Lincoln Financial Field

Lincoln Financial Field is a multi-purpose football stadium located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It serves as the home stadium of the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL) and the Temple Owls football team of Temple University. It is located in South Philadelphia on Pattison Avenue between 11th and South Darien streets, also alongside I-95 as part of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. It has a seating capacity of 69,176. Many locals refer to the stadium simply as “The Linc”.

General information

Official website: http://www.lincolnfinancialfield.com/

Arena capacity: 69,176 spectators

Address: 1 Lincoln Financial Field Way, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

GPS coordinates for the navigator: 39°54′3″N 75°10′3″W

Year of construction: August 3, 2003

Construction cost: $697 million

Field: grass lawn with dimensions of 790 by 825 feet (241 m × 251 m) – 15 acres (6.1 ha)

Seating plan of the Lincoln Financial Field

Club Seats

The Club Seats at an Eagles games are perfectly situated on the second tier of seating, hanging over the lower bowl. These seats offer some of the best unobstructed sitelines due to their elevation and proximity to the field. Even the corner sections away from midfield have great angles towards the action.

Fans lucky enough to possess club tickets will have access to the Club Lounge with upscale dining options and a full bar selection, along with a private VIP entrance. The seats themselves are among the largest in the stadium and feature extra padding.

Axalta Tunnel Club

Diehard Eagles fans have a new seating area which promises to get them closer to their favorite players than ever before. New for the 2016 season, the Axalta Tunnel Club is located just behind the South endzone near the Eagles tunnel. Fans who purchase tickets in this area will be granted a behind-the-scenes look at the team while they warm up and as they enter and exit the field.

In addition to up-close encounters with the players, ticketholders will be able to take advantage of in-seat technology and in-seat wait service.

Recommended Seats for Kids and Family

Section 217:

• Designated family section;
• No alcohol allowed in this section.

Recommended Seats for Impressing a Guest

Sections C1, C21, C22 and C40:

• Awesome 50 yard line view;
• Comfortable padded seats;
• Exclusive club level amenities including premium dining options and access to lounges.

Recommended Seats for Partying and Socializing

Sections 206 and 207:

• Cluster of concessions nearby even though in the corner of the stadium;
• Cheaper tickets in the corner on the highest level.

Best Seats for Great Views of the Field at Lincoln Financial Field

If you’re headed to an Eagles game and looking for a great view, you’re in luck. Lincoln Financial Field is one of the better venues in the NFL for watching a game. The venue uses sharp-angled sections to give fans comfortable sitelines from nearly every vantage point.

Where to Sit in the Lower Level

As expected, sections near midfield receive the highest marks for great views. Specifically, we like rows 23 and higher in sections 101-103, 118-122 and 137-138. By having a little more elevation in the lower level, it’s easier to see over the players on the sideline.

In fact, we recommend that fans skip out on rows 1-10 altogether. The players – which aren’t as close to row 1 as they are in the most NFL stadiums – will get in your way, and it can be difficult to see the ball move toward the endzones.

The sharp-angles of the sections are most noticeable in the 100 level near the 20-yardline. Sections like 104, 105, 135 and 136 have an excellent angle towards midfield. In most stadiums these sections would look straight-ahead, and you would be forced to turn your head to see the action. But at LFF, your seat is turned perfectly so you can see action on both ends of the field.

Consider a Seat in the First Five Rows of the Club Level

The most expensive seats for an Eagles game are club seats near midfield. It’s not surprising to see these seats listed for $500-$1000 when the Giants and Cowboys come to town. These seats provide all the extras like lounge access, concierge and upscale concessions, but they also come with the stadium’s best views.

If you’re spending money on club seats – but midfield sections are out of reach – we highly recommend the first five rows of corner sections. These rows are separated from the rest of the section by a walkway which keeps them closer to the field. These seats also take advantage of great sitelines – just like the 100-level sections below. You’ll end up with the same amenities as club ticketholders near the 50-yardline but you’ll save hundreds of dollars.

Views From the Upper Deck

As with the club level, we recommend being in the lowest row possible in the upper sections. Specifically, rows 1-6 will provide you with a much better experience than higher rows. These rows are located below or adjacent to the tunnel, which means that other fans won’t block your view as often as they do for fans in higher rows. You’ll also be situated just above the club level and can enjoy a similar view at a fraction of the price.

Where to buy tickets?

Philadelphia Eagles Ticket Office: One Lincoln Financial Field Way, Philadelphia, PA 19148.

