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Our city guides are meant to showcase the best of a metropolitan area from the perspective of a sports fan visiting Philadelphia to watch their favorite teams in a game or two. Here’s our guide to the best of Philadelphia sports travel.

As far as sports atmospheres go, Philadelphia has one of the most unique among American cities.

By “unique,” what we mean is that with Philadelphia sports fans, what you see is what you get. They wear their hearts on their sleeves, exposed for all to see, including the warts.

This can be quite intimidating to outsiders, and is a large reason why Philadelphia has developed a reputation as having boorish, terrible sports fans and why fans of visiting teams are often advised not to visit.

We’re on record saying they’re not as bad as that , though, and as long as you don’t plan on parading through Lincoln Financial Field shoving your Giants gear in all the Eagles fans’ faces, you shouldn’t let reputation keep you from enjoying a few days seeing games in the City of Brotherly Love.

We at Itinerant Fan have the added benefit of having lived in the Philadelphia region for several years, and witnessed the transformation of the city’s sports venues from outdated (Veterans Stadium, the Spectrum) to brand-spankin’-new (Citizens Bank Park, Lincoln Financial Field) in the early 2000s. The stadiums, as well as the rest of the city, can be a happening place to be if you know where to go.

So yes, take that sports travel vacation to Philadelphia — whether you’re there to cheer on the home teams or the visitors, this guide will show you where to go.

Map of Philadelphia sports venues and attractions

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Where to watch sports in Philadelphia

Philadelphia has made it easy for fans of its sports teams by placing most of its professional venues (soccer’s Subaru Park being the exception) in what it calls the Sports Complex in South Philly.

And it’s been like this dating back to the 1960s, when the old Veterans Stadium and Spectrum (as well as John F. Kennedy Stadium, a track/football facility) were located across the street from each other at the revered intersection of Broad and Pattison streets.

Those stadiums are gone now, their footprints used as parking and entertainment for patrons of the newer buildings as South Philly remains the center for all things sports.

Subaru Park, home of the Union, is located a few miles south of the Sports Complex in the town of Chester.

For a more distant look back at the Philadelphia sports team scene, head to the corner of 20th and Lehigh in North Philly. Now the site of a church, this block is where Shibe Park , the onetime home of the Philadelphia Athletics and Phillies, stood. The rowhouses along 20th Street on which fans would watch games from the rooftops still stand.

Primary sports venues in Philadelphia

• Citizens Bank Park : Home of the Phillies. Located at 1 Citizens Bank Way inside the Sports Complex.

• Lincoln Financial Field : Home of the Eagles. Located at 1 Lincoln Financial Field Way inside the Sports Complex.

• Wells Fargo Center : Home of the Flyers and 76ers. Located at 3601 S. Broad Street inside the Sports Complex.

• Subaru Park : Home of the Union. Located at 1 Stadium Drive in the suburb of Chester.

Citizens Bank Park

Arriving and getting around Philadelphia

If Philadelphia residents find the fact all their stadiums are in one place mighty convenient, so too should the sports travel vacationer — especially because the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) lies just across the Schuylkill River from the Sports Complex, with two major bridges (including Interstate 95) spanning the two locales. The airport is an American Airlines hub.

If fares to PHL for your trip are too high for your liking, you can always consider the geography of the Eastern Seaboard — New York is two hours north by car/train, and Baltimore is 90 minutes south. Try flying into one of those cities instead and make it a true sports road trip, since it’s so easy to do.

If you do try this and travel into Philly by train, the city’s 30th Street Station is on the edge of Center City (folks in these parts don’t call it downtown) and serves as a major transit hub — from there most other parts of the city are accessible via SEPTA (stands for Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority), including the Sports Complex.

You can also arrive in Philadelphia by bus, as Greyhound operates a depot at 1001 Filbert Street in Center City.

If you’re coming in by car, chances are you’re on I-95, the East Coast’s lifeline. If you see signs for either the Ben Franklin or Walt Whitman bridges, you’re close to both Center City and the Sports Complex, but just take heed that you don’t wind up on either bridge or else you’ll be crossing into New Jersey and will need to pay toll to get back across the Delaware River.

Where to stay

Perhaps surprisingly, there are few hotels within walking distance of the Sports Complex. The one hotel close by is the Live! Hotel and Casino , just north of Citizens Bank Park.

If there are no games going on, the area is mostly residential/industrial and pretty quiet, so it’s not really a place where a visitor would want to hang around without a local to guide them around.

Center City, about five miles to the north, is where most of the action in Philadephia is, and where most visitors — and fans of the sports teams — stay during their travels because of the abundance of hotels. Many of them are located between City Hall (where Broad and Market streets converge to form one giant traffic circle) and the Independence Hall/Liberty Bell area at 6th and Market.

If you have a car and are looking to save on lodging rates, you could do a lot worse than the area around the airport, which boasts the closest bank of brand-name hotels to the Sports Complex.

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Getting around

SEPTA’s Broad Street line travels between Center City and the Sports Complex, its southern terminus being Pattison Street (so when the line ends, you know it’s time to get off). The station is called NRG Station in a nod to corporate sponsorship, but don’t let that confuse you too much.

If you’re not staying anywhere near the Broad Street line, know that you have to get to it somehow in order to reach the Sports Complex — no other lines come close. That also means that no matter where you board (outside of the South Philly stops on the line), you will have to go through Center City.

