Ready to watch 2026 World Cup at Lincoln Financial Field. What to know

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If you're coming to Philadelphia to see the 2026 World Cup, there are a few things you're going to need to know about Lincoln Financial Field.

First and foremost, Lincoln Financial Field, for the run of the tournament, isn't “The Linc.”

Because of FIFA policies to avoid advertising non-FIFA-affiliated companies during the tournament, fans will be watching games at Philadelphia Stadium.

At Philadelphia Stadium, you won't see anything about the Eagles, and all signs alluding to Lincoln Financial Field will be covered.

Here are a few things to know if you're going to Lincoln Financial Field/Philadelphia Stadium.

Getting to Lincoln Financial Field​

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If you are driving to Philadelphia Stadium, there are directions and maps on Lincoln Financial Field's website.

You will need to purchase parking. Parking tickets have been on sale since Oct. 1, 2025. According to JustPark, the website to purchase World Cup parking, only one parking pass may be purchased per ticket, and a valid match ticket is required to complete the purchase. Prices range from $125 for general parking to $500 for oversized vehicles.

If you plan to take public transportation, there's good news from SEPTA. Fares will remain consistent with regular pricing for the World Cup. As an added bonus, rides from the stadium from halftime until two hours after the game will be free. According to The Athletic, the free travel was made possible by funding from FIFA sponsor Airbnb.

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Tailgating at Lincoln Financial Field​

While there were reports about FIFA not allowing tailgating, those rumors were snuffed out by FIFA's media relations team on X, formerly known as Twitter. The social media post said FIFA doesn't restrict tailgating. According to CBS Philadelphia, there is no tailgating ban in place at Lincoln Financial Field for the World Cup.

During the NFL season, tailgating is allowed in parking lots south of Pattison Avenue.

Lincoln Financial Field bag policy​

According to the Lincoln Financial Field website, fans are encouraged to limit what they bring into the stadium. You are allowed to bring:

• Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12 x 6 x 12 inches or 30.5 x 15.2 x 30.5 centimeters. This includes clear backpacks, clear fanny packs and clear cinch bags that fit within the permissible dimensions.
• One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag.
• A logo can only be on one side of the bag.
• Small, non-clear bags that do not exceed 4.5 x 6.5 inches in size, with or without a handle or strap, can be taken into the stadium with a clear plastic bag.

Buckles, grommets, hardware or décor cannot conceal any part of the bag, and logos can only appear on one side of the bag.

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Items allowed to be brought in Lincoln Financial Field​

You can bring the following into Lincoln Financial Field:

• Medically necessary items, including insulin, medication, portable oxygen, small soft-pack coolers and breast pumps.
• Infant items in a clear bag (bottles, formula) are allowed with a child.
• Signs, banners and flags that are smaller than 78 x 60 inches and made of a fire-resistant material, event-related, handheld, do not have poles, do not block another guest’s view and are not affixed to or hung from any stadium structure.
• Battery-operated clothing or signs if approved after thorough inspection. Loose batteries and wires are not allowed.
• Tablets (iPads, Kindles, etc.). Inappropriate subject matter should not be displayed and must not block another guest’s view.
• Seat cushions not exceeding 15 x 15 inches that do not contain armrests, zippers, pockets, flaps or metal backs.
• Empty plastic water bottles.
• Sunscreen.

Lincoln Financial Field code of conduct​

While attending World Cup games, fans at The Linc or Philadelphia Stadium are expected to act appropriately. The following will not be tolerated:

• Behavior that is unruly, disruptive, threatening or illegal in nature.
• Abusive, foul or disruptive language and obscene gestures.
• Intoxication or other signs of impairment related to alcohol consumption or other substance use.
• Fighting, taunting or threatening remarks or gestures.
• Throwing objects of any kind.
• Sitting in a location other than the fan’s ticketed seat.
• Displays of affection not appropriate in a public setting.
• Obscene or indecent clothing.
• Any disruption to the progress of the event by fans’ actions.
• Verbal or physical harassment of any fans, stadium personnel, officials or players/performers.
• Failure to follow instructions from stadium personnel.
• Offensive language or obscene gestures, including language or gestures concerning a person’s race, ethnicity, color, gender, religion, creed, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or national origin; or language intended to instigate, incite or encourage a confrontation or physical assault.
• Conduct that results in damage to the stadium or other property.
• Any behavior that interferes with other fans’ enjoyment of the event.
• Any conduct deemed inappropriate or dangerous to fans, players/performers or officials.

Lincoln Financial Field alcohol policy​

Alcoholic beverages are available for fans age 21 and over. Stadium alcohol policies include:

• All fans purchasing alcohol who appear to be younger than 30 must present a valid ID.
• No alcohol will be sold to fans who appear intoxicated.
• There is a two-beer limit per transaction.
• Management reserves the right to cut off alcohol sales at its discretion.
• Fans who pass alcohol to minors will be ejected and subject to arrest.
• Fans possessing alcohol without proof they are at least 21 may be ejected.
• The stadium reserves the right to refuse the sale of alcohol to any fan.
• Alcoholic beverages may not be brought into the stadium. Any attempt to do so will be considered a violation of the code of conduct and may result in ejection, arrest or tickets being revoked.

