Longtime Sixers PA announcer Matt Cord returning for one final season

Matt Cord, who retired in May after 28 seasons, is coming back to resume in-arena PA duties for the 2026-27 season and introduced the team’s announcement on social media.

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- Cord said he was “incredibly grateful” and excited to return for one final season
- The Sixers shared Cord’s announcement on their verified social account
- Cord previously retired in May after 28 seasons as the PA voice
- Cord has been the in-game soundtrack for multiple Sixers eras, giving continuity to the home experience
- Fans will hear Cord introduce new acquisitions, including LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, at Xfinity Mobile Arena
- Story includes sample quotes and background on Cord’s tenure

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