My friend and I came to Subaru Park for the second time yesterday for a Philadelphia Union game. This time we were in Section 132 row DD which is near the top of the corner with the river and bridge behind us. Last time we were on the video board side also in the corner upper rows. Directly opposite of where we sat last night. Both areas had great views of the field and for the most part we were able to watch the game without issues. When people and their kids were constantly getting up to let others through or kids just bored talking loud, playing loud videos, or moving around the stands without parents being parents, then there were problems which were at times difficult to deal with. Another issue which I did not even think to consider is that where we were, and having the river behind us, is that there were numerous flies making things irritating. Parking is in numerous lots throughout the area and all are cashless, so buy your pass before and get the code emailed to you to be scanned by the attendants. Police are plentiful directing traffic before and after the game. Subaru Park holds 20,000. There's plenty of bathrooms, multiple food stands (average food at high prices), and if you don't mind 24/7 cheering, the Sons of Ben section almost next to us will make you wonder how many sore throats there are the day after games. Some sections have signage specifically stating that they are standing allowed sections. The Sons of Ben sections also have signs saying you can expect to stand the whole game. Overall, we had a great time and are 2-0 with Union wins both games we attended. When we come back again, we'll be shooting for the video board side for our seats. No flies, less kids, not as much noise from the Sons of Ben (sorry, everyone) and less windy! Go Union! Ba-ba-baba-ba-ba-ba-ba....Heeeeeeyyy You! For about 20 minutes straight.... read more

Subaru Park - Section 132 Row DD - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Chester, Pennsylvania

Yesterday was a perfect evening for a match. Cool air, sun setting during the first half, but unfortunately, Atlanta United took an L. I like that this stadium was designed for soccer matches rather than sharing with other sports. It's not overwhelming, easy to get to the vendors you want, the bathrooms are clean, no roof, and you can see everything happening on the pitch without looking up at the screen. The river/bridge is right behind one side with a nice view from behind the opposing team's supporter section. The parking lot can use some work but I'm sure that will come in time. read more

Subaru Park - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Chester, Pennsylvania

Went on 5/17/23 for Union vs DC United. I paid ahead of time for a parking pass in Lot C. When you do this you expect to be able to park in the LOT YOU PAID FOR... The cashier attendant let in way more vehicles that the lot can obviously hold. The lot was so over crowded that people were parked on the grass and the streets all over the parking lot. There wasn't even one parking lot attendant to be seen in the entire lot to assist anyone with parking. I had to park 2 miles away from the stadium on a side street that was no where near the parking lot I paid for. I will never return again. Worst experience I ever had at a sporting event. Minor league hockey teams have more parking staff than this pro club did. Once finally making it to the stadium I will admit the venue is very nice. The Commodore Barry Bridge going across the skyline and the water front view of the Delaware river both very ascetically pleasing. That said... I paid for home team pitch side tickets. The seats are quite small. If you are a larger person do not expect to feel comfortable. My friend is a rather small man and he still sat on half his seat as to not rub up against the 90lb mother of 4 he was next to. The food prices are also insane. You expect stadium mark up but 14.50 for a small bucket of fries. WHAT? 6.50 for a little bottle of coke. WHAT? That is insane. The seating and food prices is nitpicking of course but Union seriously needs to get their parking situation sorted out. You robbed me when I wasn't able to park in the lot I prepaid for. I will never return after this. read more

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I am sure there are better stadiums. Better locations. Personally I love the Portland Stadium in the downtown location. What are the advantages to this location? Well there is plenty of parking all around the stadium. There seem to be lots expecting twice the amount of people that show up. I take this as a good thing because the crowd can exit just as quickly. The stadium is situated on a river. Three sides of it allow for parking lots and club meetings all around the stadium. Each club has its own location and plenty of room to meet and greet with fellow club members. The club we were in had multiple beer kegs flowing. Multiple food trucks serving hamburgers hot dogs and kielbasa. Too much to eat and drink The clubs all ring bells and let you know before the game starts. The seats are well spaced and allow for a little arm room. They have plenty of food selections inside with all kinds of gear stores. Prices are stadium inflated and are typical of modern stadiums. Most stuff is prepared and served wrapped in foil only the fries and the drinks being cooked and served there. It was a long awaited reunion with my brother and his team won. The visit alone made it a three star event regardless of anything else. The clean and friendly atmosphere inside and out put it at five stars. The food and the beer we enjoyed at the club event made it even better. À truly great event. read more