Bus service is also plentiful along Broad Street, one of the city’s major thoroughfares, so it’s possible to reach the Sports Complex by bus (we can’t imagine it’s too efficient on crowded game days, though).

The Sports Complex also sits near the intersection of two main highways, Interstates 95 and 76, and depending on from which direction you’re approaching, Citizens Bank Park and Lincoln Financial Field can’t be missed (try driving past the Linc on I-95 sometime — it looks like the stadium is practically hanging over the highway).

Subaru Park is about 5-6 miles south of the Sports Complex on Interstate 95 — follow it south to Route 322 toward the Commodore Barry Bridge. Again, though, exit at Route 291 and don’t get on the bridge lest you find yourself in Jersey.

Gameday parking

The Sports Complex might be a bit removed from Center City, but the advantage of that is that there’s a sea of parking surrounding the stadiums. The lots for every venue are typically open for any event, meaning that, for example, you can park in the Wells Fargo Center lot for a Phillies game at Citizens Bank Park.

Cheaper parking can be found near the Sports Complex if you’re willing to walk, as there are a number of nearby industrial parking lots as well as a smattering of street parking. But if you’re visiting Philly and don’t really know your way around, it’s best that you stick to the official parking lots.

Things to see and do in Philadelphia

Even if your reason for coming to Philadelphia is sports travel, the region has so much more to offer. Here’s a guide to some of the things to see and do during your travels through Philadelphia while not watching the sports teams:

Arts and culture sights

Most Philadelphia travel guides begin with the section of town that includes Independence Hall , the Liberty Bell Center , the Museum of the American Revolution and the National Constitution Center , all located on a three-block strip of land in the eastern part of Center City. This is the heart of where all the revolutionary-era sights are in the city, and all of it can generally be seen over the course of a morning or afternoon.

From there, you’ll pass all sorts of interesting sights as you head west through Center City. Stop at historic Philadelphia City Hall , topped with a statue of city father William Penn and including an observation deck.

Continue your travels through Philadelphia across the street at Love Park and the famous “Love” sculpture , and then guide your way down the picturesque Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Along the way you’ll pass several museums, including the Franklin Institute for science and the Rodin Museum , honoring the famous sculpturist, before arriving at the city’s revered Philadelphia Museum of Art .

And if you’re a sports and/or movie fan, you can run up the art museum steps the way Rocky Balboa did — sure, it’s cliché, but visitors do it all the time. There’s also a Rocky statue near the foot of the steps.

Farther west of the museum, you’ll find Boathouse Row , a collection of historic boathouses linking the bank of the Schuylkill River and a favorite place for visitors and residents alike to stroll and take pictures.

Party around Philly

South Street is well known as a happening area for Philadelphia nightlife, and is often a good place to spot athletes from the local teams. Manayunk is a little more off the beaten path but boasts its own hot spots for nightlife.

Rittenhouse Square , closer to City Hall, is also quite popular but caters to a more affluent crowd. Some of the city’s most high-end hotels and restaurants can be found in and around the surrounding blocks.

Other good places for nightlife in Philly include University City , where students from nearby Penn and Drexel go to party, and Penn’s Landing , the revitalized riverfront area that includes beer gardens and food stands as well as family-friendly activities such as ice skating.

Roast pork sandwich from DiNic’s

What to eat in Philadelphia

Most first-time visitors to Philadelphia seek out the cheesesteak, and rightfully so — it’s mentioned prominently in most travel guides, and there are many places to sample it, including the stadiums. So you’ll have easy access to it whether you’re in Philadelphia to watch the sports teams or not.

The epicenter of cheesesteak culture is the intersection of 9th and Passyunk in South Philly, not far from the Sports Complex. There you’ll find two of the most well-known (and rival) cheesesteak purveyors, Pat’s King of Steaks (1237 E. Passyunk Ave.) and Geno’s Steaks (1219 S. 9th Street).

While Pat’s and Geno’s are giants, there are many other cheesesteak sellers worth trying. Save room for worthy competitors such as Tony Luke’s (39 E. Oregon Ave.), Campo’s (214 Market Street), Jim’s Steaks (400 South Street) and John’s Roast Pork (14 E. Snyder Ave.).

Most of the eateries mentioned above also sell the roast pork sandwich, which is often relegated to second billing in the land of the cheesesteak but is absolutely worth trying as well. If not John’s Roast Pork or Tony Luke’s, try it at DiNic’s inside  Reading Terminal Market in Center City, which serves one of the most well-regarded roast pork sandwiches in town.

Pat’s and Geno’s are also part of the Italian Market neighborhood (9th Street north of Washington), a mile-long stretch featuring Italian restaurants, markets, bakeries and more.

Oh, and don’t leave Philly without stopping at Wawa , a convenience store chain that has nothing short of a cult following among residents. You could do a lot worse food-wise than getting a hoagie and coffee at Wawa — and don’t you dare speak ill of it to the locals!

More sports

Philadelphia is considered a hub of college basketball thanks to its “ Big 5 ” schools — La Salle, Penn, Saint Joseph’s, Temple and Villanova. Most games involving one of the teams is an event around town, and Penn’s home gym, the Palestra , is a building worth visiting in its own right thanks to its illustrious history.

Speaking of Penn, the Penn Relays track event takes place every spring at Franklin Field on the Penn campus.

