Lincoln Financial Field

The Lincoln Financial Field is home to the Eagles (NFL).
It replaced Veterans Stadium (the Vet) which was demolished in 2004.

Lincoln Financial Field hosts numerous events, concerts and American football matches.

It is nicknamed "The Linc".

Wing-shaped awnings (eagle wings 🦅) overhang the east and west stands of the stadium. 

Three open corners of the stadium offer views of the Philadelphia skyline.

Lincoln Financial Field will host matches from the FIFA World Cup 2026. To comply with FIFA rules, the stadium will be called Philadelphia Stadium during the World Cup.

For the FIFA World Cup 2026, find all the practical information to prepare your trip in the Event Guide by clicking here.

How to get to Lincoln Financial Field by public transport?

Public transport is accessible at the north-east corner of Broad Street and Pattison Avenue, just next to Broad Street Line metro station.
 

🚇 By Metro and Bus 🚍
The fastest way to get to Lincoln Financial Field is to take the SEPTA Broad Street metro line heading south and get off at Pattison Avenue.

From downtown, north and south Philadelphia,
Take the SEPTA Broad Street metro line heading south to Pattison Avenue. 
Alternative from south Philadelphia: Take bus line 4 heading south to Broad Street.

From west Philadelphia,
Take the Market-Frankford line heading east to 15th Street station, then the Broad Street line heading south to Pattison Avenue.

The last SEPTA Broad Street metro trains from Pattison Avenue run shortly after the end of matches. If a match continues after midnight, replacement bus services on Broad Street replace the metros.

🚍 By Bus or Tram 🚈

From the western suburbs,
Take a suburban bus or tram to the 69th Street terminal, then the Market-Frankford line heading east, continue to 15th Street station, then take the Broad Street line heading south to Pattison Avenue.

🚆 By Train from the suburbs,
Take the regional train to the suburban station (16th and JFK), cross the concourse to City Hall station, then take the Broad Street line heading south to Pattison Avenue.

From Lindenwold (New Jersey):
Take the PATCO high-speed line heading west to Walnut Street station (12th/13th). Then take the SEPTA Broad Street line heading south at Walnut-Locust station. Get off the Broad Street line at Pattison Avenue. 

🚘 By Ride-sharing
Drop-off and pick-up zones accessible at the north-east corner of Broad Street and Pattison Avenue, just next to Broad Street Line metro station.

🅿️ Over 22,000 parking spaces are located near Lincoln Financial Field. You must reserve your space online on the stadium website.
The car parks, mostly public, open 4.5 hours before kick-off for American football matches.

🌭 Can you get food at Lincoln Financial Field?
The stadium offers a wide variety of dining and refreshment options. Many varied cuisines are offered by numerous partners.

💳 Lincoln Financial Field is a cashless stadium.

🛅 Does Lincoln Financial Field offer a baggage storage service?
No, the stadium does not have a baggage service. Rules regarding which bags are allowed are particular. Bags must be completely transparent with a maximum size of 30x30cm.

🎟️ Can you visit Lincoln Financial Field?
Yes, tours of Lincoln Financial Field are available year-round and allow you to discover the behind-the-scenes of the Eagles stadium, the pitch, the changing rooms etc. You must book online via this link.
 

🛜 Free WiFi is available throughout Lincoln Financial Field on the « FreeEAGLESWiFi » network.

📱 Mobile phone charging points are distributed throughout the stadium. They are located in the Pepsi Hall, at the Hyundai Club, at points C22, 113 and 217, as well as in the lift lobbies of sections 106, 121, 205 and 225.

🎉 The Pepsi Plaza is located at the north entrance of Lincoln Financial Field. Covering 9,000 square metres, you will find a giant screen, entertainment, food and drink, a shop etc...

🚭 Smoking is prohibited in all areas of Lincoln Financial Field. This includes e-cigarettes and vapes. Offenders can be expelled from the stadium. 

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👀 What to do / what to see in Philadelphia?

From the airport, it only takes 20 minutes to reach downtown, located 11km away.

Discover the historic district with a visit to Independence Square, 17 hectares of green spaces and tree-lined streets with unmissable monuments such as Independence Hall (listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site) or Liberty Bell, symbol of American independence. 
Elfreth's Alley is the oldest street in the United States, narrow and very picturesque with its cobblestones and red brick houses, built between 1728 and 1836. Two of them can be visited.
Just a few steps from Elfreth's Alley, you can visit Betsy Ross's house, who sewed the first American flag in 1776. 

🏛️ Museum enthusiasts will love the « Museum Mile » (avenue of museums) which stretches from City Hall to the Philadelphia Museum of Art (a sort of local Louvre), passing through the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, the Barnes Foundation and the Rodin Museum. LOVE Park is also a must-see in Philadelphia.
Numerous street art routes allow you to discover more than 4,400 works. 

🏢 Discover the city at 360° from the observation deck (indoors) located on the 57th floor of "One Liberty Observation Deck", a skyscraper that reaches 288 m.🔭

As visits can be expensive in Philadelphia, we recommend you buy the Go Philadelphia Pass.

🍔 In terms of gastronomy, the city is famous for its cheesesteaks, pretzels and hoagies. Another feature is BYOB restaurants (« Bring Your Own Bottle »), where you can bring your own bottle.
You must try the Reading Terminal Market, one of the oldest covered markets in the United States. You will find more than 80 authentic restaurants and shops.

Other neighbourhoods close to downtown are worth a visit: 
The trendy Fishtown district, the renovated waterfront around Penn's Landing, food lovers' paradise on Passyunk Avenue, the University of Pennsylvania which is home to the Ivy League...
The Old City district has many shops, at Northern Liberties a public square hosts free concerts, farmers' markets and lively festivals. 

Philadelphia is also home to renowned sports teams: baseball ⚾ (the Phillies), American football 🏈 (Philadelphia Eagles), basketball 🏀 (76ers or « Sixers ») and ice hockey (Flyers). Going to watch a match is a true experience. In the XFinity Live Center complex, south of Broad Street (« Avenue of the Arts »), you can experience the atmosphere of big match nights!
🎶 You will also find musicals like on Broadway, or the Kimmel Center which hosts the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Opera Company among others.

🌳 Philadelphia is one of the greenest cities in the United States. It is crisscrossed by numerous riverbanks, cycle paths and walking trails suitable for jogging.