Bigger Than the Game: Embiid Urges 76ers Fans to Keep Tickets Away From Knicks Supporters
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Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has issued a direct plea to the team’s ticket-holders, asking them not to resell seats to New York Knicks fans ahead of the teams’ upcoming matchup.
“This is bigger than you,” Embiid said, according to a report published 3 May 2026. The center stressed that keeping the Wells Fargo Center crowd solidly behind the home team is critical to maintaining a true home-court advantage.
The appeal targets both season-ticket holders and individual game-ticket owners who might be tempted to profit from demand among traveling Knicks supporters. Embiid urged fans to consider the potential competitive impact before listing their seats on secondary markets.
The request comes as the long-standing Atlantic Division rivals prepare to face off with heightened stakes. While specific game details were not disclosed, the matchup has generated enough interest for secondary-market prices to spike, making resale a lucrative option for some ticket owners.
Embiid’s message underscores a broader effort by the 76ers to keep the arena dominated by local supporters and avoid the mixed-crowd atmosphere that can develop when opposing fans outnumber or out-cheer the home base.
Source: New York Post
