Sixers Become First NBA Team to Sell Ads on Jersey

“This marks another groundbreaking first for the Philadelphia 76ers and StubHub.  Our brands are now inextricably linked as we create lifelong memories for our fans in Philadelphia and around the world,” said Philadelphia 76ers CEO Scott O’Neil. “Our partnership with StubHub continues to generate progressive and forward-thinking platforms created to improve the fan experience and advance our industry.  The essence of our relationship with StubHub is our shared culture and ambition to innovate, which drives us to reimagine traditional partnership activation and continually ask, 'What if?'"

“Since day one, StubHub has been a pioneer and innovator within the live entertainment ecosystem and we could not be more excited to join the Philadelphia 76ers in making history with this ground-breaking partnership,” said StubHub President Scott Cutler. “The Philadelphia 76ers are not only a beloved global brand, but they also serve as incredible partners and collaborators for StubHub – and we look forward to continuously innovating and improving the fan experience together.”

Continuing to break new ground in the sports and live event industry, earlier this year the Sixers made StubHub their Official Ticketing Partner and launched a revolutionary new ticketing platform. The new platform will give Sixers’ fans unparalleled access to primary and secondary ticket inventory with a seamless user and purchase experience starting in the 2016-17 season.

This landmark announcement continues the Philadelphia 76ers’ tradition of thought leadership in the sports industry. The team recently launched the Sixers Innovation Lab Crafted by Kimball, which will allow sports and consumer product focused start-up companies to receive office space at the Sixers’ new training complex, access to industry experts, executives, and financiers, as well as third-party consulting, legal, accounting, and business solutions services; and the opportunity to pitch industry-leading investors and venture capital firms. StubHub will act in an advisory role for participating entrepreneurs, along with major venture capital firms, business accelerators, and industry leaders including The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, DreamIt Ventures, Techstars, and DraftKings.  Companies from across the country may apply at http://www.sixersinnovationlab.com.