Sports And Entertainment
The city is a major hub for sports and entertainment with home teams like the Eagles (football), Phillies (baseball), 76ers (basketball), and Flyers (hockey). The local fans are known for their passion, making for festive game days at venues like Lincoln Financial Field and the Wells Fargo Center. Philadelphia is a great place to hear live music whether it’s taking in a big headline act at one of the stadiums or smaller spots like Met Philadelphia, a well restored opera house that showcases up and coming talent.
Lincoln Financial Field
Lincoln Financial Field, commonly known as "The Linc", is a multi-purpose stadium that’s part of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. The home stadium for the Philadelphia Eagles, the 2025 Super Bowl champions, it opened in 2003 replacing the longtime Veterans stadium. It can hold up to 67,000 fans for either games, concerts and other sporting events.
Citizens Bank Park
Citizens Bank Park, located in South Philadelphia, is the home of the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team. Opened in 2004, the ballpark can hold up to 43,500 fans and is known for its vibrant atmosphere including the right field wall, famously known as the "photo wall,"which displays historical images of Phillies players and moments. There’s also the Phillies' famous "Phanatic Phun Zone" offering entertainment for younger fans as well as excellent culinary offerings including local favorites like cheesesteaks and Philadelphia water ice.
Wells Fargo
The Wells Fargo Center is an indoor arena located in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. It is the home arena for the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball team as well as the Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team. It can hold up to 20,000 attendees and features luxury suites, multiple dining options, and state of the art audiovisual technology. It's a major venue for sports and entertainment in the Philadelphia area.
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Located in the heart of Philadelphia's Avenue of the Arts in Center City, the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts opened in 2001. It is the home of several prominent cultural organizations including the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Philadelphia Ballet. The building features a striking glass-enclosed atrium and multiple performance space that host a wide range of performances from classical music and opera to contemporary dance and jazz.
The Met Theater
The Metropolitan Opera House, commonly known as the Met Theater, is a historic venue located on North Broad Street that has undergone several transformations. Originally opened in 1908 as an opera house designed by architect William H. McElfatrick, this grand Beaux-Arts building once hosted performances by renowned opera companies. and was considered one of the most magnificent theaters of its time. After serving various purposes —including as a movie theater, ballroom, church, and sports venue—the Met underwent an extensive restoration turning it into a state-of-the-art performance venue operated by Live Nation.
Xfinity Live
Xfinity Live Philadelphia is an entertainment complex located in the heart of South Philadelphia's sports complex area which spans over 120,000 square feet and is an ideal destination for sports fans and concertgoers. The complex features multiple bars and restaurants with large video screens and is a popular pre-game and post-game destination for fans attending sporting events. It’s also an ideal spot for watching live sports or enjoying live music.