WC26 USA · PA TRANSIT TIER 1

Philadelphia.

Lincoln Financial Field 69,176 seats · Philadelphia, PA

Opened 2003 in South Philadelphia. Home of the Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) and Philadelphia Union (MLS). Part of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex alongside Citizens Bank Park and Wells Fargo Center. Temporarily renamed Philadelphia Stadium during the 2026 World Cup per FIFA commercial naming policy.

From airport
45MIN
From downtown
15MIN
Capacity
69K
Matches
6
01

Airport to stadium

SEPTA Airport Line + Broad Street Line
~45 min

SEPTA Airport Line: PHL to Center City to Broad Street Line to NRG Station

  1. Board the SEPTA Airport Line at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Trains run every 30 minutes to Center City stations (30th Street, Jefferson/City Hall, or Temple University).

    25 min
  2. Transfer to the SEPTA Broad Street Line (BSL) at City Hall Station or Jefferson Station heading south toward Pattison Station. Exit at NRG Station (formerly Pattison) -- one stop before the end of the line.

    20 min
  3. Exit NRG Station. Lincoln Financial Field is a 15-20 minute walk south through the sports complex. Follow the crowd or signs to the stadium.

    18 min
02

Downtown to stadium

SEPTA Broad Street Line
15 min

Broad Street Line: City Hall / Jefferson to NRG Station

  1. Board the Broad Street Line (orange line) southbound at City Hall, Jefferson, or any BSL station in Center City. Head toward Pattison. Match-day frequency is increased.

    15 min
  2. Exit at NRG Station. Walk south through the sports complex to Lincoln Financial Field, following signs and the crowd.

    18 min
03

Last mile to the gate

Walk

18-min walk from NRG Station through the sports complex

NRG Station is in the heart of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. The walk to Lincoln Financial Field is flat and well-marked.

Shuttle

FREE return rides on Broad Street Line after all 6 matches

Post-match rides home on the Broad Street Line from NRG Station are FREE for all match ticket holders after all six World Cup matches at Lincoln Financial Field. Show your match ticket at the gate.

Rideshare

Rideshare: designated zones on Pattison Ave

Rideshare pickup on Pattison Avenue. Post-match demand can be high but the free BSL return ride makes this unnecessary for most fans heading back to Center City.

04

Fixtures at Lincoln Financial Field

  • Match 7 Group Stage June 14, 2026

    TBD vs TBD

  • Match 31 Group Stage June 19, 2026

    TBD vs TBD

  • Match 45 Group Stage June 22, 2026

    TBD vs TBD

  • Match 60 Group Stage June 25, 2026

    TBD vs TBD

  • Match 72 Group Stage June 27, 2026

    TBD vs TBD

  • Match 90 Round of 16 July 4, 2026

    TBD vs TBD

05

Intercity connections

06

Weather during the tournament

85-90 F (29-32 C) highs, 65-72 F (18-22 C) lows

Humidity
Moderate to high (58-68%)
Rainfall
Thunderstorms possible in June and July, most common in the afternoon and evening. About 5-7 rain days per month.

Philadelphia summers are hot and humid. Lincoln Financial Field is an open-air stadium with limited shade. Hydrate well and arrive via the air-conditioned Broad Street Line. The free post-match return train is one of the best fan benefits at any venue.

Last verified 2026-05-16. Sources: SEPTA, cbsnews.com/philadelphia, philadelphia.gov/2026, Amtrak. See full sources & disclaimer.

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