The Sixers announced on Monday night that Hip-Hop, the team's old mascot, will return for select games during the 2025-26 season as the team celebrates the 25th anniversary of its NBA Finals appearance.
News of Hip-Hop returning was first reported by Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Expect Hip-Hop to appear on at least some of the 25th Anniversary Celebration Nights, of which there are 14. The only confirmed date for Hip-Hop is Nov. 8, the first time the Sixers will don their famous black throwback jerseys.
Date Opponent
Nov. 8 Toronto Raptors
Nov. 9 Detroit Pistons
Nov. 23 Miami Heat
Dec. 4 Golden State Warriors
Dec. 7 Los Angeles Lakers
Dec. 20 Dallas Mavericks
Dec. 23 Brooklyn Nets
Jan. 24 New York Knicks
Jan. 31 New Orleans Pelicans
Feb. 11 New York Knicks
March 3 San Antonio Spurs
March 4 Utah Jazz
March 23 Oklahoma City Thunder
April 12 Milwaukee Bucks
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