Starting on Friday, your favorite NBA team is tipping off the fall with a fanfare of events dubbed 'Grizz Around Town'. According to an announcement by Action News 5, the celebrations will kick off at Overton Park Shell with some pre-show entertainment and freebies. But don’t just mark your calendars for one event; there's a total of 32 opportunities before the 2025-26 season begins to snatch some Grizzlies love all around the Mid-South.
From live music on Beale Street for the 901 Day Celebration to Germantown Festival frolics, these events aren't just meet and greets, they're packed with additional perks like Grizzlies eNews registrations that could land you two free pre-season tickets, local Memphis Local Memphis reports. If you’re into sports crossovers, don't miss the Grizzlies Day with the Redbirds on Sept. 20, complete with special appearances by players like Cedric Coward and Javon Small, and a chance for the first 5,000 fans to score a replica Grizzlies jersey.
October promises to be just as enticing with a lineup that includes 'Grizz Thursdays' at The Grove, a sneak peek at Grizzlies' practice, and even a little Halloween action with 'Zoo Boo' at the Memphis Zoo – tickets are online only, so plan ahead, as per NBA.com. Tapping into fall festivity spirit, fans can also get their hands dirty at the Boo at the Ballpark happening Oct. 18, offering a mix of basketball thrills and spooky fun.
For the full lineup of events and updates, visit Grizzlies.com/events. The website also encourages those considering season tickets to purchase them now. The preseason includes community events hosted by the Memphis Grizzlies in addition to basketball games.
