Lincoln Financial Field Game Day Guide
Philadelphia Eagles · Philadelphia, PA
Know Before You Go
Essential details checked against official venue information.
- Bag policy
One clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag no larger than 12 x 6 x 12 inches or a one-gallon clear freezer bag is permitted, plus a clutch no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches.
Applies to: Philadelphia Eagles games
- Medically necessary items may be approved after inspection; contact Fan Services before arrival.
- Gate opening
Pepsi Plaza generally opens three hours before Eagles games, Clubs and Suites open two hours before, and inner stadium gates open 90 minutes before kickoff.
Applies to: Philadelphia Eagles games
- Mobile tickets
Eagles ticketing is fully mobile; access tickets in the Eagles app and add them to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet before arrival.
Applies to: Philadelphia Eagles games
- Re-entry
Eagles tickets grant one-time entry to Lincoln Financial Field with no right of re-entry after exit.
Applies to: Philadelphia Eagles games
- Prohibited items
Lincoln Financial Field prohibits weapons, outside beverages, non-compliant bags, hard containers, large camera equipment, drones, noisemakers, laser pointers, umbrellas, strollers, and other listed items.
Applies to: Philadelphia Eagles games
- All guests and belongings are screened; review the complete current list before leaving home.
- First aid
First aid stations are in Pepsi Plaza and near Sections 114, 136, 217, 233, and 242.
Applies to: Lincoln Financial Field events
- Nursing and lactation
Two lockable nursing rooms connected to Pepsi Plaza below Section 129 include an outlet, lounge chair, side table, and television.
Applies to: Lincoln Financial Field events
- Guests may also nurse wherever they feel comfortable.
- Family restrooms
Single-stall all-gender restrooms with changing tables are located near Sections 107, 119, 207, 213, 224, 231, 237, 241, C6, C16, C27, and C35.
Applies to: Lincoln Financial Field events
- Tickets for children
Children age two and under do not need a ticket if they sit on a parent or guardian's lap; children who have reached their third birthday need a ticket and their own seat.
Applies to: Philadelphia Eagles games
- Guest services
Guest Services booths are behind Sections 121, 136, 206, and 226.
Applies to: Lincoln Financial Field events
- For information or help, call or text 267-570-4444 with the issue and location.
- Service animals
Service animals and service animals in training are permitted; other animals are prohibited.
Applies to: Lincoln Financial Field events
- Because seating is tight, contact the ticket office at 215-463-5500 in advance about possible relocation.
- Smoking and vaping
Smoking, e-cigarettes, and vaporizers are prohibited in all areas of Lincoln Financial Field.
Applies to: Lincoln Financial Field events
Game Day Timeline
What the day looks like at Lincoln Financial Field, hour by hour.
Early Tailgaters Arrive
Die-hard Eagles fans arrive at the crack of dawn. The lots surrounding the sports complex begin filling with grills, coolers, and green-clad fans staking their territory.
Lots Open Officially
Official parking lots open. Tailgate setups go into overdrive, cheesesteaks on the grill, hoagies unwrapped, and the E-A-G-L-E-S chant echoing across the lots.
Tailgate Scene Peaks
The lots are a sea of midnight green. Portable TVs show the early games, cornhole boards line the aisles, and the smell of cheesesteaks and Italian sausage fills the air.
Gates Open
Stadium gates open. Head in early to explore the concourse, grab crab fries from Chickie's & Pete's, and secure your spot.
Player Warmups
Players take the field for stretching. Lower bowl sections offer great views of pregame prep.
Find Your Seats
Grab your cheesesteak and settle in. The pregame hype video on the scoreboard gets the crowd roaring.
Game Time
69,000 fans erupt with the E-A-G-L-E-S chant. The energy at The Linc is among the loudest in the NFL. Visiting teams dread playing here.
Exit Strategy
Take the Broad Street Line subway back to Center City. It handles post-game crowds efficiently. Or head back to the lots for post-game tailgating, which Eagles fans are famous for.
Tips & Fan Reports
You can not bring any bags that are not clear into the stadium. They are very strict about this. Check the Lincoln Financial Field website for the full clear bag policy before you go.
Xfinity Live in the sports complex is the pregame headquarters. Same spot for Phillies, Sixers, and Flyers games. Gets absolutely packed.
The E-A-G-L-E-S chant is mandatory. Learn it. Live it. The fans around you will make sure you participate.
Don't wear the opposing team's jersey unless you have thick skin, Eagles fans are famously vocal.
Wear midnight green, Eagles fans are intensely loyal and the sea of green is part of the experience.
Wear the visiting team jersey at your own risk. Philly fans are famously intense. They will talk to you about it. A lot.
Weather
Lincoln Financial Field is open air, so these are the conditions you sit in.
Across the NFL season the warmest month is September, with an average high of 80°F, and the coldest is January, when the average low is 28°F. September is the wettest month at 4.9 inches and November the driest at 3.4 inches.
That January low ranks 15th coldest of the 32 NFL venues, and September here ranks 9th wettest.
September
4.9 inchesOctober
4.2 inchesNovember
3.4 inchesDecember
4.3 inchesJanuary
3.6 inchesPhiladelphia Eagles Clear Bag Policy
Most venues require a clear bag. Get an approved one before you travel.
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How We Checked This Page
Every section below names the source it was read from and the day it was read. Where we could not reach a published figure, the page says so rather than presenting an estimate as a checked fact.
- Game day timeline
Gate opening time checked against the venue's own gate-opening policy: Pepsi Plaza generally opens three hours before Eagles games, Clubs and Suites open two hours before, and inner stadium gates open 90 minutes before kickoff.
- Weather
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals
- Venue policies
Current Lincoln Financial Field A-Z, accessibility, safety, parking, concessions, and Eagles ticketing guidance reviewed for all structured venue-policy topics.