Blazer's Edge Night Tickets Soar Past Goal

Annual charity event to send record number of underprivileged kids to Blazers game

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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The annual Blazer's Edge Night charity event, which sends underprivileged children and youth from the Portland area to see the Portland Trail Blazers play, has surpassed its ticket donation goal by a wide margin. After initially falling short by 1,000 tickets, the event organizers were able to rally the community and receive 2,617 ticket donations in just one week, making this the biggest Blazer's Edge Night in the near-20-year history of the event.

Why it matters

Blazer's Edge Night provides an invaluable opportunity for children and youth from underserved areas to experience a live NBA game, which many of them would not otherwise have the chance to do. The event helps build community and create lasting memories for these young people, who may not have access to such experiences.

The details

Blazer's Edge Night works by having readers and members of the Portland community donate tickets directly to the Portland Trail Blazers, who then provide those tickets to the event organizers. This year, the event was initially short by 1,000 tickets, but through a concerted community effort over the course of a week, the donations surged past the original goal to reach 2,617 tickets.

  • The Blazer's Edge Night event is held annually.
  • This year's event is scheduled for March 10, 2026 when the Blazers host the Charlotte Hornets.

The players

Blazer's Edge

A popular blog and community focused on the Portland Trail Blazers.

Portland Trail Blazers

The NBA team based in Portland, Oregon that hosts the annual Blazer's Edge Night event.

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What they’re saying

“Somehow, some way, in one week, our donations went up from 1000, soared well past the hoped-for 2000 mark, and up to 2617 tickets. That's going to make this, beyond all expectations, the biggest Blazer's Edge Night there's ever been in the near-20-year history of the event.”

— Dave Deckard, Blazer's Edge Editor (Blazer's Edge)

What’s next

The Blazer's Edge Night event will take place on March 10, 2026 when the Portland Trail Blazers host the Charlotte Hornets.

The takeaway

The overwhelming community response to donate tickets for Blazer's Edge Night demonstrates the power of coming together to provide meaningful experiences for underprivileged youth. This event will create lasting memories and build community for hundreds of children who may not otherwise have the chance to attend a live NBA game.