Flyers kick off the season with a South Philly rager

Driving the news: The Flyers are hosting a free Fan Fest at Stateside Live! ahead of Wednesday's season opener against in-state rival Pittsburgh.

• TNT is broadcasting its pregame show live from the venue at 6pm — part of a doubleheader that continues with Avalanche-Kings at 10pm.

• Hockey legend-turned-analyst Wayne Gretzky will be on hand, alongside sportscaster Liam McHugh and former players Henrik Lundqvist, Anson Carter and Paul Bissonnette.

🟠 Zoom in: Fan Fest kicks off at 3pm with games, photo ops, giveaways and stations where fans can get "Flyer'd up."

• Look for appearances from Gritty and Flyers alumni.
• The Flyers are rolling out the "Orange Carpet" around 4pm, when players start arriving.

Catch up quick: The Flyers made the playoffs last season for the first time since 2020, knocking out the Penguins in the first round.

• They were eliminated by the eventual champion Carolina Hurricanes in the second round — an unexpected run for a team many fans thought was still years away from the postseason.

The intrigue: Cheers to cheap drinks, including $3 Miller Lite and Coors Light and $4 Peroni.

• 🎟️ Stick around for giveaways: Raffle prizes include VIP Flyers tickets and signed memorabilia.

If you go: It's free, but the Flyers are asking fans to RSVP.