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I said that I wanted to have big muscles to be able to dominate Barbi and other girls when required to do so. She asked, "what kind of Sub R U?" Good question really. The New Philadelphia Stadium is easily one of the best 10 in the league, and is definitely one of the great soccer stadiums in the country now. It doesn't have a huge capacity, but it has good attendances and loud crowds, and all it really needs is a team that can start seriously competing for things, and they're looking like they might eventually do that. Winners of Supporters Shield 2020 - congrats! It's in a poor industrial suburb close to a lot of the other stadiums, and since all the Philly sports are down here, I hope that infrastructure can continue to improve so that there are high-speed links to the area for everybody and anybody that wants to get here. For the stadium itself is clearly a five, despite higher prices for Stuff. I should really take a star off for how difficult it is to get in and out with a car and how bad public transit is, but the stadium itself is amazing and it's not too expensive, and I have to add the star back on for the amazing bridge that soars over the stadium and creates one of the most spectacular River Bridge Skyline views at any stadium in the world. It was great for Philadelphia to get their own MLS team. Pretty delightful, and the stadium is close to all the other major sports stadiums here, such as the new NFL stadium and the baseball and basketball arenas. With everything close together it means that no matter which sport you want, it's on the south side and waiting for you. The stadium is state-of-the-art and does a pretty amazing job for this team. They haven't had the success that they would want yet, although they're the supporters shield winner in this current weird season, but I'm hoping that they can turn into a Powerhouse like their nearby Rivals DC and New York have been over the years. read more

First time here and really enjoyed the game. This was the home opener and it was freezing. But that was okay. My husband and I were in section 108 and we were really close. I can't wait to go back for another game when its better weather. While walking to our seats there was a lot of food and drink vendors. I also really liked how they were selling not only shirts but hats ans scarfs for the game. Also I used the suite bathroom and it was really clean. I think they had about 4 stalls and 3 sinks. The reason I gave it 4 stars is becauae I didn't' like was the parking. It was $20 which is usually the norm but it was really dark and if I came by myself to meet up with friends I would not feel safe. Other than that everything was great. The walk from the parking lot to the stadium was about 5 minutes. read more

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Really want to give this more stars but can't. The workers were very nice. Overall the stadium is also nice. Nice view with the river in the back. The trumark club was very nice. The restrooms were a total disaster. I went to 3 different men's restrooms from before the game started to after it was over. None of the paper towel dispensers had any towels in them. The floors were gross. read more

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Very cool location and stadium. It isn't very big and is a perfect environment for a soccer game. There aren't a ton of box suites but every seat in the house is a good one. It is right on the water and so the wind can pick up from time to time. The one big negative is the parking is atrocious. There are no signs and the traffic in and out of the stadium is horrible. So much delay and it isn't even that big of a stadium. Needs more organization. The game was very enjoyable and I liked the set up. There were a lot of concession stands and all the amenities of a top class stadium. I would come back as long as they figure out the parking. read more

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We recently visited this stadium for our first Union game and were very impressed with the place! It was also a lot easier to get to from Center City Philly than I had thought. I'm super in love with being able to walk or take public transportation to games, but driving to them once in awhile isn't so bad. The stadium is clean, sleek and easy to navigate! There's really not a bad seat in the house for viewing, although the middle sections are covered keeping you dry if it rains. They also have more cushioned seats and have arm rests, which the less expensive seats do not. But the less expensive seats by the end zones seem to be more lively. I personally loved the river deck where you can catch a great sunset, chill with a brew and snap an Insta worthy shot under the bright Union marquee letters. It's a beer garden vibe, but it's kid friendly too! Winning! The food is pretty decent. Kiddos enjoyed a big ole bucket of their fave, Chickie's crab fries, at typical stadium prices. I also noticed a local favorite food truck, The Cow & The Curd and Baby Blues BBQ too. Brews were fairly standard with perhaps a few crafts. Nothing crazy at all. The staff were all very nice and helpful. And parking, while a tad slow and a little confusing for us first timers who had a pre-paid parking pass in section A, the lots were rather nice, big, not too far from the stadium and well lit. They also weren't completely astronomically priced either. Porto Potties were available every few yards too. Tailgating on the main lawn was really great and people go all out with big grills and such. Don't forget to head to the main concourse way before the game especially if you have children and enjoy all of the activities OUTSIDE the stadium! So much for the kiddos to do out there! They do bag and metal detector checks and the Will Call window and ticket booth are easy to spot right by the main gate. Great stadium! Look forward to another visit! read more

