The City of Philadelphia is home to four major professional sports teams, each of which are easily accessible to wheelchair users. Philadelphia’s Phillies, Eagles, 76ers and Flyers all play within half a mile of the same subway station, with three stadiums forming a fantastic sports complex in South Philly. With each stadium having been built after the ADA became law, accessible seating is easy to reserve and the gamely experiences for wheelchair users are largely positive. Links to the team-specific accessibility information and ticket office information is listed below.
Philadelphia Phillies (MLB)
The Philadelphia Phillies have had the same name and been in the same city since 1883, and are the oldest single-name, single-city franchise in Major League Baseball. The Phillies play ball at Citizens Bank Park, a modern facility with excellent wheelchair access. Citizens Bank Park is located at:
1 Citizens Bank Way
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19148
From Center City Philadelphia, take the Broad Street Line to AT&T Station. The subway station is fully wheelchair accessible, and one-way rides cost just $2.50 (or $2.00 with the reloadable SEPTA Key card). Walk/roll the remaining one-half mile to the ballpark.
For information on ADA seating and tickets to Philadelphia Phillies games, visit www.mlb.com/phillies.
To read a detailed review of wheelchair accessibility at Phillies games, read my article on an Accessible Gameday with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Philadelphia Eagles (NFL)
Champions of Super Bowl LII, the Philadelphia Eagles have brought great pride to the the City of Philadelphia and have a fan base that spreads across the state and country. The Eagles play at Lincoln Financial Field, which opened prior to the 2003 football season. The stadium is located at:
1020 Pattison Avenue
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19148
From Center City Philadelphia, take the Broad Street Subway Line to AT&T Station. The subway station is fully wheelchair accessible, and one-way rides cost just $2.50 (or $2.00 with the reloadable SEPTA Key card). Walk/roll the remaining one-half mile to the football stadium.
For information on ADA seating and tickets, visit www.philadelphiaeagles.com. For additional information on accessibility at the stadium, click here.
Philadelphia 76ers (NBA)
The National Basketball Association is represented in Philadelphia by the 76ers. The team plays at the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia. The arena is located at:
3601 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19148
The Wells Fargo Center is just three-tenths of a mile from the Broad Street Line’s AT&T Station. The subway station is fully wheelchair accessible, and one-way rides cost just $2.50 (or $2.00 with the reloadable SEPTA Key card).
For information on ADA seating and tickets to Philadelphia 76ers games, visit www.nba.com/sixers.
Philadelphia Flyers (NHL)
The Philadelphia Flyers is the city’s popular hockey team. Founded in 1967, the team has hoisted the Stanley Cup twice: in 1974 and 1975. Like the 76ers, the Flyers play at the Wells Fargo Center. The arena is located at:
3601 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19148
The Wells Fargo Center is only 0.3 miles from the Broad Street Line’s AT&T Station. The subway station is fully wheelchair accessible, and one-way rides cost just $2.50 (or $2.00 with the reloadable SEPTA Key card).
For information on ADA seating and tickets to Philadelphia Flyers games, visit www.nhl.com/flyers.
