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Franklin Field

Franklin Field – Stadium in Philadelphia, PA, opened in 1895. No events are listed right now, but here is everything you need to know before you visit: how to get there, where to park, where to stay and where to eat nearby.

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About Franklin Field

Franklin Field is a sports stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at the eastern edge of the University of Pennsylvania's campus. Named after Penn's founder, Benjamin Franklin, it is the home stadium for the Penn Relays, and the university's venue for football, track and field, and lacrosse. Franklin is also used by Penn students for recreation, intramural and club sports, including touch football and cricket; it is also the site of Penn's commencement exercises, weather permitting.

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Getting there

🚉 Public transport

  • Penn Medicine stationTrain station240 m · 4 min walk
  • 36th StreetTram stop590 m · 10 min walk
  • 33rd StreetTram stop610 m · 10 min walk
  • 37th StreetTram stop630 m · 10 min walk
  • 34th StreetMetro station640 m · 10 min walk
  • 36th Street PortalTram stop750 m · 12 min walk

Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Wikidata (CC0)

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Franklin Field: FAQs

What's on at Franklin Field?

There are no upcoming events listed at Franklin Field right now.

Where is Franklin Field?

Franklin Field is located at Philadelphia, PA.

How big is Franklin Field?

Franklin Field has a capacity of around 70,000.

What is the nearest station to Franklin Field?

The nearest station is Penn Medicine station (Train station), about 240 m from Franklin Field.

Which hotels are closest to Franklin Field?

The closest places to stay are AKA University City (600 m), The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel (650 m), and Mandeville Place (880 m).

When did Franklin Field open?

Franklin Field opened in 1895.

Which teams or companies are based at Franklin Field?

Franklin Field is the home of Penn Quakers football and Penn Relays.