Game Day Guide
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
Data updated: 2025 NFL Season
The Chronology
Your complete game day timeline at Lincoln Financial Field.
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.
Atmosphere Intelligence
Weather forecast for the Lincoln Financial Field bowl. This is an open-air venue -- dress for the conditions.
September
4.9 inchesWarm and pleasant, great game day weather. Sunscreen for afternoon games, light layers for evening. Rain gear recommended, above-average precipitation this month.
October
4.2 inchesComfortable temperatures. Bring a light jacket for evening games. Layers are key. Rain gear recommended, above-average precipitation this month.
November
3.4 inchesComfortable temperatures. Bring a light jacket for evening games. Layers are key.
December
4.3 inchesBrisk and chilly. Dress in layers with a warm jacket. Gloves and a hat for evening games. Rain gear recommended, above-average precipitation this month.
January
3.6 inchesBrisk and chilly. Dress in layers with a warm jacket. Gloves and a hat for evening games.