Nearly 50,000 volunteers help make the World Cup happen. Here’s how Philly’s crew will help out
From ‘Philadelphia Stadium’ to the Lemon Hill fan fest, the volunteers in their neon shirts will be a beacon of aid for fans who’ve lost their way.
3 weeks ago
Parking is extremely limited at the Lemon Hill World Cup fan site, but the festivities are easily accessible on the adjacent Schuylkill River Trail.
3 weeks ago
Les Éléphants are scheduled to arrive in the U.S. on Saturday and will be staying in Wilmington while they train at Chester’s Subaru Park.
4 weeks ago
Everything happening in Philly during the World Cup
World Cup fever has swept over the Philadelphia region and you don’t need game tickets to get in on the fun. Here are the best events happening while the tournament is in town
4 weeks ago
U.S. Soccer’s FIFA World Cup squad includes 4 with Philly ties, 5 if you count Hershey
Philly fans also had opinions about some of the players that didn’t make the cut.
1 month ago
El torneo, que se extiende durante todo el fin de semana, atrae a cientos de equipos de fútbol de todo el mundo y genera un impulso económico estimado de $2 millones.
1 month ago
Philadelphia sports industry insiders hope summer festivities will translate into new opportunities
Five panelists spoke at WHYY on Thursday, exploring the opportunities and challenges the city faces as America’s 250 celebrations include a packed sports schedule in Philly.
1 month ago
Workers want higher wages, protection from sexual harassment by guests and caps on daily workload requirements.
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Listen 1:10Nilé Livingston’s mural design was first seen in digital form when Philly was vying to be a host city. Now it’s becoming a true Philly mural.
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The fan fest site will open on June 11 and be open every day of the tournament, including the five rest days when there are no games scheduled.
1 month ago
SEPTA releases updated plan for Philly’s FIFA World Cup games
There will be increased trains to the Sports Complex during the six games, and extra bus service to the Lemon Hill fan festival.
1 month ago
Can’t wait for the World Cup? Delaware Super Cup brings international soccer to the First State
The weekend-long tournament draws hundreds of soccer teams from around the world and an estimated $2 million economic boost to Delaware this month.
1 month ago
Listen 1:26The Eagles’s soccer-friendly field got a practice run at last summer’s FIFA Club World Cup, which it passed with flying colors.
2 months ago
Some Philly restaurants are prepping to add a mandatory 20% service charge during the World Cup
The Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association said businesses should consider a 20% hospitality fee as international tourism ramps up this summer.
2 months ago
The World Cup is expected to generate billions of dollars in economic activity for the region, but New York City may get the lion’s share.
2 months ago
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