The 76ers are one of the NBA’s original teams, and one of only eight to remain active following the league’s first decade in existence. Currently led by star center Joel Embiid, many Hall of Famers have called the 76ers home, including Charles Barkley, Allen Iverson and Wilt Chamberlain.
Can the 76ers make a deeper playoff run and claim a fourth NBA title this season? Let’s find out.
Here’s your guide to watching all of the action on the court during the Philadelphia 76ers 2024-25 season.
Philadelphia 76ers Quick Facts
Founded: 1946
Head Coach: Nick Nurse
Conference: Eastern
Division: Atlantic
Home Arena: Wells Fargo Center
Championships: 3 (1955, 1967, 1983)
2023-24 Finish: Eliminated in the first round of the playoffs
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Philadelphia 76ers Schedule 2024-2025
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How to Watch Philadelphia 76ers Games on DIRECTV
Calling all Philadelphia 76ers fans! You really don’t want to miss a moment of the 2024-2025 NBA season. And we’ll give you the information you need to be able to do that right here.
Catch Philadelphia 76ers 2024-2025 season games live on these channels:
- REGIONAL SPORTS LINEUP (only available in some areas)
- ESPN: Channel 206
- ABC: Find your local affiliate channel here
- TNT: Channel 245
- NBA TV HD: Channel 216
- NBA League Pass
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Philadelphia 76ers Rivalries
The Philadelphia 76ers have had plenty of time to build up some serious rivalries since the NBA’s humble beginnings in the 1940s. Here are a few of their top rivalry matchups to watch this season:
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics
The rivalry between the 76ers and Celtics is one of the longest and most storied in NBA history. These two teams have met more times in the playoffs than any other pair, with their first matchup dating back to the 1950s. The rivalry reached its peak in the 1980s with intense battles between Julius Erving’s 76ers and Larry Bird’s Celtics. This rivalry has continued through multiple eras, with recent playoff clashes in 2023 keeping the competition alive.
Watch the 76ers play the Celtics on:
- December 25 at 5 p.m. ET on ABC, ESPN
- February 2, 2025 at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN
- February 20, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET on TNT
- March 6, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Los Angeles Lakers
The 76ers and Lakers have faced off in the NBA Finals six times, making this an iconic interconference rivalry. Their most famous battles took place in the 1980s, when the two franchises met three times in the Finals, with the 76ers finally prevailing in 1983. They clashed again in 2001 when Allen Iverson’s Sixers faced Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant’s Lakers, further fueling the rivalry.
Watch the 76ers play the Lakers on:
- November 8 at 10 p.m. on ESPN
- January 28, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Milwaukee Bucks
This rivalry stems from the teams’ frequent playoff matchups, particularly in the 1980s and early 2000s. The Sixers and Bucks met six times in the postseason during the 1980s, and their rivalry was reignited in 2001, when Allen Iverson’s 76ers narrowly defeated the Bucks in a seven-game Eastern Conference Finals.
Watch the 76ers play the Bucks on:
- October 23 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN
- January 19, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- February 9, 2025 at 2 p.m. ET on ABC
- April 3, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Philadelphia 76ers join the NBA?
The 76ers joined the NBA in 1946.
Who is the Philadelphia 76ers head coach?
Nick Nurse is the current 76ers coach.
How many championships have the Philadelphia 76ers won?
The 76ers have won three titles, in 1955, 1967 and 1983.
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