If college football is your thing, Temple plays in the Football Bowl Subdivision and hosts home games at Lincoln Financial Field.

Original publish date:  June 19, 2013 Most recent update: August 30, 2023

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Through experience or reputation, Philadelphia is known to fans as one of the best sports cities in the nation.

Baseball’s Phillies and football’s Eagles date back to the origins of their leagues. Basketball’s 76ers and hockey’s Flyers achieved marquee status through early and continued success. And soccer’s Union seamlessly joined just this century.

Uniforms with “Philadelphia” on the front have featured names of the best to ever play on the back like Schmidt, Chamberlain, Clarke, Bednarik, Carlton, Dawkins and Iverson.

The history and prestige of Philadelphia’s teams are exceeded only by the passion and fervor of their ardent fans. A connection exists deeper than mere fandom, more a true investment in the teams, “we” win or lose, not “they.” That bond can best be summed up in the words of former Flyers coach Fred Shero, “Win today and walk together forever.”

Those fans congregate at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex , where the four top major teams all play. (The Union play in nearby Chester.) Citizens Bank Park is one of the most beautiful in baseball, intimidating Lincoln Financial Field has sold out every game for the last 25 years and Wells Fargo Center echoes the intensity transferred from the legendary Spectrum. Each venue has its own character, and is a perfect place to cheer (or boo, when warranted) while enjoying great food, beer, friendships and an unmatched atmosphere.

Major leagues are just the start. Philadelphia also is a college basketball hotspot, a hotbed for boxing , golf and running and where many smaller leagues have found success. And spectators from across the nation converge on Philly for annual events like the Penn Relays , the Army–Navy Game and the Head of the Schuylkill Regatta .

Here is a primer on everything you need to know about sports in Greater Philadelphia.

Major League Sports

Philadelphia Phillies (Major League Baseball)

The oldest pro sports franchise in the city is the Philadelphia Phillies , founded in 1883.

The team has captured two World Series titles — in 1980 and 2008 — and eight National League pennants.

Some of baseball’s greatest have taken the field for “The Fightin’ Phils,” including Robin Roberts and Rich Ashburn from the 1950s era, Mike Schmidt and Steve Carlton from the ’70s and ’80s, Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley from the 2000s, and recent stars like Bryce Harper and Aaron Nola.

Citizens Bank Park   — Photo courtesy Philadelphia Phillies

The Phillies have played at gorgeous Citizens Bank Park since 2004, moving from iconic Veterans Stadium.

The cozy ballpark holds 43,000 fans with views of the Center City skyline over the outfield wall. Ashburn Alley, a concessions corridor behind centerfield, features numerous food stands (check out Bull’s BBQ, Chickie’s & Pete’s, Federal Donuts and plenty of cheesesteaks ), an interactive kids play area, the Phillies Wall of Fame, a merch store, rooftop bleachers and an intimate view directly into the visiting bullpen. Full-service restaurant pubs include Harry The K’s and Pass & Stow.

Phillie Phanatic   — Photo courtesy the Philadelphia Phillies

The fans, attired in red or maroon, are among the most impassioned and involved in sports. The atmosphere at “The Bank” is loud, enthusiastic and intimidating to opponents, and many players choose to come play for the Phillies because of it.

The team also features arguably the best mascot in baseball, the Phillie Phanatic , a large friendly green birdlike creature designed by an alumni of Jim Henson’s Muppet shop.

Philadelphia Eagles (National Football League)

Whether clad in midnight or Kelly green, the Philadelphia Eagles are one of the most recognized football franchises in the world.

Founded in 1933, the team owns 15 division titles, five conference championships, three NFL titles and a Super Bowl victory in 2017.

With a lengthy list of greats including Chuck Bednarik, Reggie White, Donovan McNabb, Brian Dawkins, Steve Van Buren, Jason Kelce and Brandon Graham, “the Birds” have been consistently successful over much of their existence.

Eagles’ fans have earned a reputation that exceeds the reality (but only a little), best described as fervently loyal. (See: the tired story of targeting a raggedy Santa with snowballs.)

“Go Birds” is as common a greeting in Philly as hey or “yo.” The atmosphere at Lincoln Financial Field (opened in 2003) is raucous, but all in good fun. Each home game weekend, there are few better experiences in the NFL (even when boos ring out from time to time). Arrive in Eagles gear and cheer along. Arrive in a Cowboys or Giants jersey and prepare for friendly ribbing and razzing.

Lincoln Financial Field   — Photo courtesy Philadelphia Eagles

Experiencing an Eagles game at “The Linc” is overwhelming in the best way. The stadium holds nearly 68,000 fans, and has sold out every home game since 1999. Among over 60 concession stands are Zac’s Burgers, Tony Luke’s, Chickie’s & Pete’s, and the Quick & Carmichael.

Two recent major motion pictures have featured the Eagles, Invincible , the story of walk-on Vince Papale, and Silver Linings Playbook starring Philly’s own Bradley Cooper.

Philadelphia 76ers (National Basketball Association)

1-2-3-4-5-76ers. Play the song when the Sixers post a win.

The 76ers moved to Philadelphia in 1963 after two decades as the Syracuse Nationals. It didn’t take long to win their first title in Philly in 1967, adding a second in 1983, along with four more Eastern Conference championships.