The Philadelphia Union soccer game was lively and a lot of fun to watch! There were lots of positives and negatives about the total experience. Talen Energy Stadium was easy to get to from I95. Once inside, the parking lot was hard to navigate. Employees sent us down a lane where many people including children were tailgating in the middle of the aisle. The employees could clearly see the people. We ended up in Parking lot C which we knew was a 10-15 minute walk to the stadium. What we didn't know was it was unpaved with big chunks of concrete. This was dangerous to both drive and walk on. The stadium is new and clean. It's a smaller stadium. The seats were typical stadium seats. Sight lines were good. The food also was typical. The servers at our event were very nice as were the other employees we came in contact with. We did have several issues trying to get to our event. We asked 6 people to direct us. One told us there wasn't an event even though I had the details and tickets. The rest had no idea where the location was. All were polite and nice. The event hosts weren't allowed to put up signs directing people. It took close over a 1/2 hour to find the event. By the time we arrived, we were frazzled! The experience here would be much better if staff knew logistics. read more

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This place is utter mayhem.....God forbid there was an emergency. Not enough personnel to handle traffic or egress this place is absolute chaos right now. Just unsafe. read more

Great stadium with no bad seat in the house. Plenty of parking right around the park-only $10 instead of the park's $20 parking if you don't mind walking a block. Typical stadium food and beer prices. Went to watch Union soccer game here, and had a great time. Was on crutches because of ACL surgery and the staff quickly moved our entire family up from to the handicapped seats, which were right up front and was a nice alternative to climbing all the steps. Would gladly attend another even here. read more

I've been to a few football (soccer) stadiums in Europe, but never one in the states. Needless to say, that meant PPL Park had a lot to live up to. Outside the ridiculousness that was parking, PPL Park hit every other note. I know it is cliche, but there doesn't seem to be a bad seat in the house. Even the "cheap seats" have a solid view of the field. While you are probably coming for the game, you can also get some decent food and drinks as well. They offer more than hot dogs and Bud / Bud Light! And while the prices are typical for stadiums, the quality was above average. Finally, they have the Sons of Ben. That crew knows how to celebrate a win... or tie. read more

We went to the first Philadelphia Union game at the newly built soccer specific stadium, PPL park. The stadium is located right on the waterfront next to the Commodore Barry bridge. Getting to the stadium is very easy by car because you don't have to deal with Philly traffic if you're coming from the northern or western suburbs. The main mass transit option is to take the R2 to Chester, and then they have constant free shuttles going back forth from the train station. For those coming by car, the current parking situation is a challenge. A lot of good parking areas are taken up by the onramp construction. The parking near the stadium is all permit, and the pay lots nearby fill up quickly. We just parked on the street a few blocks away for free, with zero problems. The areas around the stadium are not very nice. That being said, I never felt unsafe walking to and from my car. The locals were friendly and most of them were selling water on a 95 degree day. The stadium is a fantastic configuration, because there is not a bad seat in the house. Every seat has a cupholder, and the seats were comfortable. The food and beer options are pretty good. We opted for Chickie and Pete's, and some Hoegarden pints. Crappy beer (Bud) is $7, and good beer like (Hoegarden, Victory, Stella) is $8. Beer sales stop after the 70th minute of the game. I was shocked how well the place was run considering this was the first event. As a former 76er season ticket holder, I'm use to dealing the absolutely idiotic concession sales people at the Wachovia center. The people at PPL park were quite friendly, and didn't have the attitude that I see at most Philly venues. The game itself was fantastic. Not only was the game extremely exciting, but the atmosphere was great. The Philly supporters section was amped up, and the Union came from behind to win 3-1. Considering 1/2 the sold out crowd already has Union gear on, you would have no idea this was an expansion team having it's first home game at their new stadium. read more

