Founded in 1963, the Philadelphia 76ers operate as a historic American professional basketball franchise with a team enterprise value recorded at €4.54 billion, according to financial data analyzed by Sportune.
Playing out of the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Pennsylvania, the organization maintains a competitive roster and a structured corporate organigramme while pursuing its long-term ambition of capturing another NBA title.
The franchise generates robust commercial returns, posting a total turnover of €393 M€ alongside a net result of €174,6 M€. Ticket sales at the 21,000-capacity arena contribute €105,9 M€ to the ledger, drawing an average attendance of 18,576 spectators and an 88.5% occupancy rate during the 2025-26 season. Total club debt remains exceptionally low at just 2%.
Operational control rests with parent entity Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, featuring managing partners Josh Harris and David Blitzer. Daryl Morey serves as the director sportif, working alongside assistant general manager Tad Brown and chief financial officer Brandon Moss to manage a player payroll totaling €154,9 M€.
The highest-earning player on the roster is center Joel Embiid, who commands a monthly salary of €3,8M€—equaling a €45,6M€ annual figure—under a contract running through 2029. Forward Paul George follows with a monthly salary of €3,5M€ and an annual payout of €42M€ through 2028, while guard Tyrese Maxey collects €2,62M€ monthly for a total of €31,5M€ annually through 2029.
| Player | Monthly Salary | Annual Salary | Contract End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | 3,8M€ | 45,6M€ | 2029 |
| Paul George | 3,5M€ | 42M€ | 2028 |
| Tyrese Maxey | 2,62M€ | 31,5M€ | 2029 |
| VJ Edgecombe | 765k€ | 9.2M€ | 2030 |
| Quentin Grimes | 600k€ | 7.2M€ | 2026 |
Commercial growth is further underpinned by an extensive network of corporate sponsors and media partners. Major corporate alliances include agreements with Bank of America, BetMGM, Crypto.com, Coca-Cola, and State Farm, complemented by local broadcast coverage through NBC Sports Philadelphia and radio partners 97.5 The Fanatic and WPEN.
