MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Grizzlies are celebrating the start of the 2026-27 NBA season with free community events, merchandise giveaways, and chances to win tickets ahead of the team’s October 21 regular-season home opener.
Grizz Week continues through Sunday, Oct. 18, with events throughout the Memphis area leading up to the Grizzlies’ opening-night matchup. Festivities include youth basketball clinics, school spirit celebrations, voting initiatives, and appearances by the Grizzlies Claw Crew.
On Sunday, Oct. 18, the Grizzlies will host a free Junior Grizzlies Youth Basketball Clinic at Tom Lee Park beginning at 1 p.m.
The clinic is open to children ages 6 to 14, who will receive basketball instruction from the Junior Grizzlies coaching staff, a Grizzlies-branded promotional item, and tickets to the team’s home opener.
Later Sunday, the Grizzlies Claw Crew will make an appearance at Zoo Boo at the Memphis Zoo from 6 to 9:30 p.m.
On Monday, Oct. 19, the organization will recognize Grizzlies Early Voting Day of Action as part of its #GrizzVotes voter education initiative.
Fans who cast their ballots at early voting locations throughout the city can receive Grizzlies-themed “I Voted” stickers. The Claw Crew will also visit Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The team will continue its community outreach Tuesday, Oct. 20, with Grizzlies School Spirit Day.
Schools that share their celebrations on social media while tagging @memgrizz and @grizzcommunity will be eligible for a chance to win 100 tickets to opening night.
Tuesday evening, the Grizzlies will partner with the Downtown Memphis Commission and 901 Run Club for Grit Grind n’ Glow, a free 2-mile run and walk beginning at FedExForum, continuing to Riverside Drive and returning to the arena.
Fans will also have opportunities to collect Grizzlies merchandise and enter ticket giveaways as the Claw Crew visits several locations across the Memphis area Tuesday and Wednesday.
Tuesday’s scheduled stops include:
– 9:30-11:30 a.m.: 676 N. Germantown Parkway, Cordova
– Noon-2 p.m.: 3685 S. Houston Levee Road, Collierville
– 4-6 p.m.: 465 Stateline Road West, Southaven, Mississippi
On Wednesday, Oct. 21, the Claw Crew will make two additional appearances before the season opener:
– 8:30-10:30 a.m.: Harbor Town Roundabout
– 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: 3444 Plaza Ave., Memphis
The Grizzlies’ #GrizzVotes initiative will also continue Wednesday with a Claw Crew appearance at White Station Church of Christ from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fans can also enter the team’s Back to Basketball Sweepstakes for a chance to win an autographed Cedric Coward jersey and a $100 Grizz Den gift card.
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