Wells Fargo Center   — Photo by Visit Philadelphia

Over the years, many of the league’s best have called Philly home, like Wilt Chamberlain, Charles Barkley, Moses Malone, Julius “Dr. J” Erving, Allen Iverson and Joel Embiid.

Sixers’ fans are passionate and knowledgeable in a positive and celebratory atmosphere. Games at the Wells Fargo Center are always full of entertainment, from the tradition of having a local celebrity or newsmaker ring a replica Liberty Bell for luck before games to the playing of that funky theme song after a victory and everything in-between, like post-game concerts and the Sixers Dream Team Dancers. Famous superfans — Meek Mill and Kevin Hart to M. Night Shyamalan and Will & Jada Pinkett Smith — sit regularly at courtside, high-fiving with “regular” fans.

Check out some of Wells Fargo Center’s top amenities in the section about their Flyers co-tenants below.

Philadelphia Flyers (National Hockey League)

The iconic Flying-P logo of the Philadelphia Flyers has remained unchanged since the team’s expansion debut in 1967.

It took just seven seasons for Bobby Clarke, Bernie Parent and the “Broad Street Bullies” to capture their first Stanley Cup in 1974, repeating a year later. The team reached the Final six more times over the next four decades, including three appearances in the 1980s, again in 1997 led by Hall of Famer Eric Lindros and a Cinderella run in 2010.

The team even nudged the course of the Cold War with an underdog victory over the Soviet Central Red Army team in 1976.

  — Photo by Visit Philadelphia

The environment at the Wells Fargo Center is loud and persistent. The crowd, many decked in orange and black jerseys bearing their favorite childhood skater on the reverse, is known for its high “hockey IQ.” Fans are ready to erupt the moment a goal is scored (or a scrum breaks out), but just as pumped for a great pass or monster save.

The team’s profile was raised exponentially in 2018 with the introduction of their now-world-famous giant orange mascot, Gritty , who has become a media (and internet) darling.

For both Flyers and 76ers games, there’s plenty of fun and food available throughout Wells Fargo Center before and during games. The arena, opened in 1996, boasts over 40 options for food and drink, including Federal Donuts, Shake Shack, Chickie’s & Pete’s and Marc Vetri’s MVP, plus restaurants such as Garces Eats, Launch Test Kitchen and Stephen Starr’s Adrian, and full-service bars like Clarkie’s & Chamberlain’s, The Center Bar and whiskey spot Showplace Bar.

Other features include a 6,600-square-foot 4K LED center-hung scoreboard (that can spout fire), the Gritty C.O.M.M.A.N.D Center for kids and a rage room known as the Disassembly Room.

Philadelphia Union (Major League Soccer)

The Philadelphia Union have been thrilling soccer fans since 2010, including capturing the 2020 Supporters’ Shield for best regular season record, three U.S. Open Cup finals appearances and a run to the MLS championship match in 2022.

Subaru Park   — Photo courtesy the Philadelphia Union

Some of the sport’s top players have taken the pitch for the Union, including Andre Blake, Sébastien Le Toux, Alejandro Bedoya, Dániel Gazdag and Ilsinho.

Stunning soccer-specific Subaru Park in Chester has hosted matches since the Union’s debut season. The crowd brings together the liveliness of European soccer and the ardor of Philly fans. The stadium holds nearly 20,000, led by the friendly but rowdy Sons of Ben supporters’ group who enjoy their own private entrance leading to a 2,000-seat dedicated cheering section known as The River End.

The marquee feature of the stadium is the impressive views of the Commodore Barry Bridge, which soars above the site, and the Delaware River below. Sideline stands are covered by cantilevered roofs designed to protect fans from the elements without obstructing the view.

Concessions include favorites like cheesesteaks from Philip’s Steaks, soft pretzels shaped like the Union’s logo and local craft beer. Fans gather outside in Subaru Plaza for pregame parties, pet adoption events, a pop-up bar and a community produce garden.

College Sports

NCAA College Basketball

For a century, Philadelphia has been a hotbed for college basketball, led by its seven-decade old informal league of area college programs known as the Big 5.

Founded in 1955, the association consists of the city’s six Division I-A schools — the Villanova Wildcats, Temple Owls, Penn Quakers, LaSalle Explorers, St. Joseph’s Hawks and Drexel Dragons — who compete for the annual title of Big 5 champions based on head-to-head matchups.

In all, the six schools have garnered four NCAA National Championships and four NIT titles while producing stars like Kyle Lowry, Jameer Nelson, Aaron McKie, Malik Rose, Tom Gola, Jerome Allen, Guy Rodgers, Lionel Simmons and Mark Macon.

The Big 5 has also awarded a women’s champion since 1980. Three more area schools compete in NCAA Division II basketball: the Thomas Jefferson Rams, Holy Family Tigers and Chestnut Hill Griffins.

  — Photo by G. Carroccio

The Palestra in West Philadelphia, which dates back to 1927, is known as the “Cathedral of College Basketball.” It’s Penn’s home arena (and was the traditional home to the Big 5), as well as the site of the first-ever NCAA Tournament Final, and has hosted more regular season men’s games than any arena in America.

St. Joe’s plays at Hagan Arena, with LaSalle at Tom Gola Arena, Temple at The Liacouras Center and Drexel at Daskalakis Athletic Center. Villanova hosts most games on campus at Finneran Pavilion, with bigger matchups at the Wells Fargo Center (which also hosts a new annual Big 5 tournament).

