The 2016 NBA Champion Cleveland Cavaliers will tip off the 2016-17 season presented by Discount Drug Mart with an unprecedented Opening Night Championship Celebration presented by Kenda Tires on Tuesday, October 25th vs. the New York Knicks at 8:00 p.m.
In a special pregame ceremony, the Cavs will raise the NBA Championship banner to the rafters of The Q and commemorate the team's historic achievement with the presentation of the 2016 Championship rings.
Doors to Quicken Loans Arena will open at 6:00 p.m. Fans are urged to find their seats by 7:15 p.m., as the pregame ceremony begins promptly at 7:30 p.m. The ceremony and game will be carried live on the exclusive local and national TNT television broadcast. The ceremony and game will also be broadcast on FM 100.7 WMMS and the Elk & Elk Cavaliers Radio Network with John Michael, Jim Chones, and Mike Snyder.
FAN GIVEAWAYS:To add to the excitement of the evening, all fans in attendance at the game will receive a:
FLO RIDA PERFORMANCE The Cavs are excited to announce hip-hop recording artist Flo Rida will energize the crowd with a special halftime performance. Flo Rida's recent hit song, “My House,” is his 5th US chart-topper to date and has proven the #1 biggest selling single of 2016 with over 2 million units sold.
2016 CHAMPIONSHIP JEWELRY COLLECTION: All Cavs fans will have the chance to own special keepsakes from the Cavaliers 2016 Championship Jewelry Collection! A great selection of custom designed jewelry, including rings, will be launched immediately following the Opening Night pregame ring ceremony. Visit Cavs.com for the latest updates. Kay Jewelers is the official provider of the Cavaliers 2016 Championship Ring.
ALL EYES ON CLEVELAND! Downtown Cleveland will be lit up as the backdrop to a citywide celebration before the Cavaliers Opening Night Championship Celebration and Game 1 of the Cleveland Indians World Series.
The “NBA on TNT Road Show” will tip-off from Cleveland with a FREE Concert & Cavs Watch Party taking place across the street from The Q in the Huron (Stark) surface parking lot beginning at 3:00 p.m.
*At this time, no outdoor Cavs Fan Fest is planned on Gateway Plaza.
Traffic Advisory: Due to the Cavaliers 2016-17 Opening Night presented by Kenda Tires and the Cleveland Indians hosting Game 1 of the World Series at Progressive Field, heavy traffic conditions are expected and parking will be limited in and around the Gateway District. Carpooling, arriving early and using RTA is strongly recommended. For additional information on parking and directions, visit TheQArena.com.