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As a Major League Supporter of Major League Soccer, I'm proud to say that I have been to several of the league's soccer-specific stadiums: The Home Depot Center (L.A. Galaxy and Chivas USA), Pizza Hut Park (FC Dallas), Red Bull Arena (New York Red Bulls), Crew Stadium (Columbus Crew), Dick's Sporting Goods Park (Colorado Rapids), and now PPL Park, home of the Philadelphia Union. PPL Park is a cozy stadium (seats 18,500 for soccer) right on the bank of the Delaware River. The views were really beautiful, and even sitting at the top of the stands, one does not feel removed from the action. I was impressed by the variety of food options available. I ate a Philly cheesesteak (had to, right?), but there are also seasoned fries, half-pound hot dogs, chicken fingers, sausages, burgers, fish and chips, nachos, popcorn, and lots of other things to nibble on. Sure, prices are fairly high, but not any higher than if you visit any other stadium, really. My only real problem with PPL Park is that it is basically in the middle of nowhere. You have to have a car to get there, and even then there's really nothing in the area. There's certainly nothing within walking distance. Suburban stadiums have been popular in recent years, but I think those located in more populated areas (such as the newly-opened BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston) are likely to draw more fans and feel more connected to the community. But if you have access to a car, I highly recommend that you head out to PPL Park to see a Union game. Go MLS! read more

Subaru Park - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Chester, Pennsylvania

I wish that PPL were closer to public transit, and needs larger parking areas and wider access roads. PPL has beautiful sightlines as far as stadiums go, and over 65% of the seats are in view of the Delaware river. All of the seats can see the Commodore Barry. I intend to revisit for another game in section 129 which is at midfield so that I may experience a game from the "good" (expensive) seats. However, both times I have gone I stood behind the home goal in the Sons of Ben supporters section which costs around $25. One of the positives of the PPL experience is interacting with so many fellow soccer fans. The supporters are very vocal and their passion for the game, standing for the entire 90+ minutes, is worn right on their sleeves. When you're behind a goal you see half the game up at arm's length instead of all of the game from proverbial stone's throw length. (Don't throw a stone, literalists!) Some of the vendors at PPL are more than a little bit outrageous. PPL charges $8 for super dogs and $5 for regular dogs. The minimum outlay for a soccer shirt or hat is $20, and a foam finger will cost you seven or eight of your hard earned dollars. I felt that this particular item was over the top for a purchase that advertises for the home team (they could use the publicity), whereas the others were just typically overpriced. The stadium was built in Chester to support local business and employment. However, the stadium is only used about 19 days a year. I am really hoping PPL Park will in the near future be rented out for college soccer tournaments, Women's Professional Soccer, outdoor concerts, etc. in order to fulfill its founding mission of helping the local economy. I also hope the nearby shopping center eventually comes to pass, or maybe the union fan zone itch a restaurant. In the meantime, local residents of Chester still await fulfillment of the building initiative. This is all in all a fan friendly experience and a great place to spend latter part of a summer afternoon. 4 stars. read more

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I went and saw a rugby game this weekend (Maori All Blacks vs. USA Eagles). This was my first visit to PPL park, and I was very impressed. We were in the third row in the end zone and it only set us back $25! Really, the worst seats in this park are still pretty terrific seats (I suppose it pays sometimes to be a fan of a less popular sport). I had a pretzel, a beer and some hot chocolate. I appreciated that they had a wide selection of beer at the concession stands. The hot chocolate was pretty terrific as well. The prices were ridiculously high, but on par with other stadiums. The only thing that I didn't like about the park was getting in. It was a bit disorganized, getting to the ticket takers, and that disorganization slowed the "line" down to a crawl. Parking was surprisingly difficult. With the size of the park, I would have thought we'd have been able to get out of there pretty quickly, but I would say it was just as difficult as leaving an Eagles game. read more

Subaru Park - Maori All Blacks v. USA Eagles - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Chester, Pennsylvania

Beautiful Park! It's clean, open, and full of amazing fans. The concessions are pricey (as to be expected) and the food isn't that good (don't order the burger!). Next time I will stick to Chickie's Crab Fries. The view from any seat is incredible. The fans are intense and that is what makes Union games so much fun. Parking is tricky but just go knowing and accepting this as fact. read more