Smaller Leagues and Sports

As big sports leagues take center stage, Philadelphia has long been friendly to smaller leagues and lesser-known sports. Tickets are affordable with better seats, a family-friendly atmosphere and non-stop action.

Philadelphia Wings (National Lacrosse League)

Indoor lacrosse teams named the Philadelphia Wings date back to the 1970s, including the version that captured six championships between 1989 and 2001.

The current Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League have played at Wells Fargo Center since 2018. Games are filled with continuous play, tons of scoring, non-stop music and hype, kid-friendly activities, and tons of giveaways.

  — Photo courtesy Philadelphia Wings

Philadelphia Waterdogs, Premier Lacrosse League

The city’s newest team is the Philadelphia Waterdogs of the Premier Lacrosse League, professional college-style field lacrosse.

Founded in 2020, the team was awarded to Philly in 2024, playing select home games at Villanova Stadium and Subaru Park, where the team won the league title in 2022 and reached the semifinals in 2023.

Philadelphia Phoenix, Ultimate Frisbee Association

The Philadelphia Phoenix play in the Ultimate Frisbee Association. Informally known as Frisbee football, the sport is similar to football in that teams toss a disc player to player downfield with the goal of scoring in an endzone.

The Phoenix, founded in 2013, play home games at the South Philadelphia Supersite which offers great bleacher seating and Philly favorite concessions.

Individual Sports

The Philadelphia area is also an important stronghold for fans of individual (non-team) sports from tennis to billiards to skating, but is most well-known for its golf and boxing history, events and figures.

PGA and LPGA Golf Tournaments

The Philadelphia region is home to two of golf’s premier professional courses.

Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square and Ardmore’s Merion Golf Club (both in Delaware County ) have both held numerous PGA and LPGA championship events over their histories.

Aronimink Golf Club , founded in 1896, has hosted many prestigious events including the 1962 PGA Championship, the 2020 Women’s PGA Championship, and the 2023 Senior PGA Championship, and will be site of the 2026 PGA Championship, in conjunction with the nation’s semiquincentennial .

Merion Golf Club opened the same year as Aronimink, with a resume just as impressive. The course hosted the U.S. Open on five occasions (including 1930, when Bobby Jones’ victory clinched the first-ever Grand Slam), with three more scheduled in 2030, 2040 and 2050, along with the U.S. Women’s Open in 2034 and 2046.

Philly Boxing History

The most famous boxer from Philadelphia, Rocky Balboa , didn’t exist off the silver screen, but the city has a long and significant history of producing real-life champions and holding prominent events.

Any discussion about boxing in Philly starts with “Smokin’ Joe” Frazier. One of the greatest of all time, Frazier took heavyweight gold at the 1964 Olympics, held the heavyweight title from 1968 to 1973 and defeated by Muhammad Ali in “The Fight of the Century” in 1971. The building from which he ran his gym from 1975 until his death in 2011 can still be seen North Philly.

Other prominent Philadelphia-born or bred boxers include former world champions Bernard Hopkins, Danny Garcia, Meldrick Taylor, Buster Drayton and Tyrell Biggs.

The nearly 40-year-old sports hall in South Philly now known as 2300 Arena had been named “Venue of the Year” by ESPN2 boxing. Several boxing events are also contested at Parx Casino & Racing in Bensalem, Temple’s Liacouras Center and other sites.

Annual Sporting Events

Philadelphia is also home to a number of key national events and tournaments which return annually.

These events bring nationwide attention to Philly and create a deep connection between the city, the athletes who travel to compete and the fans who make the pilgrimage.

College Football: Army–Navy Game

About halfway between West Point and Annapolis, Philadelphia was a natural choice to host the college football’s annual Army–Navy Game , which it has done 90 out of 125 times.

The rivalry matchup between the U.S. Military Academy Black Knights and U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen has been hosted at JFK Stadium, Franklin Field, Veterans Stadium and now Lincoln Financial Field.

Spectators experience constant cheers of “Beat Navy” and “Beat Army,” traditions like the friendly “prisoner exchange,” the National Anthem and alma maters performed by academy choirs and bands and regular attendance by the President of the United States. (The Army–Navy Game is currently rotating sites and returns to Philadelphia in 2027.)

Thoroughbred Racing: Pennsylvania Derby and Cotillion Handicap

There are only about 100 Grade 1 thoroughbred races contested in the U.S. each year, and two are held at Bensalem’s Parx Casino & Racing .

Run since 1969 and 1979 respectively, the million-dollar-each Cotillion Handicap and Pennsylvania Derby (“The Kentucky Derby of the North”) are important Breeders’ Cup preludes. Top jockeys including Mike Smith, Gary Stevens, Ángel Cordero Jr. and Edgar Prado have graced the track’s winner’s circle.

Rowing: Head of the Schuylkill Regatta

There may be no sport as historically tied to Philadelphia as rowing, specifically sculling on the Schuylkill River, which is home to the Head of the Schuylkill Regatta first held in 1874.

One of the sport’s three “Fall Classics,” the last-weekend-in-October event (known as “America’s favorite regatta”) features over 8,000 entries from nearly 300 rowing clubs racing from Strawberry Mansion Bridge to Boathouse Row , and is considered one of the world’s premier rowing events.

