Philly Sports and Cheesesteaks: Sixers, Flyers, Eagles and Phillies at Skinny Joey's
NBA, NHL and NFL 2025-2026 Seasons are all starting, who’s has the best chance to bring Philly another Championship?
Philly, the season is here. The 76ers open their season Tuesday, Oct. 20 at the Knicks, with Jaylen Brown making his Philadelphia debut, then come home Thursday, Oct. 22 to face the Cleveland Cavaliers. Flyers hockey is already underway, the Eagles are deep into another football season, and the orange and black are back on the ice. For anyone who loves Philadelphia sports, there is no better stretch of the calendar.
In Philadelphia, sports are more than games. They are family traditions, neighborhood rivalries, unforgettable memories and a way of life. Skinny Joey's Cheesesteaks brings that same passion to every cheesesteak that comes off the grill on South Broad Street and to every piece of Philly-sports-inspired merchandise in the shop.
Skinny Joey's Cheesesteaks was built around that spirit.
It is more than a place to grab a cheesesteak. It is a brand connected to Philadelphia's sports culture, its people, its neighborhoods and its unmistakable attitude. From game-day food in the South Philly stadium district to Philly-sports-inspired merchandise, Skinny Joey's is bringing another taste of Philadelphia to fans in the city and far beyond it.
PHILLY SPORTS ARE BACK — AND SO IS SKINNY JOEY’S CHEESESTEAKS!
And this is only the beginning.
There is NO city in America quite like Philadelphia — the City of Brotherly Love. This is a city built on pride, passion, tradition, and above all, LOYALTY. In Philly, we don’t just root for our teams — we live and breathe them. Through the wins, the losses, the heartbreaks, and the championships, Philadelphia fans NEVER turn their backs on their own. Whether it’s the Eagles battling on Sundays, the Flyers bringing the heat on the ice, or the 76ers lighting up the hardwood, one thing never changes: PHILLY STANDS TOGETHER. With the NFL season heating up and the NBA and NHL seasons getting underway, the City of Brotherly Love is ready for what we hope will be a year to remember!
And when it comes to loyalty, Skinny Joey Merlino and Joe “Lil Snuff” Perri know exactly what that word means. Loyalty, respect, honor, and standing by the people who stand by you have always been central to their story. Joey’s journey has been anything but ordinary — facing the possibility of the death penalty, decades of prison time, and challenges that would have broken most people. Through it all, he’s built a following that understands what it means to stand strong, stay true to your roots, and never forget where you came from.
That same Philadelphia pride is what inspired our Skinny Joey’s merchandise collection. These aren’t just shirts and hoodies — they’re a way to represent your city, your teams, your neighborhood, and the loyalty that makes Philly different from everywhere else.
Our heavyweight hoodies are built for freezing Sundays in the Lincoln Financial Field parking lot, cold Flyers nights, and late-night celebrations on Broad Street. Our premium tees are made for everything from a Sixers game to a cheesesteak run down South Philly.Whether you’re watching from the stands, your neighborhood bar, or your living room, represent Philly the SKINNY way.
REP YOUR CITY. SUPPORT YOUR TEAMS. STAY LOYAL. STAY SKINNY.
Shop the latest Skinny Joey’s Hoodies & Shirts and wear your Philadelphia pride wherever you go.
F*ck The Rats Hoodie Pullover - $60
The best seller that started it all, in black or white. Philly doesn't do rats.
Skinny Joey's 'The Rats Statement' T-Shirt - $40
The same message in a tee, white or black, for game day or any day.
“We Can Go Anywhere” Pullover Hoodie - $60
A black hoodie with We Can Go Anywhere across the back, for cold nights out in the city.
Skinny Joey F*ck The Rats Hoodie Pullover - $60
The white version of the original, with love from Skinny Joey's.
Hats for Every Season
Every Philly fan needs a go-to hat, and the Skinny Joey's lineup has one for every mood. The Embroidered Flat Bill Cap pairs a red brim with the Skinny Joey's Cheese Steaks patch, the Snapback Trucker keeps it classic with black and white mesh and the Skinny Joey's script, and the We Can Go Anywhere Snapback brings the city-night slogan to an all-black cap. They also make easy gifts for the Philly fan in your life. See the full lineup in Hats.
 Skinny Joey's Embroidered Flat Bill Cap - $35 |
 Skinny Joey's Snapback Trucker Embroidered Hat - $35 |
 We Can Go Anywhere Embroidered Snapback - $35 |
Our comfortable Hats, heavyweight hoodies are built for freezing Sundays in the Lincoln Financial Field parking lot, cold Flyers nights, and late-night celebrations on Broad Street. Our premium tees are made for everything from a Sixers game to a cheesesteak run down South Philly.
Whether you’re watching from the stands, your neighborhood bar, or your living room, represent Philly the SKINNY way.
