Eagles issue travel advisory for Thursday’s home opener amid SEPTA cuts

With service cuts that eliminated the express routes still in effect, the Birds are recommending ticketed fans arrive early and carpool.

Cory Sharber

September 2, 2025

FILE - Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter (98) in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)

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The Philadelphia Eagles are urging fans without tickets to Thursday’s home opener not to head to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex due to the SEPTA cuts.

Typically, on opening day, parking lots surrounding Lincoln Financial Field are filled with tailgating fans donning their Kelly and midnight green attire, grilling food and consuming a few adult beverages. This year, due to the Sports Express special service on the Broad Street Line being eliminated, the Eagles are asking fans without a ticket not to go to avoid added congestion.

“Arrangements should be made to enjoy the game with family and friends at another location,” a statement from the Philadelphia Eagles read.

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Despite some of the cut bus routes being reinstated and Regional Rail cuts and fare increases being paused, this has no impact on the additional cuts that took effect Aug. 24.

Parking lots in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex will open earlier than in years past, at 1:30 p.m. The Eagles advise fans to carpool if possible. For those tailgating, the team asks for gatherings to be consolidated “so that all parking spaces can be made available to every fan.” It’s suggested to arrange a tailgate setup in front of or behind the parked vehicle within the painted white lines of the parking spot.

Those with tickets are encouraged to arrive early, and everyone is advised to be inside the stadium by 7:45 p.m.

Thursday’s game will have a little more meaning than just kicking off home games at the Linc. The Eagles will raise their Super Bowl LIX banner against one of their NFC East division rivals, the Dallas Cowboys.

Kickoff is at 8:20 p.m. The game will be nationally televised on NBC.

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