The Eagles Ticket Office is located in the HeadHouse Lobby on the north side of the stadium, open Monday through Friday: 9 am to 5 pm. Hours are extended to accommodate the needs of specific events. For ticket information, visit the tickets page on the official website. To purchase tickets please call or visit Ticketmaster.

Guests are required to possess their ticket stub or their mobile device which can access their ticket, at all times, once they enter the stadium. Guests must show their ticket to any stadium staff member when requested to do so. Failure to produce a valid game day ticket may result in ejection from the stadium.

Children two (2) years of age and under do not need a ticket to enter Lincoln Financial Field.

Will Call

The Will Call windows are located at the northwest side of the HeadHouse Plaza, next to the XFINITY Gate (formerly Comcast Gate). Will Call always opens at least 3 hours prior to kickoff. To claim tickets at will call, guests must show proper photo identification that matches the name on the tickets. Lincoln Financial Field does not accept any responsibility for third party will call.

VIP Will Call

The VIP Will Call windows are located at the Panasonic Club and Suites entrance (on the west side of the stadium) and also at the SCA Club and Suites entrance (on the east side of the stadium). Tickets are available here for guests with seating locations that include Club Seats, Red Zone Seats, Touchdown Club Seats, Lower Level Suites, Club Level Suites, Presidents’ Club Suites, and Red Zone Suites.

Eagles Fan Zone Seats

Eagles Fan Zone is located in Sections M9 to M14 of Lincoln Financial Field. Eagles Fan Zone tickets for Section M9 through M14 are valid for stadium admission. However, they do NOT entitle the ticket holders access to the SCA or Panasonic Club Lounges.

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How to get there?

Parking

The Philadelphia Police will continue to direct traffic patterns for fans leaving the Sports Complex. Please take a look at the maps below to see where traffic will be directed from each parking lot following a game. While you may be sent on a route you are not normally used to taking, the pattern is specifically designed to efficiently distribute traffic out of the Sports Complex.

Directions

From Bucks County, Doylestown, Hatboro, Warminster, Willow Grove, Northeast Philadelphia

Option #1: Take I-95 South to Broad Street, Exit 17 (right-hand lane). Follow this into stadium parking.

Option #2: I-95 South to Packer Ave, Exit 19 (bear right off exit), bear right at 2nd light onto Packer Ave. Cross over Darien Street and take the next left onto Lincoln Financial Field Way into stadium parking.

From Delaware, Maryland, Delaware County, Chester

Option #1: Take I-95 North past airport and Navy Yard to Broad Street, Exit 17 (formerly Exit 14) from the right-hand lane. Follow this into stadium parking.

Option #2: Take I-95 North to Packer Avenue, Exit 19 (formerly Exit 15).Take Packer Ave across Darien Street and turn left onto Lincoln Financial Field Way into stadium parking.

Option #3: Take I-95 North to Platt Bridge, Exit 13 (formerly Exit 11). After bridge turn right at 2nd light onto Pattison Ave then follow signs to parking.

From West Chester, Chester County

Option #1: Take Route 3, West Chester Pike, to I-476 south (Blue Route). Follow I-476 to I-95 north. Take I-95 north past the airport and Navy Yard to Broad Street, Exit 17 (formerly Exit 14) from the right-hand lane. Follow this into stadium parking.

Option #2: Take I-95 north to Packer Ave, Exit 19 (formerly Exit 15) and bear right off exit. Turn right at 2nd light onto Packer Ave. Turn left onto Broad Street and follow signs into stadium parking.

Option #3: Take I-95 north to Platt Bridge, Exit 13 (formerly Exit 11). After bridge turn right at 2nd light onto Pattison Ave then follow signs for stadium parking.

From Harrisburg, Lebanon, Reading, Pottstown

Option #1: Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike east to Valley Forge, Exit 326 (formerly Exit 24). At the Valley Forge exit, take I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) east all the way through Philadelphia. Use the Sports Complex exit, Exit 349 (formerly Exit 45). Make a right off the exit onto Broad Street. Follow signs to stadium parking.

Option #2: Take I-76 past Exit 349, take Packer Ave, Exit 350 (formerly Exit 46). Bear right onto Packer Ave, turn left onto Broad Street and follow stadium parking.

From Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Allentown, Bethlehem, Quakertown, Doylestown

Option #1: Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension (I-476) south. Cross over the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-276) and remain on I-476 south (now the Blue Route). On I-476 take Exit 16 (formerly Exit 6) and follow I-76 east (Schuylkill Expressway) all the way through Philadelphia. Use Exit 349, Sports Complex exit (formerly Exit 45). Make a right off the exit onto Broad Street. Follow signs into stadium parking.

Option #2: Take I-76 past Exit 349 to Packer Ave, Exit 350 (formerly Exit 46). Bear right onto Packer Ave, turn left onto Broad Street. Follow signs into stadium parking.

From Eastern Montgomery County

Option #1: Take Route 611 (Easton Road, Old York Road) south. As you near Philadelphia, signs change from Route 611 to Broad Street. Continue on Broad Street and make a right onto the Roosevelt Expressway (Route 1) south. Follow the Roosevelt Expressway to the Schuylkill Expressway (I-76) east all the way through Philadelphia. Use Exit 349, Sports Complex exit (formerly Exit 45). Make a right off the exit onto Broad Street. Follow signs to stadium parking.

Option #2: Take I-76 to Packer Ave, Exit 350 (formerly Exit 46). Bear right onto Packer Ave, turn left onto Broad Street and follow signs for parking.

From South Jersey

Option #1: Take the Walt Whitman Bridge. After crossing bridge into Philadelphia, take Broad Street, Exit 349 (formerly Exit 45). Make a left onto Broad Street as you come off the exit. Follow signs into stadium parking.

Option #2: After bridge, take Packer Ave, Exit 350 (formerly Exit 46). Bear right onto Packer Ave, turn left onto Broad Street and follow signs for stadium parking.

From New Jersey Turnpike Get off at Exit 3 (Route 168)

Turn slight right onto South Black Horse Pike. Merge ontop 295 – South. Follow signs to Walt Whitman Bridge. (See South Jersey directions.)

From Trenton Take Route 206 South to New Jersey Turnpike

See New Jersey Turnpike directions.

By public transportation

The quickest way to Lincoln Financial Field is south along the SEPTA Broad Street Subway Line. Exit at the last southbound stop, Pattison Avenue.

From Center City, North Philadelphia, South Philadelphia

Take the SEPTA Broad Street Subway Line south to Pattison Avenue. South Philadelphia alternative: Route 4 bus southbound to Broad Street.

From West Philadelphia

Take the Market-Frankford Line east to 15th Street Station, transfer to the Broad Street Line southbound to Pattison Avenue (no charge for transfer at 15th street).

From Suburbs — via train

Take Regional Rail train to Suburban Station (16th & JFK), walk through concourse to City Hall Station, transfer to Broad Street Line southbound to Pattison Avenue.

From Nearby Western Suburbs — via bus or trolley

Take a suburban bus or trolley route to 69th Street Terminal, transfer to eastbound Market-Frankford Line, ride to 15th Street Station, transfer to Broad Street Line southbound to Pattison Avenue.

From PATCO High-Speed line (originating in Lindenwold, NJ)

Take PATCO High-Speed line west to 12th/13th Walnut Street Station, connect with SEPTA Broad Street Line southbound at Walnut-Locust Station. Exit Broad Street Line at Pattison Avenue. Ask cashier at PATCO Station for round-trip ticket that’s good for fare on both PATCO and the Broad Street Line.

Last Subway Trains Following Night Games

SEPTA Broad Street Line subway trains are scheduled to depart from Pattison Avenue shortly after games end. If a game continues past midnight, shuttle buses operating on Broad Street will replace subway trains.

Where to eat?

For the best food options at The Linc, start in the north end zone plaza, where most fans enter into the stadium. This festive introduction features an area with several unique food carts including Brent Celek’s “Prime Stache,” which serves up a mean cheesesteak ($15). Bassett’s provides several BBQ options, while one spot over is a tent for McNally’s Tavern and their famous “Schmitter” sandwich ($12). To be able to devour this beast, one must hold out from eating at a tailgate. The Schmitter features steak, onions, tomatoes, cheese, grilled salami and a special sauce on a Kaiser roll. This area with the best food is a hike from some seating sections, so it may be best to grab something on your way in.

Inside the actual stadium, there are plenty of concession stands and they are expensive, like their counterparts outside. The choices throughout each concourse level include the requisite items, but they are less varied and disappointingly only a couple items are offered per stand. This is Philadelphia and thankfully several spots sell cheesesteaks.