The Philadelphia 76ers: A New Era, Big Names, and a City Ready to Believe
Philadelphia basketball has always been about more than the scoreboard. It is about legendary players, unforgettable moments, passionate debates and fans who believe the next great chapter is always possible. This season, that belief feels louder than it has in years.
The 76ers represent that history and that ambition. Basketball brings people together all season long, from opening night to the playoffs, and from a packed arena to living rooms full of friends arguing over every possession.
Jaylen Brown Comes to Philadelphia
The Sixers brought in Jaylen Brown from Boston in a trade finalized July 6. Brown was the 2024 NBA Finals MVP, and he makes his Philadelphia debut when the Sixers open at the Knicks on Oct. 20.
For a fan base that has watched plenty of battles with Boston, seeing Brown in a Sixers uniform is a moment. He brings championship experience, two-way play and the kind of big-game résumé Philadelphia has been waiting for.
LeBron James Joins the Sixers
Then came the biggest headline of the NBA offseason: LeBron James signed with the 76ers. Nobody saw it coming a year ago. Now the projected starting five is Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown, LeBron James and VJ Edgecombe, and fans are already debating whether it is the best starting five in the NBA.
The Chosen One: A Philly Cheesesteak Named After LeBron James
The Chosen One is a Skinny Joey's cheesesteak named after LeBron James, and it is coming soon. It is a nod from a South Philly cheesesteak shop to the biggest basketball story in the city this year.
Picture basketball fans gathering before a big game on South Broad, debating the latest matchup, and ordering a cheesesteak that has its own story behind it. That is the experience The Chosen One is built for. Watch Skinny Joey's social media for the launch.
Sixers-Inspired Gear for Opening Week
The retro Skinny Basketball 76 Hoodie leads the way this basketball season, with the royal blue 23 tee alongside it to finish the look. All are Philly-sports-inspired designs, not team merchandise.
Skinny Basketball 76 Hoodie — Retro Pullover - $60
Retro script, royal blue, built for cold nights at the arena.
For Skinny Joey's, the 76ers are not simply another team to mention. They are part of the culture that makes Philadelphia one of the most passionate sports cities in America.
The Philadelphia Flyers: Orange, Black, and a Different Kind of Philadelphia Toughness
Hockey season is here, and Philadelphia hockey has its own identity.
Flyers fans know that hockey is built on determination, physical play, teamwork, resilience and the refusal to back down. The orange and black represent a tradition that has connected generations of Philadelphia sports fans.
Building on Last Season's Playoff Run
The Flyers made the playoffs last season and reached the second round, and the 2026-27 team opened at home against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Under head coach Rick Tocchet, much of last year's group is back. Travis Konecny brings energy every shift, Matvei Michkov and Porter Martone give fans young talent to get excited about, Trevor Zegras, Owen Tippett, Tyson Foerster and Sean Couturier fill out the forward group, Travis Sanheim and Cam York anchor the blue line, and Dan Vladar and Joseph Woll share the net.
That toughness fits naturally with the Skinny Joey's personality: show up, work hard, stand behind your people and never be afraid to be yourself.
Flyers-Inspired Gear: Orange and Black for Hockey Season
Hockey fans in South Philly have their own corner of the shop. The It's a Philly Thing Tee and the white Skinny Joey's Cheesesteaks Hoodie with its orange and black logo bring the Flyers colors, and the white PHILLY vs EVERYONE Tee says it loud on game nights at the rink. Since the season runs right through Halloween and the holidays, orange-and-black gear gets plenty of wear from October on, whether fans are headed to Xfinity Mobile Arena or watching from a bar stool on Broad Street.
It's a Philly Thing T-Shirt - $40
Orange, black or white, with a Flyers-inspired Skinny Joey's logo. Made for puck drop at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Skinny Joey's Cheesesteaks Hoodie 5XL - $60
A white hoodie with an orange and black logo, made for Flyers nights.
PHILLY vs EVERYONE Tee — Skinny Joey Streetwear - $35
A white tee that says what every Philly fan already knows, made for game nights at the rink.
Philly-sports-inspired designs, not team merchandise.
The Philadelphia Eagles: Cheesesteaks, Tailgates, and plenty room for chasing Super Bowls once again!
There is nothing quite like an Eagles game in Philadelphia.
The anticipation starts long before kickoff. Fans pull out their jerseys, gather with friends and family, fire up the grill and get ready for another Sunday of football. The parking lots become their own celebration, the chants get louder and every play becomes personal. That is Philadelphia football.
The 2026 Eagles So Far
The Birds got off to a slow start this season, but the NFC East has been weak, so there is still plenty of football left to feel good about. Jalen Hurts is still the quarterback, DeVonta Smith and Dallas Goedert remain key targets, and fans are waiting on Saquon Barkley to get back to full speed after a hamstring injury. Up front, Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens and Lane Johnson lead a veteran offensive line, and Jalen Carter is a force on defense.
Game day is not just about watching football. It is about bringing people together, celebrating the city and representing Philadelphia with pride. And what belongs at the center of a Philadelphia football gathering? A great cheesesteak.
