Philadelphia Stadium
Lincoln Financial Field Stadium
5 x Group Matches
1 x Round of 32
Events at Philadelphia Stadium
- Jun 14, 2026SUN•(TBD)Jun14sun(TBD) - World Cup 26: Group Stage - Match 09Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA●3 Tickets Left!
- Jun 19, 2026FRI•(TBD)Jun19fri(TBD) - World Cup 26: Group Stage - Match 29Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA●2 Tickets Left!
- Jun 22, 2026MON•(TBD)Jun22mon(TBD) - World Cup 26: Group Stage - Match 42Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA●3 Tickets Left!
- Jun 25, 2026THU•(TBD)Jun25thu(TBD) - World Cup 26: Group Stage - Match 55Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA●3 Tickets Left!
- Jun 27, 2026SAT•(TBD)Jun27sat(TBD) - World Cup 26: Group Stage - Match 68Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA●3 Tickets Left!
- Jul 4, 2026SAT•(TBD)Jul4sat(TBD) - World Cup 26: Round of 16 - Match 89Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA●9 Tickets Left!
- Capacity: 67,600
- Location: Philadelphia PA
- Distance to City: 4 miles
- Opened: 2003
- Roof Type: Open
- Leagues: NFL, NCAA
- FIFA Renovations: ≈$25M
- Avg Temp: 86°F
- Climate Control: No
- Public Transit: Yes
- Cashless: Yes
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The Game Plan
The Linc doesn't apologize for what it is, and neither do Philly fans. The venue’s dramatic eagle-wing canopies stretching over the east and west stands don't just look imposing; they acoustically weaponize 62,000 voices into the kind of hostile atmosphere that makes grown athletes cry (or at least very mad, very often). The same South Philadelphia complex houses stadiums for all of the Big 4 local sports teams, creating a concentrated sporting culture (and attitude) unmatched in America..
With majorly deep Italian roots running through the city, any appearance by gli Azzurri is sure to become a must-attend experience, but don’t sleep on Philly’s soccer fandom. In 2007, a group of Philadelphia soccer obsessives decided they'd had enough of driving to New York or D.C. to watch MLS. So they formed the Sons of Ben, a supporters group for a team that didn't exist, in a league that hadn't awarded them a franchise, for a stadium that hadn't been built. For three years these beautiful lunatics traveled to away matches supporting their imaginary team, showing up at Columbus Crew games chanting for Philadelphia, turning Red Bull Arena into their adopted home with drums and flares for a club that lived only in their collective delusion. Mix in Philadelphia’s generally intense approach to sports fandom, add two international fan bases, and every match has the potential to explode like Revolutionary War cannon fire..
SEATING GUIDE
LOWER BOWL
Sitting just 60 feet from the touchline means you'll see every blade of that new HERO Hybrid grass (95% Kentucky bluegrass, 5% synthetic, because even Philly’s grass is tougher). The eagle-wing canopies acoustically focus every chant back towards the field, creating the infamous Philadelphia roar that makes this one of America's most hostile sporting venues.
CLUB LEVEL
The Pepsi Plaza Club and Toyota Plaza Club wrap the entire second tier with climate-controlled concourses, no small thing when Philly’s July humidity hits 80%. The sightlines are primo, the concession lines shorter, and access to premium bars more plentiful, all the better to grab a local draft from Victory or Yards Brewing.
UPPER DECK
Here you’ll be level with the Eagles Nest, that dramatic balcony extending beyond the north end zone, and positioned where season ticket holders have perfected the art of synchronized intimidation for decades. Sections 214-218 and 234-238 behind the goals are likely to be an extra step up in terms of diehard atmosphere.
AROUND THE STADIUM
Xfinity/Stateside Live!: This 50,000-square-foot beast sits literally across the street from the stadium, transforming into Philadelphia's "fourth stadium" on match days. Victory Beer Hall's 32-foot LED screen allows ticketless fans to create their own atmosphere, while PBR Bar & Grill’s mechanical bull and Broad Street Bullies Pub offer distinctly Philadelphia flavors of chaos. During the World Cup, expect this to become an international mixing zone.
Pregame Party: During the NFL season, lots K through P transform into Philadelphia's largest outdoor party five hours before kickoff. If tradition holds, be sure to bring cash to buy food from elaborate tailgate setups that rival food trucks: full pig roasts, custom-built grills shaped like Liberty Bells, and cheesesteak stations that put tourist spots to shame..
South Philadelphia Sports Complex Crawl: Within a 10-minute walk you've got Citizens Bank Park (Phillies), Wells Fargo Center (76ers/Flyers), and the ghost of Veterans Stadium marked by a plaque in Lot K. This concentration of sporting venues creates a unique ecosystem where bartenders at Chickie's & Pete's flagship can tell you stories about every Philadelphia sports heartbreak while serving those famous Crabfries that somehow taste even better with tears.
WHAT TO EAT AND DRINK
Lincoln Financial Field doesn't just do generic concessions, it does Philadelphia institutions. Chickie's & Pete's Crabfries have achieved religious status: crinkle-cut fries with Old Bay-style seasoning and white cheese sauce that Ed Rendell called "crack on a plate." The cheesesteak war plays out across multiple vendors: Tony Luke's brings the roast pork Italian, Philip's has the Ed Sheeran endorsement, and Philly Cheesesteak Co. claims the traditional crown. Other spots celebrate Philadelphia’s mixing-pot atmosphere: Aussie Meat Pies feature a Maui BBQ flavor created by the Eagles’ Jordan Mailata's, and 9th Street Market's Brazilian-inspired pastels nod to Philadelphia's growing South American community. For those July matches, Rita's Water Ice becomes essential, as the Gelati (custard plus water ice) provides the sugar rush and heat relief needed to maintain 90 minutes of hostility.
TRAVEL TIPS
- Public Transportation: SEPTA's Orange Line runs from City Hall to NRG Station in 14 minutes, dropping you a 5-minute walk from the stadium. Trains run every 8 minutes on match days, but here's the insider move: get off at Oregon Station instead and walk through the tailgate lots to absorb the atmosphere.
- Parking: Stadium lots charge $40-60 but require 4-hour early arrival to claim spots. The real Philadelphia move? Park at the Oregon Shopping Center ($20) and walk 15 minutes through neighborhoods where locals sell front-yard spots for $30 and may throw in a beer. Just remember: Philly Parking Authority doesn't sleep, doesn't forgive, and definitely doesn't care about your international driver's license.
FUN FACTS
The July 4th Convergence: That Round of 16 match on Independence Day 2026 isn't just symbolic, it's Philadelphia's perfect storm. America's 250th birthday, in the city that birthed freedom, with fireworks over the nearby Delaware River, and a bunch of people who booed Santa Claus trying to teach the world about American soccer passion. FIFA didn't plan this. The universe did.
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