October 13, 2025
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.
BREAKING: The Sixers are bringing Hip Hop back for a few games this season, to celebrate the 2001 team.
— Alex Coffey (@byalexcoffey) October 14, 2025
Bill Roth, who played the mascot from 1998-2011, will come out of rabbit retirement, too.
(He'll try not to tear an ACL or achilles this time).
More: https://t.co/MhMWiBwUoZ
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 |