The best choice is getting one from the Tony Luke’s stand ($11) near Section 114. Another sandwich worth trying is the Quick & Carmichael, named after two former wide receivers. The $12 item features either pulled chicken or pulled pork and for $17, the combination of both. There are also some good looking soft pretzels available, which is a Philadelphia favorite. Of course, Chickie’s & Pete’s sell their famous crab fries ($11) and chicken cutlets ($9).

Miller Lite and Budweiser are the prominent beers sold around the stadium and these are generally $8-$9, depending on the type. Other beers are available, but the local selection is limited. Coca-Cola provides the soda products and a regular is $5. For those that are not looking to drink alcohol, be sure to sign up for the Designated Driver program in the north plaza at ground level for a ticket to receive a free beverage.

Suites and lounges

There are 172 Luxury Suites at Lincoln Financial Field. They range in capacity from 12 to 40 people and cost $75,000 to $300,000 per year or $20,000 for a single game rental. The suites are located in six separate areas throughout the stadium. There are 3,040 luxury suite seats in total.

There are 2 exclusive 40,000 sq ft (3,700 m2) club lounges in the stadium. The lounge on the west side is the “Panasonic Lounge” and the one on the east side is the “SCA Club Lounge”. Suite holders and club seat holders have access to these 2 lounges. There are a total of 10,828 club seats in the stadium. These club seats feature some unique benefits above and beyond the lounges. One major benefit is the lounges open hours before the event, in most cases 2–4 hours. The lounges also have multiple full service bars in them. The seats in the club level are padded, and there is also a wait staff present to serve food and drinks.

Atmosphere

Set amongst a backdrop of seemingly endless rows of tailgates, Lincoln Financial Field’s exterior of exposed steel, beams, brick and glass is well designed to represent the character of Philadelphia. Walking towards the stadium from the north, the open corners and upper deck shape almost give the perception of an Eagle flying. Inside, the stadium is so well designed with angled seating sections enhancing the sightlines.

The lower deck is at a shallow grade, while the upper deck has more of a steeper pitch and all of the individual Midnight Green seats have backs and cupholders. Though the upper deck is high because of the below club section sandwiched between a layer of suites, the view is not bad at all. Various nooks and crannies give the stadium a non-uniform, unique appearance, while the open corners in the north end help to provide peaks of Center City (Philly’s downtown).

The outer gates open 2.5 hours before kickoff for access to the plaza behind the north end zone. This is a nice area to spend a little time as there is entertainment and live music to go along with the food trucks. The gates to the actual seating bowl open 1.5 hours before the game and once seated, the experience is enhanced by a pair of high-quality video boards at each end zone.

The only downfall is the usage of big ads on the sides, which cut down on the picture. For fantasy football junkies, there is a separate board that rolls through player stats and the WiFi in the stadium has recently been enhanced to handle the volume. Those looking to factor in weather, the highest several rows in the sideline 200s are underneath an overhang. The sun will shine brightest on Sections 115-125 and 219-231.

Game atmosphere is tremendous as The Linc is a very loud stadium that can provide a distinct home field advantage (so long as the fans don’t turn on their team). A Rocky themed introduction video is goosebump-inducing and the roar from the opening kick continues into the first possession. After an Eagles touchdown, “Fly Eagles Fly” is sung by pretty much everybody and topped off with a deafening “E-A-G-L-E-S Eagles!” at the end. During halftime, there’s a chance the Eagles Drumline performs and it is definitely worth sticking around for.

Neighborhood

The South Philadelphia Sports Complex, which also includes the nearby Wells Fargo Center and Citizens Bank Park, is located far away from the actual city of Philadelphia. To really experience the city, you would need to take a subway ride into center city.

There are some places, albeit limited, close to the stadium. The Xfinity Live entertainment center is across the street, roughly where the old Spectrum was located.

It is overpriced and is not really an entertainment center, but a few bars and restaurants together in one building. The star attraction here is the 32-foot screen at the NBC Sports Arena. The Victory Beer Hall is also another fine venue, especially for local brews. A couple of slightly lesser-known options nearby are McFadden’s, located on the first level outside of neighboring Citizens Bank Park and very good Holiday Inn (with a respectable sports bar called, shockingly enough, the Stadium Sports Bar) just past the baseball park.

Famous local sports bar Chickie’s and Pete’s is relatively close on Packard Avenue. There are hundreds of screens and video game options inside. The food is pretty good, too. The Crab Fries are famous here. You can park at Chickie’s and Pete’s for some games and they offer a shuttle bus to the games (“The Taxi Crab”). Just make sure you follow parking rules, as they will be quick to tow you if you don’t.

