FOR THE LOVE
OF THE GAME

The City

A City Built for Major Events

• As America’s birthplace, Philadelphia will be the centerpiece of the United States’ 250th birthday celebration in 2026

Seamless Event Experience

• Walkable city with excellent Public Transit
• Air/Rail & Hotels all within 15-minute ride of Stadium

Powerful East Coast Television Market

• 4th Largest Media Market in US
• Headquarters to Comcast & Telemundo

Don’t just take our word for it…

• “2018 City of the Year” – GQ Magazine
• First World Heritage City in U.S.
• Philadelphia is the only U.S. city selected by National Geographic as one of the 25 Best Trips for 2020

The Venue

Lincoln Financial Field

• Opened in 2003 with sold-out Manchester United vs. FC Barcelona match
• Capacity – 69,328
• LEED Gold certified

Host to the World’s Best Soccer Events

• CONCACAF Gold Cup
• Copa America Centenario
• FIFA Women’s World Cup ™
• USMNT, USWNT and International Friendlies

The Passion

Enthusiastic and established soccer fan base

• Consistently prolific crowds at National and International matches annually
• Passionate supporters of the Philadelphia Union, including the legendary Sons of Ben

Philadelphia International Unity Cup

• First-of-its-kind World Cup-style tournament
• 50 teams representing the neighborhoods of Philadelphia and celebrating the city’s diverse immigrant communities

Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer – 6th Highest Participation in US

The Experience

Welcoming the World’s Biggest & Best Events

• 2018 Eagles Super Bowl Parade
• 2017 NFL Draft
• 2016 Copa America Centenario
• 2016 DNC, 2000 RNC
• 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup Finals
• 2015 Papal Visit & World Meeting of Families

Expert Leadership & Soccer Infrastructure

• Active assembly of soccer partners including Philadelphia Union, Eastern PA Youth Soccer, YSC and Philadelphia Eagles
• Event expertise from Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau, PHL Sports, City of Philadelphia and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Premier Training Venues including UPENN’s Rhodes Field, Nova Care Complex and Subaru Park.