final time the Philadelphia 76ers hosted the New York Knicks within the playoffs, Joel Embiid mentioned the Xfinity Mobile Arena – then the Wells Fargo Center – felt like taking part in in “Madison Square Garden East.”

So because the Sixers put together to satisfy their division rivals within the Eastern Conference semifinals, the previous MVP urged Philly followers to fill the house seats.

His message following Saturday’s Game 7 win over the Boston Celtics was plain: “Don’t sell your tickets.”

And now in an effort to make sure the ambiance at Xfinity Mobile Arena seems like residence, and seemingly to maintain New York followers out of South Philly, the crew is proscribing who should buy tickets for Games 3, 4 and 6 in spherical two.

A message emailed to followers Sunday morning and posted on the Sixers’ ticket web site says, “Xfinity Mobile Arena is located in Philadelphia, PA. Sales to this event will be restricted to residents of Greater Philadelphia area. Residency will be based on credit card billing address. Orders by residents outside Greater Philadelphia area will be canceled without notice and refunds given.”

Tickets for all three home games (ought to the sequence go to a Game 6) went on sale to the general public at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 3.

Sixers followers help choice to limit tickets at Xfinity Mobile Arena

The day after their huge win over the Celtics, Sixers followers have been using excessive and prepared for the matchup vs. the Knicks within the subsequent spherical. 

“Good vibes, I’m so proud of them,” Niyah Styles mentioned. “I know it was a tough season.”

The followers additionally applauded the choice to forestall folks outdoors the Philly area from shopping for tickets to video games at Xfinity Mobile Arena. 

“They came in and took over,” Kevin Robinson mentioned. “We can’t have a rerun of that!”

The Sixers did not specify which zip codes are thought-about to be within the Greater Philly area. 

On Sunday night, a whole bunch of resale tickets have been out there for buy. They ranged from $302 to greater than $1,000, relying on the situation of the seats. 

While some Sixers followers mentioned they imagine anybody from any zip code ought to be capable of purchase tickets to the video games at Xfinity, they mentioned there must be one main qualifier.

“Just prove you’re not a Knicks fan, you should be good,” Robinson mentioned.

When do the Sixers and Knicks play?

Game 1: Monday, May 4 – 76ers at Knicks, 8 p.m.

Game 2: Wednesday, May 6 – 76ers at Knicks, 7 p.m.

Game 3: Friday, May 8 – Knicks at 76ers, 7 p.m.

Game 4: Sunday, May 10 – Knicks at 76ers, 3:30 p.m.

Game 5 (if crucial): Tuesday, May 12 – 76ers at Knicks, TBD

Game 6 (if crucial): Thursday, May 14 – Knicks at 76ers, TBD

Game 7 (if crucial): Sunday, May 17 – 76ers at Knicks, TBD

What occurred the final time the Sixers and Knicks met within the playoffs?

The Sixers and Knicks met in Round 1 of the NBA playoffs again in 2024.

New York would win the sequence 4-2 however went on to lose within the second spherical to the Indiana Pacers.

This yr, the No. 3 seed Knicks superior to spherical two after beating the Atlanta Hawks 4-2.