  — Photo by R. Kennedy for Visit Philadelphia

The regatta features scholastic, collegiate, masters and open divisions, and is headlined by the Philadelphia Gold Cup Challenge, first won by John B. Kelly Sr., father to late actor and Princess of Monaco, Grace Kelly.

Track & Field: Penn Relays

The renowned Penn Relays , which debuted in 1895, is the oldest and largest track and field meet in the country.

Competed annually at Penn’s Franklin Field (built to hold the event) during the last full week in April, the Relays feature over 15,000 athletes from a dozen nations participating in more than 300 track and field events in high school, college, Olympic and masters level competitions in front of 110,000 spectators.

True to its name, the Penn Relays were the first to popularize the 4x400m relay, and featured the first-ever use of a stadium scoreboard.

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Distance Running: Philadelphia Marathon, Philadelphia Distance Run and Broad Street Run

Philadelphia is a runners’ city as well, with a handful of annual long-distance events open to both professional racers and the general public.

Philadelphia Marathon

The city’s oldest distance race is the Philadelphia Marathon , first run in 1954.

Held the third Sunday of November, it ranks among the 10 largest in the nation with over 30,000 runners from over 40 countries, beginning and ending at the Philadelphia Museum of Art . It attracts 60,000 spectators and is a key qualifier for the Boston Marathon.

Philadelphia Distance Run 

At half the distance, the Philadelphia Distance Run (PDR) half marathon has been held annually since 1978 on the third Sunday of each September.

The top-level international race features over 2,500 runners completing a lap from the Barnes Foundation to Eakins Oval.

The current records for men and women are both the fastest ever recorded for a half marathon in the U.S. And in 2021, the PDR became the first American road race to offer a non-binary division up to elite level.

Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run

Possibly the most popular Philly public road race is the 10-mile Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run .

Each first Sunday in May, upwards of 35,000 to 40,000 race down Broad Street from Einstein Medical Center to the Philadelphia Navy Yard in what has become the largest 10-miler in the nation. Interested runners enter a lottery to gain a bib and a starting spot.

Stadium Tours

While very few of us will ever suit up in uniform for our favorite teams, each of the professional sports venues at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex offer behind-the-scenes tours.

All three professional stadiums in Philly offer behind-the-scenes tours for fans.

Citizens Bank Park

Citizens Bank Park offers public tours year-round. The tour runs approximately 75 minutes and includes access to the Phillies’ dugout, broadcasting booth, Hall of Fame Club, press club and media room, plus a special audiovisual presentation.

Tours are available during the season Monday through Friday and the offseason Tuesdays and Thursdays, and tickets can be purchased directly from the team .

Lincoln Financial Field

Tours of Lincoln Financial Field are offered both as guided with a group and self-guided.

Untimed self-guided tours can be completed in around 30 minutes and include a visit to the field, the Eagles’ locker room, team tunnel, interview room and the chance to take photos with the Lombardi Trophy.

Group tours run 90 minutes and include all locations from the self-tour plus the sideline lockers, press box, broadcast booth, sensory room and solar energy facilities.

Tours are offered all year on non-event days. Self-guided tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster and group tours through the team .

Wells Fargo Center

Flyers, Sixers and Wings fans can tour the Wells Fargo Center on weekdays, with tours running 60 to 90 minutes.

Tour highlights include views from the premium club box level and balcony, the New City Terrace, press box row and Gritty C.O.M.M.A.N.D. Center, plus details about the arena’s day-to-day operations and the history of Philadelphia sports and entertainment.

Bonus: All guests receive a commemorative photo and frame and group tours include a ticket to a Wings game.

Philadelphia’s Best Sports Bars

With fans this passionate and dedicated, you don’t need to go to the game to enjoy the game.

McGillins Old Ale House   — Photo by J. Fusco for Visit Philadelphia

Philadelphia offers some of the top sports bars in the nation, with great food, beer and cocktails to enjoy while watching a game on big screens nearly every night, whether it’s a random early regular season game or a tough and tense playoff game.

From famous local chains like Chickie’s & Pete’s and P.J. Whelihan’s to historic spots like McGillin’s Old Ale House to giant entertainment halls like XFINITY Live! Philadelphia, there are great sports bars in every corner of the city, including the 22 highlighted here .

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These local travel companies are helping Eagles fans go to Super Bowl

By Kerri Corrado , Wakisha Bailey

Updated on: January 31, 2023 / 6:20 AM EST / CBS Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- With the Eagles headed to Super Bowl LVII, fans around the tri-state area are making plans to follow them. Two local travel companies are helping their wishes come true.

The Super Bowl planning has not stopped. Fans are going all out and getting some help from groups who know how to travel .

"Philly fans are the best in the world," said.

With about two weeks to spare until the Super Bowl, Eagles fans are gearing up for the trek  to Arizona.

"We have all these different options trying to accommodate as many fans as possible," Vincent Rizzuto of Philly Sports Trips  said.

Rizzuto plans trips for Philadelphia sports fans. The trips involve everything from traveling to tailgating.

He said they have been preparing for the trip even before the NFC championship.

"We always knew they were going to go so we were confident," Rizzuto said. "What we decided to do this year was offered a refundable deposit."

Michael Diaz from Green Legion  says they are getting a rush too.

"We can bring people out there," Diaz said, "whether it's a full travel package or if you just join us for the entertainment options or tailgate party for game day."