I recently decided that over the course of my life, I must visit every MLS stadium. PPL is the third MLS stadium I have been to, and this is including seeing NE Revolution at Gilette Stadium, but I unfortunately have to admit that PPL is better than Toyota Park in Chicago. It is really a beautiful soccer stadium. The architecture is pretty cool looking. I felt the energy of the riled up game on September 11th, which had an awesome attendence of 18.000 people. We sat in section 133 which gives you an excellent diagonal view of the field, a panoramic view of industrial lights (which are really quite beautiful in large quantities) and on your right side, a truncated view of Commodore Barry Bridge, which is huge. While watching a Union game on FSC, and seeing the view from the other side of the field, I was really impressed at the decision to build the stadium right up against the river. Union may be the perfect name for the team, as well as the fans. They are diehard! I'm quite certain I saw more MLS jerseys than I have at any other game. The gift shop was huge and crowded after the game. We got lots of hell for wearing Chicago Fire attire to a Philadelphia Union, and to make it worse, we lost 1-0. Props to Philadelphia for setting up a great new expansion team, complete with great new stadium. read more

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Well maintained, clean, friendly staffed stadium. Beer and food prices are not crazy expensive either. Most of the beer stands have a beer special of the night. I got a 16 oz tall can of Boddingtons for $8 bucks. Not bad for a stadium. Bathrooms are always clean and the staff are very nice. I had a problem with a parking attending charging me more than the posted price and then pocketing the money. I complained to the front office and they refunded my parking and comped me my next parking at the stadium. read more

PPL Park is getting 4 stars...The venue's really great for soccer. Very intimate stadium, you really are up close to the action. I sit in section 117 behind the goal and enjoy it, altho i was disappointed that I can't see the display board. I really do hope they build one over the River End. The concourse is not designed for 18,500 people. Its just too tight and they throw kiosks up all over the place to further bottleneck the crowd. The big problem is halftime when virtually everyone heads to the concourse, i would NOT recommend trying to take your family of 4 or 5 to the bathroom or concession stands at halftime...do yourself a favor and leave with a few minutes left in the half... The staff at the park has been outstanding...everyone seems very happy and cheerful, its almost like being in disneyworld, but a strange version of the amusement park in Chester. Parking is going to improve as the construction around the stadium completes. There will be an entrance to the interstate right at the stadium making the drive much safer and easier. Food...you cannot bring your own food into the stadium...you cannot bring your own beverages in either...I have had the cheesteak (comes with fries for 9$ and is pretty good) and a cheeseburger (also comes with fries for 9$, but I did NOT enjoy my burger and will not try another here). Overall I was slightly disappointed in the food selection, I was hoping for some type of BBQ Pit like we have at Citizens Bank, a Tony Lukes, or some noteworthy philly staple...as it is i'm settling on the cheesteak and fries. The ambiance in the stadium is a big part of the experience...this place is FULL of soccer fans, most of which are very vocal. I do enjoy the sons of ben, the chants, the drums, and the singing. I am NOT a fan of the cursing chant, but it has been picking up thru the season...it started with the sons of ben, but has pretty much spread over the stadium...Not a show stopper, but I wish we could think of something a little more creative...I can't imagine how many kids are gonna leave the stadium with this chant in their head... All in all, a great venue and I am very happy to have a pro soccer team in Philly! Would have been 5 stars had my burger been better... read more

Absolutely love it here! It's so clean, spacious, and fun watching the Philadelphia Union play! Soccer is definitely better live. Also, our season ticket guy Kevin is the best! He's very accommodating and makes things happens for us! read more

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DOOP! Call me biased. I don't care. I'm a HUGE soccer fan and loyal to this little team that could called the Union. I've seen Union games here, as well as the All Star Game (I do love me some David Beckham) and an IF between Ghana and Chile. PPL Park, to an extent, is a second home for me. PPL Park is just amazing. I've sat in different sections, as well as in a suite and, just when I think they can impress me anymore, they go and do it. The bathrooms are always clean. The concourse is always clean. The service is pretty good for a sports arena setting. The concessions are a bit limited and very pricey. Gluten free snacks (like peanuts) are scattered about at different stands, but actual gluten free food -- something of substance -- is harder to find. The environment is very family-friendly. While there are crowds (ahem) that can be rowdy, no one is out of control. The club store is fantastic as well with a ton of Union items from which to choose. read more

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Horrible concessions and crowd management. Long wait for men's bathroom, not enough food or drink stands, lines are very very long and block concourse. Need to step up Union Soccer read more

