Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia)

📌 Key Facts:

• Location: South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania—part of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex along I-95 between Pattison Avenue and 11th Street.

• Opened: August 3, 2003 (ground broken in 2001).

• Capacity: Approximately 67,594 spectators. Tournament capacity: ~69,328.

• Home Teams: Philadelphia Eagles (NFL), Temple Owls (NCAA), and occasionally Philadelphia Union (MLS).

• Architects / Construction: Designed by NBBJ and Agoos Lovera Architects with structural engineering by Ove Arup & Partners; constructed at a cost of approximately $512 million.

📚 Historical Significance:

• Built to replace Veterans Stadium, “The Linc” is known for its wing-like canopies and brick-and-steel exterior, reflecting Philadelphia’s architectural and industrial heritage.

• Noted for sustainability: features include over 11,000 solar panels and 14 wind turbines, covering about 30% of the stadium’s electricity needs

• The stadium frequently hosts major concerts, football rivalry games, and national events like the Army-Navy Game

🏗 Architecture and Features:

• Design evokes an eagle in flight, with open corners offering views of the skyline and interior banisters reflecting the city’s brick architecture.

• Features 172 luxury suites and modern infrastructure like LED displays, wide concourses, and extensive concessions.

• Includes accessibility features and is well-integrated with public transit via SEPTA’s Broad Street Line (NRG station).