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Franklin Field

In operation since before the turn of the 20th century, Franklin Field is the University of Pennsylvania’s historic football stadium. It is also home of the Penn Relays every April, the oldest organized relay competition in the United States. The Relays bring together the best track and field athletes from high schools and colleges worldwide.

Franklin Field is the oldest two-tiered stadium in the country with a seating capacity of 52,593. The historic field is the former home of Super Bowl LII champs the Philadelphia Eagles and was also host to some of the very first Army-Navy games between 1899 and 1935.

How to get there

Take SEPTA Regional Rail to William H. Gray III 30th Street Station or Penn Medicine Station.

Take the Market-Frankford Line to 30th or 34th Street Station.

Take the Broad Street Line to City Hall. Make a free interchange at City Hall to the Market-Frankford Line Westbound towards 69th Street. Follow Market-Frankford Line directions.

Take any Trolley line to the 33rd Street Station.

Hop Routes 21, 30, 42 or 49.

Fare

There are many ways to get here on SEPTA, there are also many ways to pay. Click here to learn which fare is best for you.

Hours

Penn Athletics Ticket Office Information:

Phone: (215) 898-6151 | Fax: (215) 573-2161

Email: [email protected]

Online Ticket Information

Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. (excluding University Holidays)

Summer Hours: Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. (excluding University Holidays)

Please call the Penn Athletics Ticket Office for specific event hours and information.

Things To Do

University of Pennsylvania football home games are played at Franklin Field. 

Franklin Field hosts the Penn Relays every April, as well as various other Track & Field meets throughout the year. 

Upcoming Local Happenings

Summer Wonder Family Zones

Penn Museum

The Penn Museum offers a variety of kid-friendly interactive experiences until 8/18! Take Regional Rail to Penn Medicine Station or Routes 21, 40, or 42, or Trolley Routes 11, 13, 34, and 36 to 37th Street Station. Drexel Station at 30th Street and the 34th Street exit of the Market-Frankford Line are both a short walk to the Penn Museum.

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Garden Jams

Penn Museum

Wednesday nights in July are reserved for open-air concerts at the Penn Museum - showcasing new musicians every week! Take Regional Rail to Penn Medicine Station (it's across the street) or Routes 21, 40 or 42 or [Trolley Routes 11, 13, 34 and 36 are suspended between 13th Street and 40th Street Portal until 6AM on 7/29 due to the Trolley Blitz]. William H. Gray III 30th Street Station is a short walk to the Penn Museum as is the 34th Street exit of the Market-Frankford Line. Save $2 on admission when you flash your SEPTA Key card!

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University City Dining Days

University City

University City Dining Days is back now thru 7/28.  It is so easy to get there on SEPTA - the OFFICIAL WAY TO GO TO UNIVERSITY CITY DINING DAYS! Hop the Market-Frankford Line to Drexel Station at 30th Street, 34th, or 36th, Regional Rail to William H. Gray III 30th Street Station or Penn Medicine Station or Bus Routes 21, 30, 31, 40, 42 or 49. [Trolley Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, and 36 are suspended between 13th Street and 40th Street Portal until 6AM on July 29 - due to Trolley Blitz]

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Free At Noon 🎶

World Cafe Live

WXPN's Free At Noon is held every Friday at World Cafe Live and always features fabulous music. Take Regional Rail to William H. Gray III 30th Street Station, the Market-Frankford Line to Drexel Station at 30th Street or Routes 21, 42, or 49.

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