Summary: nice exterior, poor amenities, terrible neigbhood Talen Energy stadium is an aesthetically pleasing stadium with nice views of the waterfront. However from a purely pragmatic point of view, it fails several key tests. Access: by car at least this is a pain. The main parking lot is about 3/4 mile away from the front gate. $20 cash payment Neighborhood: while other stadiums are geared around local bars/restaurants surrounding the stadium, this one opted to situate itself in an extremely rough area, and that's putting it lightly. I drove around after the game and saw no shortage of burned down, decaying, or otherwise abandoned properties. Other: the cool design with the partial roof is cool in theory. In practice it casts extremely annoying shadows that make it a nuisance for viewing. Atmosphere: for a supposed rivalry game (NYRB vs Philly), the crowd was extremely out of it - save for the couple hundred Red Bulls fans who made the trip. Would I come again? Definitely... but only for big games (i.e. playoffs). I'd definitely shell out the extra $10 to park closer to the stadium ($30 cash vs $20 cash for the lot 3/4 mile away). read more

I went here for Radwood Philly. Not good at all. First, it turns out that Subaru Park is not a park, it's a soccer stadium in the middle of the ghetto. It was difficult to find the entrance to parking. Paid $20 (credit only; cash not accepted) to park in the yard. Lots of construction barriers and police tape everywhere. Once again, at the gate, cash wasn't accepted, nor was the advertised Hagerty Drivers' Club discount. Get this - an employee searches you for weapons in order to get inside. Metal detector and all that. By this point, the show was already ruined for me. Once inside, the cars weren't in a lot, but rather parallel parked along the sidewalk. This wasn't exactly a good way to lay out a car show. There were maybe 100 cars in all. There was next to nothing in the way of vendors and amenities. Well, there was a very overpriced food and beverage counter inside the stadium. A music trailer was blaring hip-hop and reggae at uncomfortable levels. All in all, there were some cool cars but the crappy location just ruined everything. Whoever runs Radwood, I hope you see this. There are many much more appropriate locations in the region for a car show. Count me out for next year if it's at the same location. read more

The lovely wife and I attended last Saturday's game. We are not huge soccer fans but we've heard so many good things about the stadium that we thought we'd give it a try. We had a great time at this very well designed venue. As we approached the stadium in heavy traffic, the signs for the various parking lots were confusing. You would think that by now, with major stadiums all over the country, that the parking people could create a decent sign. I guess I'm asking too much. Then we got lucky. A police officer directed us to a side street with a few remaining free spaces! Happy days! After a two minute walk to the stadium we were pleased that the ticket process was quick and painless. It's clear that they can handle the crowds as this game was sold out with about 18000 folks. Finding our seats was easy and there were plenty of attendants to help if needed. The sightlines in this park are beautiful. I'll bet there is not a bad seat in the house. The sound system is also great. We thoroughly enjoyed the game! Last but not least there are plenty of food and beverage vendors. Prices are in line with any other big venue. That is to say, expensive. This was a four star experience for us and we'll be back! read more

Beautiful park, but the away supporter's section placement is just silly. You have a full stadium and you decide to seat away fans right next to the home fans. You're asking for trouble. Besides that, the view in the stadium is second to none. Great place to catch a game. read more

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Not a bad seat in the house. Home of Philly's MLS Union, which boasts of loyal & spirited fans. Though the location is a bit iffy, being literally in the shadows of the Commodore Barry Bridge, fans have made the commitment to support the their team! read more

Honestly, hard to have a bad seat in this place. It's only about 18,000 seats so has always felt full to me. The atmosphere is GREAT! I love going to games because the fans are awesome (even when the team isn't so hot...). Unfortunately with it being down in Chester you pretty much HAVE to drive. Buy your parking passes ahead of time and park at the stadium. Some of the lots nearby charge $30! read more

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My family and I have been season ticket members of the Philadelphia Union and it has been totally worth it. It is a very family friendly fun environment. Very many great experiences and memories have resulted from regularly going to games. read more

