Lincoln Financial Field
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · United States
Capacity
69,176
Opened
2003
Location
South Philadelphia, PA
To PHL
9 miles
Surface
Natural grass (WC)
Nickname
The Linc
About Lincoln Financial Field
Lincoln Financial Field, known affectionately as "The Linc," brings FIFA World Cup 2026 to Philadelphia — the City of Brotherly Love and America's birthplace of independence. Home of the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, this 69,176-seat stadium is famous for its electric atmosphere and famously passionate crowd. Opened in 2003 and powered in part by its own solar panels and wind turbines, The Linc is one of the most environmentally sustainable NFL venues in the country. Philadelphia itself is steeped in American history and culture, offering visiting World Cup fans a rich city experience alongside top-class football. The stadium is easily accessible from the downtown core via SEPTA public transit and sits within the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Known as "The Linc," Lincoln Financial Field opened in 2003 and is famous for its raucous Eagles fan base — one of the most passionate in the NFL. The stadium features solar panels and wind turbines making it the first NFL facility to generate its own power.
World Cup 2026 Matches at The Linc
Match Schedule
8 total matchesGroup Stage
Five group stage fixtures in the passionate Philly football atmosphere
Round of 32
Two first-round knockout matches
Round of 16
One Round of 16 match
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Location & Access
Getting to The Linc
SEPTA Broad Street Line
Philadelphia's Broad Street Line subway runs from downtown City Hall to the NRG/stadiums stop, adjacent to Lincoln Financial Field. Fast, cheap and highly recommended — ~15 minutes from City Hall.
SEPTA Bus
Multiple SEPTA bus routes serve the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. Match-day services are enhanced. Check SEPTA.org for schedules and routes from your location.
Car / Rideshare
Via I-95 or I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway). Large parking complex surrounds the stadium. Rideshare is convenient — use designated pick-up/drop-off zones. Traffic on I-95 can be heavy on match days.
From PHL Airport
SEPTA Airport Line train to 30th Street Station or Center City, then Broad Street Line south to the stadium. Alternatively, rideshare from PHL is 15–20 minutes and 9 miles.
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