Whether it is a tailgate, an Eagles watch party, a pregame meetup or a bite after the final whistle, Skinny Joey's brings the flavor that belongs alongside Philadelphia football. Wear your Eagles gear. Bring your appetite. Rep Philadelphia.
For fans who cannot make it to Philadelphia every weekend, Skinny Joey's merchandise offers another way to represent the city from wherever they are watching. You do not have to be sitting inside Lincoln Financial Field to feel part of the action.
Read about the shop's indoor beer garden for another reason to come early.
Lincoln Financial Field, Citizens Bank Park and Xfinity Mobile Arena are just up Broad Street from the South Philly shop. Players come through all the time, and the shop is proud to have their backs.
Eagles-Inspired Gear for Sunday Tailgates
Sundays at Skinny Joey's mean Kelly green. The Kelly Green Philly Crewneck and the Kelly Green Hoodie lead the way, the green-script Retro Tee rounds it out for fans who like a classic look, and the Eagle Logo rope trucker (in the hats lineup) tops it off. Whether the Birds are home at the Linc or on the road, these are the pieces fans wear to the tailgate at 3020 South Broad St., and they work all week long too.
Skinny Joey's x Eagle 2026 GLOBAL T-Shirt - $40
A black eagle-logo tee for Eagles season and Sunday tailgates on South Broad.
Kelly Green Hoodie | Skinny Joeys Pullover - $60
Kelly green with the flying eagle, built for cold late-season tailgates.
Skinny Joey’s Cheesesteaks Retro T Shirt - $40
Green retro script, an easy everyday shirt for Eagles season.
Philly-sports-inspired designs, not team merchandise.
The Philadelphia Phillies: Red October, Baseball Traditions, and the Taste of Summer
Baseball has a special place in Philadelphia.
The Phillies bring generations of fans together, from families who have followed the team for decades to younger fans experiencing the excitement of a new season. Spring training builds anticipation, summer brings long afternoons and nights at Citizens Bank Park, and when the postseason arrives, the entire city feels different.
The 2026 Phillies Season
The Phillies made the postseason again in 2026, their fifth straight trip to October, before falling to the Atlanta Braves in the NL Wild Card Series. Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola took the ball in the series, and the city was right there with them. It was not the ending fans wanted, but five straight postseasons is a run a lot of baseball cities would envy.
Phillies-Inspired Gear
For fans who bleed red pinstripes, the red Skinny Joey's Cheesesteaks pullover hoodie with a white P brings Phillies colors to the Skinny Joey's Cheesesteaks logo. It is a Phillies-inspired design, not team merchandise.
Skinny Joey Cheesesteaks X Phillies Logo Pullover Hoodie - $60
Red with a white P, for fans who bleed red pinstripes all year.
See You Next Summer, Wildwood
Skinny Joey's Cheesesteaks on the Wildwood boardwalk wrapped up its season on October 15.
The boardwalk shop opened last minute, right next to Joe's Pizzeria, and turned into an amazing, packed summer. To everybody who came up to that window, whether a local, a shore family or a fan who drove down just to say hello: thank you. You made this summer one to remember.
Keep an eye on Skinny Joey's social media for what comes next. Until then, keep the boardwalk with you. Skinny Joey's merch is always open online: shop Skinny Joey's. For the story of how it started, read Skinny Joey's Cheesesteaks is coming to Wildwood.
Skinny Joey's Cheesesteaks Official Wildwood T-Shirt- $40
Philly Sports Season FAQ
When do the Sixers open the 2026-27 season?
The 76ers open Tuesday, Oct. 20 at the Knicks, then play their home opener Thursday, Oct. 22 against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Who is in the Sixers starting five?
The projected starting five is Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown, LeBron James and VJ Edgecombe.
What is The Chosen One?
The Chosen One is a Skinny Joey's cheesesteak named after LeBron James. It is coming soon; watch Skinny Joey's social media for the launch.
Where are the Skinny Joey's Eagles tailgates?
Every Sunday at Skinny Joey's, 3020 South Broad St. in South Philadelphia, just down Broad Street from Lincoln Financial Field.
How did the Phillies' 2026 season end?
The Phillies made their fifth straight postseason and lost to the Atlanta Braves in the NL Wild Card Series.
When did Skinny Joey's Wildwood close?
The Wildwood boardwalk location closed for the season on October 15.
Is Skinny Joey's merch team merchandise?
No. Skinny Joey's merchandise is Philly-sports-inspired and made for fans. It is not team merchandise.
Rep Philly All Season
Find your gear in Skinny Joey's x Philly Sports, Hoodies, Shirts, Hats and Gifts for the Philly Fan. Want the backstory? Read A South Philly staple: Skinny Joey's Cheesesteaks.
And for weekly Philly sports talk, Joey Merlino and Lil Snuff break it all down on The Skinny podcast, including Snuff's player props and parlays. 21+ only. Please gamble responsibly.