Each travel company offers different packages for fans to choose from.

"The excitement is amazing and it's all about the stories," Diaz said. "It's not I want this package, it's like I have to rage my dad. He's been a fan for 35 years."

As fans put the final touches on their trips, with plans to leave Feb. 9.

"This season was so special it united the city," Diaz said. "It's been a great season from the very first week and I think everyone wants to share in that together."

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By brooke destra • published march 29, 2024 • updated on march 29, 2024 at 6:37 pm.

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Goodbye offseason and hello 2024 MLB season.

After one small rain delay that bumped Opening Day from Thursday to Friday, the Phillies are gearing up for a full weekend against the Braves.

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76ers vs. Heat prediction, odds, pick, how to watch – 4/4/2024

T he Philadelphia 76ers will travel to South Beach to face the Miami Heat on Thursday at Kaseya Arena. We’re here to share our NBA odds series , make a 76ers-Heat prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch.

The 76ers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 109-105 on Tuesday at the Wells Fargo Center. It was a great game, and Joel Embiid returned to the lineup after missing the past 29 games recovering from knee surgery. Initially, the Sixers looked like they were in trouble as they trailed by 10 points at halftime. But they cut the deficit down and rallied to win.

Embiid finished with 24 points, shooting 6 for 14 from the floor, including making all 12 of his free-throw chances. He also grabbed six rebounds and distributed seven assists. Meanwhile, Kelly Oubre Jr. led the way with 25 points while shooting 8 for 16 from the floor while also going 4 for 7 from the triples. Tobias Harris added 18 points while shooting 5 for 14. Unfortunately, Tyrese Maxey did not play, which limited the Sixers in their ability to get quick points. Philadelphia shot 46.2 percent from the floor, including 46.7 percent from beyond the arc. But they also held the Thunder to 42.5 percent shooting, including 33.3 percent from the triples. Somehow, they won despite turning the ball over 16 times.

The Heat defeated the New York Knicks 109-99 on Tuesday at the Kaseya Center. Terry Rozier led the way, exploding for 34 points and making eight shots from beyond the arc. Likewise, Jimmy Butler returned after missing a game due to illness to score 17 points while going 5 for 12. Bam Adebayo added 15 points. Also, Haywood Highsmith came off the bench to score 14 points.

The Heat shot 48.6 percent from the field, including 44.7 percent from the triples, and made 95.2 percent of their free throws (20 for 21). They won the board battle 39-30. Additionally, they won despite turning the ball over 17 times.

The Heat lead the all-time series 71-66. Furthermore, they are trying to win the season series against the 76ers. The Heat are also 6-4 against the 76ers over the past 10 games, including 3-2 over the last five at home.

Here are the NBA odds , courtesy of FanDuel. 

NBA Odds: 76ers-Heat Odds

Philadelphia 76ers: +2.5 (-108)

Moneyline: +120

Miami Heat: -2.5 (-112)

Moneyline: -142

Over: 210.5 (-108)

Under: 210.5 (-112)

How to Watch 76ers vs. Heat

Time: 7:35 PM ET/4:35 PM PT

TV: Bally Sports Sun and NBC Sports Philadelphia

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Why The 76ers Could Cover The Spread/Win

Embiid did a great job in his first game back after missing two months. Now, we will see what he can do in this one. The Sixers likely will bench him for one of the games from the back-to-back this weekend. However, he likely will play in this game. Embiid comes into this game, averaging 35 home and 11.1 rebounds per game while shooting 53.1 percent from the floor.

The 76ers would like to have Tyrese Maxey back. But the team also wants him not to aggravate his hip injury. Ultimately, if he does play, he will come into this game averaging 25.6 points per game while shooting 44.5 percent from the field. Harris will attempt to do his part, and he averages 17.2 points per game while shooting 48.6 percent from the hardwood. Likewise, Oubre Jr. hopes to replicate his performance from the last game. He is averaging 15 points per game.

The 76ers will cover the spread if they can find open shots all over the floor. Then, they need to limit the turnovers and hold onto the rock.

Why The Heat Could Cover The Spread/Win

The Heat will try and take down the team right behind them in what could be a playoff match. But the Heat also have a chance to move up in the standings. Now, they need their best players to come through.

Butler is averaging 21 points per game while shooting 49.9 percent from the floor. Meanwhile, Adebayo is averaging 19.7 points and 10.6 rebounds per game while shooting 52.2 percent from the hardwood. Tyler Herro might return. Unfortunately, he has missed 36 games with a foot injury. But if he can return, he will certainly give the Heat a boost, as he averages 20.8 points per game. Rozier is averaging 16.8 points per game in 28 contests with the Heat.

The Heat will cover the spread if they can find opportunities to get through this defense. Then, they need to stop being careless with the basketball.

Final 76ers-Heat Prediction & Pick

The Heat and 76ers are currently locked in the seventh and eighth seeds, respectively. Therefore, there is a strong chance these two will meet in the play-in unless one of them moves into the sixth seed. That is the goal here, as both teams would prefer to avoid the dreaded “win or go home” type scenario. The 76ers are 42-34 against the spread as they come into this game, while the Heat are 36-37-2 against the spread. If Herro returns, it might give the Heat a chance to cover the spread and blow out the Sixers. But the Sixers will make this game tighter, and Embiid will give them the extra push. The 76ers cover the spread on the road.