PPL Park is an awesome place to watch a soccer game. MLS's strategy of building right-sized stadiums to create an intimate, yet passionate atmosphere for their product is sheer marketing genius. PPL park has created a niche in the Philly market for all manner of outdoor sporting events that would look foolish at the Linc, but are awesome in Chester. I have sat all over the stadium and can tell you that I have never had a bad seat. The sight lines are awesome and access to vendors and bathrooms are easy. The event staff are friendly and helpful. The vendors do have tendency to over-prep their cooked food so, for example, I have often gotten Chickie & Pete's fries that were cold and cheese sauce that is also cold. However, my expectation for quality and value in stadium food is pretty low so that is ok. Two suggestions for tickets - choose sections 101-112 if you want to not be in the sun for day games. Be aware that everything they say about the River End (sections 134-140) of the stadium (some people call it the supporters section or the sons of Ben section) is true. The Sons of Ben are loud, rowdy, and sometimes use foul language or cheer unsportsmanlike behavior. If you go with kids or you like to not have a headache when you leave the game avoid sections 130-140 and 101-104. PPL Park would easily get 5 stars if leaving the park was not such a hassle. The park is near the water and the highways are not. Therefore, you need to travel over surface streets for quite a distance to leave - hence 4 stars. Even non-soccer fans should head to PPL Park to watch a game - you may change your opinion of how cool soccer is! read more

PPL Park is gorgeous. Everything, from the seating area to the bathrooms, is spotless and well maintained. I don't think there's a bad seat to be had. Even from our view at one of the highest rows, we could clearly see everything going on at field level. My issue is with the cost of concessions. Beers were ridiculously overpriced - even more so than at the parks in South Philly, which is a true wonder since this park is located in one of the worst areas of eastern PA. Experiencing a live soccer match in a proper arena is something every sports fan should do, regardless of level of interest in the sport. I can't pretend to watch all the Union's games (or even know their record at any given time, for that matter), but I easily got into the game and would love to attend another. read more

I am a soccer novice. I think most of America is. I forgive us for this, but the Union is helping Philly get educated real fast. Last week me and the man went down to Chester to check out the Union play Chivas. He has been there a bunch, but is always in the Sons of Ben section. This time, we were in the family friendly stands. He liked it for the sake of calmness as opposed to the Sons of Ben section where you have to stand and chant the whole time. I think that next time I would like to experience that for the sake of fun. I can imagine in a group of passionate fans, their energy would keep me going. I caught on quickly to the game and found myself shouting at the refs for the crappy offside calls. I was on my feet when we scored and I jumped and screamed the Doop Doop Doop with the best of them. What I couldn't help but notice is the prices of everything. Dare I say a bit more expensive than a Phillies game? $20 to Park? $13 for a Large Draft Import? Yet the stands were full, so obviously this sport is on the rise...yay...money for Chester! I was super excited to see they had Chickie and Pete's crab fries...even if they were suffocating in Old Bay....so much so that we had to stop eating them. Oh well. The stadium itself is beautiful and there doesn't seem to be a bad seat in the place. I loved the sunset over the jumbo tron (I know it doesn't sound beautiful, but it is). The bridge is neat and you can always pop by Harrah's on the way home and hope your luck is as good as the Union's (being that they are in first place). Do it quickly before the rest of Philly catches on. Soon there will only be tickets available on stub hub like the Phillies. read more

I really like this stadium! Sure it's in a "bad part" of town, but once you get over that you realize your right by the water and it's beautiful! I also love how the bridge is right by th stadium it's amazing to check out while your waiting for a game to begin. I also love the views of the sunset, you get some amazon scenes. Now for the bad points, the union merch is uber expensive, so make sure you bring a coat, scarf, hat and gloves during the colder months or expect to pay a ton for one there. They have pizza, but nothing for vegans, but they were nice enough to say if they get enough complaints they would most likely add vegan options. You cannot see all of the field depending on where your seated. We sit near a corner near the sons of ben seats and we had to get out of our seats a lot to see the game. One thing I love is that if you have season tickets which we do you get to go to the captain Morgan deck and sample some captain yumm! I would definitely go to a union game here even if you dont like soccer it's a lot of fun and not a lot read more

Effing ridiculous parking, at least have a lot if you're going to charge so much to park there. Do yourself a favor and park in one of the locals yards, support them and not the facility. Also if you're from out of town and coming from Philly watch out for the exit you need to get off of, right before the bridge, if you miss it there's a decent sized toll to get back over. read more

