As a Police Officer, Firefighter, Paramedic or EMT, you serve your community, protect property, and save lives. Badge Discounts would like to thank you for your service with our complete list of NBA teams that host a First Responders Appreciation Night, and where first responders can get discounts on NBA tickets, gear, and apparel. First Responders can save up to 25% on NBA tickets and take advantage of ticket packages that include free gifts and other special offers. Here is the list of exclusive deals for the 2025-2026 NBA season:
NBA First Responder Appreciation Games
Listed Alphabetically by Team
Boston Celtics- are hosting a first responder appreciation night on Monday, Jan. 26th against the Portland Trailblazers. Visit their site for pricing and details.
Charlotte Hornets- on February 20th vs the Cleveland Cavaliers they are hosting a "Community Heroes Night." Visit their site for more information.
Golden State Warriors- to honor first responders and other community heroes, they are are hosting a "Local Heroes Night" on Jan. 9th vs the Kings. Each ticket purchased through the special even link includes a free gift.
Indiana Pacers- to show their appreciation they will have a First Responders Night on Dec. 8th vs the Kings. Each ticket to the game includes a limited Edition Gift Pacers/First Responder Hat (Police, Fire EMT, or Dispatch).
Philadelphia 76ers- on Tuesday Jan. 20th vs. the Phoenix Suns, they will honor law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS with a First Responders Night. When you purchase a ticket through the link to this special ticket offer, it includes: discounted tickets, a 25th anniversary rally towel, a 76ers branded challenge coin, and early entry to pregame warmups.
Phoenix Suns- in appreciation for all you do they have 2 different First Responder offers:
- First Responder theme night on Jan. 25th vs the Miami Heat. Visit their site for details.
- In a partnership with the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) they are proud to welcome all law enforcement with a special ticket offer for First Responders Night on Thursday March 5th vs the Chicago Bulls. Tickets start at $42.77 and $5 of each ticket sold through this offer go to benefit NLEOMF.
Washington Wizards- to show their appreciation for law enforcement, firefighters, and EMTs they have a special ticket offer for the game on Sunday Dec. 28th vs Memphis. Each ticket purchased from the unique link comes with a special edition Wizards Shirsey.
NBA Ticket Discounts for First Responders
Ticket Club- first responders can receive a FREE Ticket Club membership. Ticket Club Members can buy tickets to NBA games, concerts, and events at a 10-20% discount, zero service fees, and more!
1st Tix- is a not-for-profit that secures free tickets for first responders to sporting events, concerts, and theater across the US. Tickets to select NBA games are available. First responders sign up online and verify your service. Then you can request tickets or enter a lottery and pay only a small delivery fee to receive your FREE tickets.
GovX- gives an exclusive savings of up to 25% off NBA tickets to select game tickets purchased through through their site in a partnership with StubHub. First responders, military and more can create a free membership to shop special discounts on brands, travel and tickets.
ID.me- offers up to 2% cash back on NBA tickets to first responders including police, fire, and EMS. Sign up and verify your eligibility on their site. Restrictions may apply.
NBA Apparel & Gear Discounts for First Responders
NBA Store- is proud to offer a discount of 15% to select customers who have served as First Responders, Military, and their spouses and immediate families. Click on the ID.me widget when checking out.
Fanatics- is proud to offer a first responder discount of 15% off + Free Shipping on orders over $40 to law enforcement, fire & EMTs. Simply click on first responder discount in the cart when checking out.