Philadelphia 76ers to return to the Spectrum - one more time - for a free open practice on October 10 - 9/30/2009

Philadelphia 76ers to return to the Spectrum - one more time - for a free open practice on October 10 Individual game tickets to also go on sale on October 10

Philadelphia, Pa. – September 30, 2009 – The Philadelphia 76ers will conduct a free, open-to-the-public practice at their former home, the Wachovia Spectrum, on Saturday, October 10 at 11 a.m. as part of the arena’s final farewell. No tickets are required and fans can enter the Spectrum as early as one hour prior to the start of the open practice.

"With October being the final month of the Spectrum and the excitement the team generated last season with their special Return to the Spectrum game, we felt it was important for the fans to be able to celebrate the many wonderful memories of the Spectrum with the Sixers one more time," said Comcast-Spectacor President Peter Luukko.

During the open practice, the players will go through warm-up drills, shooting practice, and an inter-squad scrimmage. Assistant coach Mike O’Koren will wear a microphone and describe the action to the fans as it’s happening on the court. In addition, Sixers forward Andre Iguodola will welcome the fans with a special pre-practice opening announcement.

Comcast-Spectacor, owner of both the Spectrum and the 76ers, is closing the Spectrum at the end of October with a Final Farewell Concert Series which features Maxwell on Saturday, October 3; Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band at the Spectrum on Tuesday, October 13, Wednesday, October 14, Monday, October 19, and Tuesday, October 20; Leonard Cohen on Thursday, October 22; and Pearl Jam on Tuesday, October 27; Wednesday, October 28; Friday, October 30; and Saturday, October 31.

Demolition of the Spectrum will make way for Philly Live, a spectacular new retail, restaurant, and entertainment district. Cordish Company, of Baltimore, MD, a world-renowned developer of similar projects throughout North America, is partnering with Comcast-Spectacor in Philly Live.

The Sixers will open the 2009-10 home portion of their schedule on Friday, October 30, when they host the Milwaukee Bucks at 7 p.m.

It’s not too late to join the Sixers Six Man email and text club. Individual game tickets will go on sale on Saturday, October 10 at 10 a.m. at SIXERS.com or by calling 1-800-298-4200. Fans can also purchase individual game tickets at the open practice.