What you can't bring into a FIFA World Cup game​

Among the items you cannot bring into the stadium, per FIFA rules, are:

• Weapons of any kind (including for self-defense), ammunition, or components of guns, piercing or bladed items, electric incapacitation devices (e.g., tasers and stun guns), mace, pepper spray or other chemical irritants.
• Explosives, detonators and items containing or concealing such prohibited items.
• Any other object that could be used as a weapon, for cutting or stabbing, or as a projectile, or any object which could, in the opinion of the event organizers, endanger the safety of others, including golf or beach umbrellas, motorcycle helmets, hard hats and other similar objects.
• Work tools of any kind.
• Body protection gear or corsets (unless permitted upon presentation of a medical prescription), including bulletproof vests and items used in martial arts or extreme sports.
• Helmets, any other means of disguise, or items specifically designed for concealing a person’s identity, except for religious headwear, medical masks and face shields.
• Any permitted face covering must be removed at the request of the event organizers.
• With the exception of cigarettes and electronic smoking devices (including those that heat tobacco — which may be possessed but not used within the stadium), any materials, articles or objects whose use can result in the generation of smoke, heat and/or flames, including lighters, matches, fireworks, flares, smoke bombs and other smoke-emitting articles; compressed and liquefied gases; combustible solids; poisonous, noxious or pungent substances; oxidizing substances, and organic peroxides.
• Toxic, radioactive, caustic or corrosive materials.
• Spray cans; corrosive and flammable substances; large permanent marker pens; paints, or receptacles containing substances that are harmful to health or highly flammable.
• Aerosol cylinders, thermoses and flasks of any kind.
• Bottles, cups, jars, cans or any other form of closed or capped receptacle that may be thrown or cause injury; other objects made of glass or any other breakable material; or especially hard packages or hard thermal boxes. (For the avoidance of doubt, only empty, transparent, reusable plastic bottles up to 33.8 oz./1 liter capacity may be brought into the stadium.)
• Sports equipment items (excluding clothing), such as inflatable balls, darts and Frisbees.
• Other inflated or inflatable items, such as balloons.
• Strollers, bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards, kick scooters and electric scooters.
• Large items, such as stairs, benches, folding chairs, boxes and cardboard containers. (“Large” applies to any objects for which the sum of their length, width and height exceeds 29.5 inches/75 centimeters and which cannot be stored under a seat in the stadium.)
• Significant quantities of paper or any rolls of paper.
• Any quantities of powdery materials, flour or similar substances (small cosmetics, such as compact powder, eyeshadows, blush, lipstick and glosses, are permitted).
• Any type of animal, except for service animals.
• Electronic, mechanical or manual devices that produce noise or other excessively loud sounds, such as vuvuzelas, whistles, air horns and loudspeakers. Heaters for drums also are prohibited.

When do Lincoln Financial Field gates open?​

The Pepsi Plaza, located at the north end of the stadium, will generally open three hours prior to games. Club and suites will typically open two hours prior to the scheduled start of the game. Inner stadium gates will open 90 minutes prior to kickoff.

Concession stands at Lincoln Financial Field​

There are a wide variety of options at Lincoln Financial Field. Among them:

• 9th Street Market Pastels, available at Section 138 for Eagles games, featuring pastels stuffed with mortadella, capicola, prosciutto cotto and tomato relish, served with long hot aioli.
• America’s Pie Kitchen & Grille, featuring cheesesteaks, nachos, cheesesteak egg rolls and more, located at Section 114.
• Aussie Meat Pies by G’Day Gourmet, located at Section 111.
• Chickie’s & Pete’s Buffalo chicken cutlets and Crabfries, available throughout the stadium.
• Philly Pretzel Factory, located at Section 106.
• Philip’s Cheesesteaks, located at Sections 101 and 225.
• Philly Cheesesteak Co., located at Section 121.
• Tacos Americanos, featuring nachos, tacos and churros, located at Section 204.
• The Pierogie Place, featuring traditional, bacon and jalapeño pierogies, located at Section 134.
• The Wing Kitchen, featuring bone-in and boneless wings, located at Section 108.
• Tony Luke’s roast pork Italian sandwich and cheesesteaks, located at Section 112.
• Zac’s Hamburgers, located at Section 110.
• Rita’s Water Ice, located at Sections 106, 116, 201, 216 and 221.
• Gluten-free items are available at Sections 120 and 216, including hot dogs and rolls, sausage and rolls, Red Bridge beer, cookies and brownies.
• Vegetarian burgers are available at Section 110.

There are specialty concession stands on the club level with Sideline Markets, Jackass Burritos and Action Stations.

All concession stands at Lincoln Financial Field accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Apple Pay and Discover.

This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: How to watch the 2026 World Cup at Lincoln Financial Field

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