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10 best half marathons across the nation for 2024

Best Half Marathon (2024) April 3, 2024

The half-marathon is the fastest-growing race distance in the U.S., with some 2 million runners now participating annually. USA TODAY 10Best editors and a panel of expert runners compiled a list of their top events, then readers voted for their favorites to determine the winners — and the results are in.

Here are the 10 best half-marathons in the United States for 2024.

No. 10: Alpha Half Marathon presented by Naccarato Insurance - Poughkeepsie, New York

This half marathon might be new (it only started in 2023), but it's already turning heads for its course that takes runners across the historic Walkway Across the Hudson, providing incredible views of the gorgeous Hudson Valley. The race is USATF certified, and race weekend includes a pasta dinner and live music the night before the run.

No. 9: Wegmans Wineglass Half Marathon - Corning, New York

The Wegmans Wineglass Half Marathon takes place annually in the Finger Lakes region of New York. Starting in Campbell, the point-to-point route winds through picturesque countryside and passes through small towns before finishing in downtown Corning. Runners adore this race for its flat, fast, and scenic course.

No. 8: Boulderthon Half Marathon - Boulder, Colorado

The Boulderthon Half Marathon has received a lot of accolades. Runners World called it one of the best fall marathons and the best half marathon in Colorado, and it makes a lot of lists for being one of the most beautiful half marathons in the country as well. It's not surprising, given the weather, stunning views of the Rockies, and high-altitude course that races through the foothills of the Flatirons and then finishes in Boulder's historic downtown. The race is famed not only for its scenery but for great logistics, aid stations, and planning. Be sure to apply early because this event sells out every year.

No. 7: Hippie Half Marathon - Gregory, Michigan

This late summer race takes place in Gregory, Michigan, and is part of the Run Woodstock weekend of events. For the most part, this is a single-track wooded trail race with lots of ups and downs, climbing a total of 1,138 feet overall. Many of the participants camp for the weekend and enjoy a festive atmosphere complete with live music.

No. 6: Creep 'N Crawl Half Marathon - Little Rock, Arkansas

Little Rock's Creep 'N Crawl is a fun pre-Halloween race that takes place on the paved trails at Two Rivers Park, combing the safety of a smooth track with Arkansas' autumnal beauty. Registration gets you a long-sleeved hoodie, and finishing gets you a finisher's medal and refreshments. The organizers promise all entrants a "wonderfully creepy course and howlin' ghoul time." 

No. 5: RunTheBluegrass Half Marathon - Lexington, Kentucky

RunTheBluegrass Half Marathon is an annual race held in Lexington, Kentucky. Known for being "America's prettiest half marathon," the scenic course winds through picturesque horse farms and rolling hills. In addition, enjoy Kentucky bourbon and cuisine at festive events during the race weekend.

No. 4: DONNA National Half Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer - Jacksonville, Florida

The DONNA Foundation, a Florida nonprofit whose aim is to eradicate breast cancer, is the organization behind the National Half Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer. The racecourse runs through Jacksonville's beautiful beach communities and features endless scenic views and fantastic crowd support. Participants receive a finisher's medal, finisher's shirt, and a goodie bag.

No. 3: Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This big and famous pre-Thanksgiving weekend event takes runners past historic Philadelphia landmarks, through urban neighborhoods, and along the city's waterfronts. It's the perfect course and opportunity to prepare for the full Philadelphia marathon. There are awards for different age groups from 14 all the way to 80 and up, and there's a separate start for those in push rim wheelchairs. The support here is immense, and in the last miles to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, you'll be surrounded by cheering spectators — the perfect boost to get you to the finish line.

No. 2: OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon - Columbus, Ohio

Called the "best tour of Columbus on two feet," you'll get to see all the highlights of Ohio's capital and tour its diverse neighborhoods as the half marathon winds its way through downtown. Perhaps even better than the race itself is the finish line, where a party and post-race concert takes place, with bottles of Corona, margaritas, chicken wings, and pizza as just part of the festivities. More than 12,000 runners and walkers show up for this popular spring event.

No. 1: OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon - Indianapolis, Indiana

The OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon, also known as the Indy Mini, is a half-marathon that takes place annually in Indianapolis, Indiana. The course takes runners through downtown Indianapolis, past historic landmarks and famous sites like the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. One of the largest half-marathons in the United States with around 35,000 runners each year, it is part of the larger 500 Festival of events leading up to the iconic Indianapolis 500 car race.

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Sean Couturier out 2 games as Flyers cling to playoff spot

Philadelphia Flyers captain Sean Couturier will not travel with the team for at least the first two contests of its four-game road trip due to an upper-body injury.

Couturier, who was listed as day-to-day, will sit out against the Buffalo Sabres on Friday and Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday.

The Flyers (36-29-11, 83 points) have dropped five in a row and are clinging to a one-point lead over fourth-place Washington (36-28-10, 82 points) in the Metropolitan Division. The Capitals host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night.

Couturier, 31, has 36 points (11 goals, 25 assists) in 70 games this season. He did not play in two games last month while serving as a healthy scratch.

The 2019-20 Selke Trophy winner as the NHL's best defensive forward, Couturier has 496 points (191 goals, 305 assists) in 791 career games with the Flyers. Philadelphia selected him with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2011 NHL draft.

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