The Memphis Grizzlies are putting a fresh twist on opening night by turning the pregame buildup into part of the event itself. Cedric Coward, Jaylen Wells and Isaiah Stewart will help give away 750 tickets for the opening night game against the Utah Jazz, adding a simple but effective push to get FedExForum moving before tipoff.
The giveaway is scheduled for Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in the FedExForum grand Lobby. The distribution will give fans two tickets per adult, a format that makes the promotion feel aimed at getting more people through the doors together rather than just sending out individual passes.
What fans need to know
The opening night game is set for Wednesday at 7 p.m. against the Utah Jazz. For fans who miss the giveaway, tickets are still available for purchase, so the promotion is not the only path into the building.
It is a straightforward piece of team news, but it speaks to the bigger goal behind opening night: creating a crowd, creating energy and making the first game of the season feel like more than just another date on the schedule. With 750 tickets available, the Grizzlies are giving supporters a concrete reason to show up early and make the night feel like an occasion.