I really wish I could give PPL park a better rating. Once you get inside it's a fantastic place to watch soccer. I don't think there's a bad seat in the house, and the Commodore Barry bridge looming over the field is picturesque. It's just everything else that's a mess about it. The location isn't good. While it offers a nice view of the bridge, and convenient highway access, it is very difficult to reach by transit. Going into the third year of operation, the parking lots remain unpaved, and the area around the stadium ranges from industrial wasteland to urban ghetto. Maybe in a decade or two 291 will evolve into a commercial corridor, but for now it's strictly get in and get out as fast as possible. On the bright side, they could have build the stadium deep in the exurbs, like Glassboro or West Chester, so at least it's fairly central to the region. It really should have been built in the city though. The stadium design just seems very cookie cutter and not thought through. The concourses are narrow and bunker-like under the seats, with little room for lines at any of the stands. Many of the bathrooms not only have single point of entry, but have a tight foyer creating a choke point. Part of the concourse actually has to be closed to allow the teams on and off the field; this was done to have the teams walk out under the fan club seats, but they should have a tunnel directly to the locker rooms. No provision was made for visiting fan clubs (something specific to soccer), leading to even more of the concourse being closed when rowdy NY or DC fans come en masse. The food and beer options offer decent variety, but the prices are distinctly major league, charging as much or more as Philly's other teams. It's a pretty typical mix of burgers, chicken fingers, and hot dogs/sausages, although you do get a bigger portion then most other stadiums. Beer is actually more expensive if you want to avoid budmillercoors swill. Frustratingly, they don't allow outside water, even in a sealed bottle read more

This is quite possibly the worst place to see a MLS game, and I've been to RFK in DC which is bad, the Home Depot Center in Carson/LA which is great, Gillette in Foxboro which is mediocre, BMO in Toronto which is nice but cold, Crew Stadium in Columbus which is pleasant, and Red Bull Arena in Harrison which is quite awesome. The only thing going for it that is better than RFK is the sight lines, as the stadium was built for football, and not a multipurpose venue. Now on to why one should never venture to this place: 1 - Location, there's no way of getting there that doesn't go through horrendous neighborhoods. Chester has been littered with shootings, robberies, and other crimes, making it feel unsafe. 2 - Parking, not only is it expensive, there is very little parking for a place that is inaccessible by public transit. I've had to park cross-town and take a shuttle bus in the time when the designated "visitors lot" was full. I didn't feel comfortable leaving my car there. 3 - The Fans - It's full of wanna-be hooligans. Take the Philadelphia sports mentality, and mix it with the Green Street Hooligans. That pretty much sums it up, they know nothing about the sport, they're just looking for a fight. Not to mention that they put visiting fans next to a loosely organized group of supporters that don't support the team, just looking to start trouble with the visitors. (The league mandates that visiting supporters are to be placed in the furthest spot away from home supporters) 4 - Security - Is it really necessary to have mounted officers and apparently the entire Chester PD there when New York is in town. And to keep visiting supporters penned in for an hour after the game. 5 - Not a complete covered roof - Either go all out or not at all. 6 - Bathrooms - Two Port-A-Johns, that's it? Seriously?! read more

Probably more like a 3.5 but I'll round up. Stadium is pretty nice, but nothing really wowed me, sightlines are pleasant. Concessions are good, especially the Old Bay Fries. The parking isn't the best situation, since there is only one way in or out of the parking lots so expect the chill in the parking lots for a while after a game. Here's a dirty little secret: This stadium was probably built with high expectations to revitalize Chester. It. Ain't. Gonna. Happen. PPL Park is disconnected from the rest of the community with empty lots acting as a large buffer zone. People drive in, tailgate, watch the game, and drive out. Aside from rent and taxes the city may collect from the Union, that's it. The city also probably lured the Union into town with generous tax rebates. It is going to be a while before the city's investment is paid back. read more

I loooooooove me some soccer and I was over the moon when my husband's boss offered us tickets to a Union vs. Red Bulls game (side note: the hubster is from Ireland and we were even more excited to scream obscenities at the hand-baller who is Thierry Henry.) I loved everything about this stadium. It's small (only seats 18,000) so ever seat is a great one. It is new(ish) so everything is in great condition. They have excellent beer (Yards!!) and the prices aren't too bad, but it's still beer at a sporting event so it's gonna be pricy. Husband man got a pulled pork sandwich that was actually quite good. And best of all Union won 1-0. We had no experience with the $20 parking lot as we found a spot on the road, but I do deduct one star because there is absolutely no signage on 95 for the stadium. As people who don't usually frequent Chester, we would have appreciated better directions. read more