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HOME OF THE EAGLES • NATURAL GRASS

LINCOLN FINANCIAL FIELD PHILADELPHIA

Capacity 69,176 · 5 WC matches · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · 2hr from NYC

69,176
Capacity
5
WC Matches
2003
Built
2hr
From NYC
Natural
Grass
Open
Air
Venue details

LINCOLN FINANCIAL FIELD — Key Facts

LINCOLN FINANCIAL FIELD — complete fact sheet
DetailInformation
Full nameLincoln Financial Field ("The Linc")
Location1 Lincoln Financial Field Way, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Capacity (WC 2026)69,176
SurfaceNatural grass (Kentucky bluegrass/ryegrass mix)
RoofOpen-air (no roof)
OpenedAugust 3, 2003
Cost$512 million USD
NFL tenantPhiladelphia Eagles
LocationSouth Philadelphia Sports Complex
Distance to PHL airport~8 km northwest of stadium
Distance to NYC via Amtrak~95 km; ~70 min by Amtrak Northeast Regional
TransitSEPTA Broad Street Line / Pattison station
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LINCOLN FINANCIAL FIELD — World Cup 2026
June–July 2026

LINCOLN FINANCIAL FIELD Match Schedule

FIFA World Cup 2026 matches — LINCOLN FINANCIAL FIELD
DateMatchRoundKickoff
Jun 15, MonGroup C — MatchGroup CTBD
Jun 19, FriGroup E — MatchGroup ETBD
Jun 22, MonGroup G — MatchGroup GTBD
Jun 26, FriGroup I — Final matchdayGroup ITBD
Jul 3, FriRound of 32 — MatchR32TBD

Lincoln Financial Field Philadelphia: complete FIFA World Cup 2026 guide

Lincoln Financial Field — universally known as "The Linc" — is the second-easternmost US World Cup venue and one of the most accessible for Canadian fans from Ontario and Quebec. Located in South Philadelphia's sports complex, it sits just 8 kilometres from Philadelphia International Airport and approximately 70 minutes by Amtrak from New York Penn Station. For the 2026 World Cup it will host five matches across the group stages and Round of 32, with a natural grass surface befitting the cathedral of Eagles-fan passion that it is.

Location advantage: between New York and Washington

Philadelphia occupies a strategic position on the Northeast Corridor, America's most rail-dense intercity route. Amtrak Acela and Northeast Regional trains connect New York Penn Station (95km northeast) to Philadelphia 30th Street Station in 70–90 minutes; from Washington DC (225km south) the journey is approximately 90–120 minutes. For Canadian fans attending both MetLife Stadium (NYC) and Lincoln Financial in the same trip, Amtrak makes a multi-stadium itinerary entirely practical without needing a rental car. The SEPTA Broad Street Line subway runs directly from downtown Philadelphia to Pattison station, adjacent to the stadium, in approximately 20 minutes from City Hall.

Philadelphia airport convenience

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is only 8 kilometres from The Linc — one of the shortest airport-to-stadium distances of any World Cup 2026 venue. Air Canada connects Toronto directly to Philadelphia. The SEPTA Airport Line rail connects PHL to downtown Philadelphia and onward to the stadium, making the arrival-to-match-seat journey potentially under 60 minutes from wheels-down.

The Linc atmosphere

Philadelphia Eagles fans have cultivated a reputation as among the most passionate — and intense — in NFL history. For international soccer fans, the energy this fan culture has embedded in the stadium itself provides a uniquely atmospheric venue even when the Eagles are not playing. The tight, steeply raked upper decks create excellent acoustics, meaning that World Cup atmosphere at Lincoln Financial is likely to compare favourably with more modern, acoustically neutral venues in the tournament. See our Lincoln Financial Field World Cup 2026.

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Lincoln Financial Field Philadelphia: World Cup Guide

Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field — known locally as "The Linc" — hosts 5 group-stage matches for FIFA World Cup 2026. The Eagles' 69,796-capacity stadium sits in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex alongside Citizens Bank Park (baseball) and Wells Fargo Center (hockey/basketball), one of the highest concentrations of top-tier sports venues anywhere in North America. The complex infrastructure handles large events efficiently.

Philadelphia's historical significance to North American fans adds context: the city hosted the US Bicentennial in 1976, and the Declaration of Independence was signed here in 1776. For visiting internationals, the historic district is 20 minutes from the stadium and easily combined with match day. Philadelphia maintains a direct train connection to New York City (Amtrak, 1h 15min) making dual-city trips practical.

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 9km from the stadium — one of the shortest airport-to-venue distances of any World Cup host city. Direct Canadian routes include Toronto (1h 20min) and Montreal (1h 10min). SEPTA routes 17 and B connect directly to the stadium; the Broad Street Line subway stops at AT&T Station, 10 minutes' walk from The Linc.

Match day temperatures in June-July average 28°C with moderate humidity. The open-air venue has no roof but the stadium bowl creates some shade for upper-deck spectators in afternoon matches. The stadium's premium clubs on the Mezzanine level offer air-conditioned viewing areas bookable through official FIFA hospitality packages.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup marks the first edition with 48 national teams competing across 16 cities in Canada, the United States and Mexico. With 104 matches scheduled from June 11 to July 19, 2026, this tournament sets a new record for the largest World Cup in history. Three host nations competing simultaneously creates a cross-border sporting event unlike anything football has seen before. BC Place in Vancouver, BMO Field in Toronto and the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City are among the most iconic venues on the roster.