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Philadelphia

Airports: PHL

One of the most passionate sports towns in America, with all four pro venues clustered in the South Philly Sports Complex and a walkable, affordable Center City base.

Stay areas

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Best overall for a Philadelphia sports weekend

Center City

Philadelphia's walkable downtown — the best hotel base for the city, with the Broad Street Line running straight to all four South Philly venues.

Pros
  • • Direct Broad Street Line to the Sports Complex
  • • Best hotel and dining selection
  • • Walkable historic core
Cons
  • • Busier and pricier than South Philly
Nightlife 8/10 Mid-to-upper Philadelphia (PHL) ~8 mi.
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Base in Center City and ride the Broad Street Line down to the games — the smartest all-round Philly plan.

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Best for a game-only trip

South Philly Stadium District

Hotels right beside the four-venue Sports Complex — the shortest possible walk to Eagles, Phillies, Sixers and Flyers games.

Pros
  • • Walk to all four venues
  • • Simple in-and-out logistics
  • • Ample parking for drivers
Cons
  • • Little to do off-site
  • • Limited hotel inventory
Nightlife 4/10 Mid Philadelphia (PHL) ~4 mi.
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Pick this if the game is the whole point and you want zero travel stress on the day.

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Best for nightlife and history

Old City

Historic, cobblestoned and walkable, with Philadelphia's best nightlife blocks and easy access to the Broad Street Line.

Pros
  • • Liveliest bar scene in the city
  • • Historic sights on the doorstep
  • • Walk to Market-Frankford/Broad connections
Cons
  • • A bit further from the Sports Complex
Nightlife 8/10 Mid Philadelphia (PHL) ~9 mi.
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Stay here to pair the game with Philadelphia's best night out.

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