FIFA World Cup 2026 in Philadelphia
Match Schedule
Group Stage
Where to Stay in Philadelphia
Choose from 5 top neighborhoods near Lincoln Financial Field
South Philadelphia (Stadium District)
Area around the sports complex with event‑focused bars and easy walking access to the stadium.
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Center City
Downtown core with most of the city's hotels, dining, and shopping.
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Old City
Historic neighborhood with cobblestone streets, Independence Hall, and nightlife.
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Rittenhouse Square
Upscale residential and commercial area with restaurants and boutique hotels centered around a park.
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University City
College neighborhood with budget‑friendly eats and lodging near major universities.
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Experience Philadelphia During the World Cup
🎯Top Attractions
- Independence Hall & Liberty Bell
- Philadelphia Museum of Art & Rocky Steps
- Reading Terminal Market
- Old City historic district
- Spruce Street Harbor Park (seasonal)
🍽️Dining Areas
- Reading Terminal and Center City
- South Philadelphia (Italian Market and cheesesteak spots)
- Fishtown
- Rittenhouse area
🎉Nightlife Districts
- Fishtown
- Old City
- South Street
✨Unique Experiences
- Cheesesteak tastings at iconic sandwich shops
- Street art and mural tours
- Riverside pop‑up parks and beer gardens in summer
- Live music venues in Fishtown and South Street
Getting to Philadelphia
By Air
Philadelphia International Airport
Code: PHL
13 km to stadium
Transit Tips
- Staying along the Broad Street Line makes match‑day travel simple and avoids parking hassles.
- Center City offers the widest range of food and nightlife while keeping a short subway ride to the stadium.
- Driving to the sports complex is feasible but garages fill early on high‑demand days.
Best Months
Hotel Rate Note: Rates near Center City and the stadium district increase sharply on match days, with popular hotels pricing similarly to playoff weekends and major concerts.
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