Some of the best cheesesteaks are located at Tony Luke’s on Oregon Avenue underneath I-95. Don’t fall for the more touristy Pat’s and Geno’s. Tony Luke’s offers more options with much better flavor. Tony Luke’s can get crowded before games, and still gets its share of tourists. For a more neighborly experience, go to Philip’s Steaks at 2234 West Passyunk Avenue. They are located in a safe neighborhood and offer free parking. Philip’s also has a surprisingly good cheeseburger, for a cheesesteak joint. Just remember you have to buy the drinks and fries at a different window than your main entree, which is a strange and unique Philly tradition.

The rest of Philadelphia is available to you a short ride away on the Broad Street subway line. A good suggestion is to try out the dive bar atmosphere of Good Dog Bar & Restaurant (224 S 15th Street), where their Mac and Cheese with Corn Flakes comes with an amazing blueberry cornbread. A few other great options are the charcuterie with cheese, duck pot pie and buffalo shrimp po’ boy.

Fans

It has been said that you can tell if the Eagles won or lost by just walking down Broad Street Monday morning as the mood of the city rides on the team. Philadelphia has a supremely passionate fan base that are seen as some of the most loyal, ardent supporters in the league. The city also draws the ire of many when the words “Philadelphia Fans” are uttered. Clearly, they have a bad reputation and the stories have been repeated ad nauseam.

Additionally, these people at the games are in the significant minority. In terms of attending a game at The Linc wearing the jersey of the visiting team, you may get heckled, but as long as you are respectful, it is highly unlikely to run into any problems.

Now, there is an exception as attending a division game rooting for the Cowboys, Giants or Redskins may not be the best idea.

Eagles fans fill their stadium every Sunday and consistently rank in the Top 8 for NFL attendance by % of capacity. All the more impressive is the lack of empty seats at a game, in a day and age where it is easy to spot stadiums with open areas during a session of NFL RedZone. The crowd in Philadelphia turns The Linc into a very loud place and though they are quick to boo and get mad at their team, it is all because they care so much. That’s way better than sitting in a stadium where everyone is half-watching and playing on their phone.

History

Some fans call it The Linc, but whatever people call it, all fans agree that Lincoln Financial Field is a vast improvement over Veterans Stadium. For over three decades, the Eagles shared the multipurpose Veterans Stadium with the Philadelphia Phillies (MLB).  However, they began to want a new stadium for several reasons. Veterans Stadium was considered one of the worst venues in the league, in part because it was known as having the worst turf in football. Eagles owner, Norman Braman, wanted to build a new stadium similar to Ralph Wilson Stadium in Buffalo.

Braman sold the team to Jeffrey Lurie, who continued the quest for a new stadium in Philadelphia. For over five years, the Eagles struggled to gain financial support for a stadium. When the State of Pennsylvania approved funding, the City of Philadelphia and the Eagles agreed on a deal to construct a stadium. Construction adjacent to Veterans Stadium on a new stadium began in April 2001. Lincoln Financial Group, a financial services firm that has its headquarters in downtown Philadelphia, agreed to pay $139.6 million for the naming rights.

The Eagles played their first game at Lincoln Financial Field against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 8, 2003. Located at 11^th Street and Pattison Avenue in the Philadelphia Sports Complex, the facility looks similar to other NFL stadiums. Nearly two-thirds of the seats are located on the sidelines and are 60 feet from the field. Two three tier grandstands of seats are located on both sides of the gridiron and two tier sections of seats are located beyond the endzones.

The stadium features three open plaza corners for views of the city and into the stadium. Atop Lincoln Financial Field, a pair of wing-like coverings protect some fans from the elements in the upper deck but serve to focus stadium noise back towards the field, enhancing the game experience. Video/scoreboards are located between the lower and upper decks in the endzones.

A number of amenities are at Lincoln Financial Field, including 117 luxury suites, 9,000 club seats, a 100,00 square foot fan oriented plaza and an Eagles team store. The renovation project included the addition of 1,600 seats (800 in the southwest corner, 600 in the northeast corner and 200 in the northwest corner), new HD video/scoreboards in each end-zone, adding pedestrian bridges connecting the upper deck concourses, upgrading luxury suites and adding historical imagery throughout the stadium. With the completion of this expansion, Lincoln Financial Field now has a seating capacity of 69,176.

Lincoln Financial Field hosted its first hockey game as the NHL Stadium Series was played at the stadium on February 23, 2019 between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers.