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Game Day in Philadelphia: Where to Stay for an Eagles Weekend
Wondering where to stay in Philadelphia for an Eagles game? Look to Center City. Lincoln Financial Field, home of the Eagles, and Xfinity Mobile Arena, home of the Sixers and Flyers, both sit in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, about 4 miles south of Rittenhouse Square by road. Most visitors stay downtown for the restaurants and bars, then ride SEPTA's B line to the game. The Franklin on Rittenhouse is an ideal base.
Where are Philadelphia's sports venues?
Philadelphia's major league venues are grouped together in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, at the southern end of Broad Street.
- Lincoln Financial Field: home of the Philadelphia Eagles (NFL).
- Xfinity Mobile Arena: home of the Philadelphia 76ers (NBA) and the Philadelphia Flyers (NHL). The arena was known as the Wells Fargo Center until August 2025.
- Citizens Bank Park: home of the Phillies, on the same complex for baseball season.
Searching for hotels near Lincoln Financial Field mostly turns up highway-side properties, far from Philadelphia's restaurants and nightlife. The complex itself is surrounded by parking lots and highways rather than restaurants and hotels. That is why most fans who travel in for a game choose to stay in Center City and treat the stadium as a round trip.
Why stay in Rittenhouse Square instead of near the stadiums?
Staying in Rittenhouse Square turns a game into a full weekend: you get Philadelphia's best restaurants, cocktail bars and shopping on your doorstep, and a direct subway ride to the Sports Complex.
The Franklin on Rittenhouse, at 1715 Rittenhouse Square, is a boutique hotel in a restored 1903 carriage house, 0.2 miles from the square. Its French-inspired rooms include Frette linens and Molton Brown bath amenities, and a complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning. One- and two-bedroom apartments suit groups of friends or families traveling together. After the final whistle, you come back to a quiet residential street rather than a stadium parking lot.
Browse the rooms and suites or read more about the hotel's Rittenhouse Square location.
How do you get from Rittenhouse Square to Lincoln Financial Field?
The simplest way to get from Rittenhouse Square to Lincoln Financial Field is SEPTA's B line, formerly the Broad Street Line, which runs straight down Broad Street to NRG Station at the Sports Complex.
- Walk to the subway: Walnut–Locust Station on Broad Street is about 0.4 miles from the hotel, roughly a 10-minute walk.
- Ride south to NRG Station: NRG Station, at Pattison Avenue, is the southern terminus of the B line and sits next to all three venues.
- Game-day express trains: on many event days, SEPTA runs B2 Special trains that make no stops between Walnut–Locust and NRG. Check SEPTA's website for event-day service before you leave.
- Fare: a single Bus and Metro ride costs $2.90 when you pay per ride, and contactless bank cards are accepted.
Rideshare and taxis also work, but traffic around the complex builds up sharply before kickoff and after the game. Leave extra time, or take the subway one way and a car the other.
Before and after the game: where to eat and drink near Rittenhouse
A Rittenhouse base means your pre-game brunch and post-game dinner are a short walk from the hotel, not a tailgate lot.
For a full list of tables around the square, from French brasseries to steakhouses, see our insider's guide to Rittenhouse Square restaurants and nightlife. Celebrating a win, or recovering from a loss, calls for a proper cocktail: the Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co., the speakeasy at the hotel's address, is open until midnight Sunday to Thursday and until 2 am on Friday and Saturday. Guests who book directly receive 10% off at the bar. Our guide to the finest hotel bars in Philadelphia has more ideas.
Remaining Eagles home games in 2026
According to the Philadelphia Eagles' official schedule, the remaining regular-season home games at Lincoln Financial Field in 2026 are:
- Sunday, November 22: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, 4:25 pm
- Sunday, December 13: vs. Indianapolis Colts, 1:00 pm
- Saturday, December 19: vs. Seattle Seahawks, 5:00 pm
- Thursday, December 24: vs. Houston Texans, 8:15 pm
NFL kickoff times can change during the season, so check the official schedule before you book. The Sixers and Flyers play home games at Xfinity Mobile Arena through the winter, which makes Philadelphia a strong choice for a multi-sport weekend.
Sixers and Flyers games: an easy winter weekend
A Sixers or Flyers game is the easiest sports weekend to plan in Philadelphia, because basketball and hockey run through the whole winter, with home games on weeknights and weekends.
Evening tip-offs and face-offs leave the day free for Center City. Spend the afternoon in Rittenhouse Square or at the museums on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, have an early dinner near the hotel, then ride the B line south to NRG Station, which is next to Xfinity Mobile Arena. After the game, the subway brings you back to Walnut–Locust Station, about a 10-minute walk from the hotel. For anyone searching for a Sixers game hotel in Philadelphia, or planning a Flyers game weekend in Philadelphia with friends, the one- and two-bedroom apartments at The Franklin on Rittenhouse give everyone space to regroup between games. Check the teams' official schedules for home dates, as they are released and updated by the leagues.
Making a sports weekend of it
A Philadelphia sports weekend works best with the game as the centerpiece and Center City around it.
- Friday: check in from 4 pm, dinner near Rittenhouse Square, then a nightcap at the Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co.
- Saturday: breakfast at the hotel, a walk through Rittenhouse Square and Walnut Street, then an evening Sixers or Flyers game.
- Sunday: brunch in Center City, then the B line to Lincoln Financial Field for the Eagles.
For non-game hours, our 3-day luxury weekend itinerary in Rittenhouse Square fills in the rest.
Key Facts
- Hotel: The Franklin on Rittenhouse, 1715 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Venues: Lincoln Financial Field (Eagles) and Xfinity Mobile Arena (Sixers, Flyers), South Philadelphia Sports Complex
- Distance to the Sports Complex: about 4 miles south of Rittenhouse Square by road
- Subway: SEPTA B line from Walnut–Locust Station to NRG Station
- Fare: $2.90 per ride (Bus and Metro)
- Check-in / check-out: 4 pm / 11 am
- Parking: no on-site parking; Latimer Garage at 1510 Latimer Street, $30 per 24 hours (cash only)
FAQ
What is the best area to stay in Philadelphia for an Eagles game?
Center City, and Rittenhouse Square in particular, is the best area for most Eagles fans. You get restaurants, bars and shopping within walking distance, and a direct ride on SEPTA's B line to NRG Station, next to Lincoln Financial Field. The Franklin on Rittenhouse is about 4 miles north of the stadium by road.
How do you get to Lincoln Financial Field from Center City?
Take SEPTA's B line, formerly the Broad Street Line, south to NRG Station, the last stop on the line. From Rittenhouse Square, the nearest station is Walnut–Locust on Broad Street. On many game days, SEPTA adds B2 Special trains that run nonstop from Walnut–Locust to NRG.
Is it better to stay near the stadium or downtown?
Downtown is usually the better choice. The Sports Complex is surrounded by parking lots and highways, with few places to eat or walk. Staying in Center City lets you enjoy Philadelphia before and after the game, and the subway ride to the stadium is direct.
How early should you book a hotel for an Eagles home game?
Book as soon as the game you want is confirmed on the Eagles' official schedule, especially for weekend and holiday-season games. Boutique hotels like The Franklin on Rittenhouse have a limited number of rooms, and booking direct gives you the lowest rate guarantee and 10% off at the bar.
Make game day the highlight of a Philadelphia weekend. Check our current hotel offers and book directly with The Franklin on Rittenhouse for the lowest rate guarantee.
