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Questions about Lincoln Financial Field

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When did Lincoln Financial Field open and what was the first event held there?

Lincoln Financial Field opened on the 3rd of August 2003. The first ticketed event was a soccer match between Manchester United and FC Barcelona, attended by 68,396 fans, with Manchester United winning 3-1.

Who owns Lincoln Financial Field and how much public money was used to build it?

The City of Philadelphia owns Lincoln Financial Field. The city and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania together contributed approximately $188 million in public funding to construction. The Philadelphia Eagles lease the stadium from the city and serve as its sole operator.

How much did Lincoln Financial Group pay for the naming rights to Lincoln Financial Field?

Lincoln Financial Group paid $139.6 million over 21 years for the naming rights. The deal was struck in June 2002, before construction was complete.

What is the seating capacity of Lincoln Financial Field?

Lincoln Financial Field has a seating capacity of 67,594. The stadium contains 172 luxury suites and 10,828 club seats, with two 40,000-square-foot club lounges on the east and west sides.

What was the Miracle of 4th and 26 at Lincoln Financial Field?

The Miracle of 4th and 26 refers to an NFL Divisional Playoff game played on the 11th of January 2004. With the Eagles out of timeouts late in the fourth quarter, Donovan McNabb completed a 28-yard pass to Freddie Mitchell on fourth and 26 against the Green Bay Packers, leading to the tying field goal and an overtime win on a 37-yard David Akers field goal.

Will Lincoln Financial Field host matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Lincoln Financial Field will host six matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup: five group stage games and one Round of 16 match scheduled for the 4th of July. During the tournament, the stadium will be temporarily renamed Philadelphia Stadium in accordance with FIFA's policy on corporate-sponsored names.