MLS
Stadium Guide
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Chester, PA
Opened
2010
Capacity of
18,500
Best way there
Tickets
Mobile, in the Philadelphia Union app
Download tickets before you arrive; cell service gets busy.
Arrive by
Gates open 90 min early
Times vary by match. Check the match page.
Bag policy
Clear bags only, 14" × 14" × 6"
Small clutches up to 4" × 6" are OK too.
Food & water
No outside food or drinks
Parking
$15–$25
Subaru Park and Chester waterfront lots.
Nearest airport
Philadelphia (PHL) · 10 mi
About 18 min by car.
Best value seats
Upper midfield sections
They offer a clean elevated view of the full pitch.
Subaru Park sits in Chester, Pennsylvania — about 15 miles southwest of downtown Philadelphia along the Delaware River — and has been home to the Philadelphia Union since 2010. The stadium holds around 18,500 fans in a purpose-built soccer venue, and while the location is more industrial waterfront than urban neighborhood, the stadium itself is a solid soccer-specific facility with good sight lines throughout.
Chester is accessible from Philadelphia via the SEPTA Media/Elwyn commuter rail line, which stops at Chester station about a 10-minute walk from the ground. The surroundings are modest, but the Union have built a strong supporter culture anchored by the Sons of Ben, who create a consistently loud atmosphere in the supporter section behind the north goal. For the quality of play and fan experience inside, Subaru Park is worth the trip from the city.
PHL is about 10 miles northeast of Subaru Park in Chester, PA. Rideshare runs $20-30. There is no direct transit from PHL, but SEPTA Regional Rail runs from 30th Street Station in Center City to Chester station, a short walk from the stadium.
ADA spaces are in the affiliated lots. Accessible drop-off is near the main entrance. Accommodations: philadelphiaunion.com.
On-site and adjacent parking is in the Chester waterfront area, including Union-affiliated lots. Pre-purchase online for sold-out matches. Crowds are manageable.
Sons of Ben, the Union's supporter group, gather in the lots and at Chester bars near the waterfront. Check SoB social channels for events and meetups.
SEPTA's Wilmington/Newark Regional Rail Line stops at Chester Transportation Center, a 12-minute walk from Subaru Park. Trains run from 30th Street Station in Center City. Extra match-day service. Schedules at septa.org.
Subaru Park is on the Delaware River waterfront in Chester. A scenic promenade leads from nearby parking and the train station.
Bike parking is near the stadium. The Chester waterfront trail runs along the Delaware River.
Outside drinks are not permitted.
Outside food is not permitted.
Clear bag only. Bring as little as possible.
Allowed:
Prohibited: large purses, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, luggage, computer bags or anything over the size limit.
No bag check.
Diaper bags and medically necessary items are excepted.
Subaru Park is a compact soccer-specific venue on the Delaware River in Chester, PA, opened in 2010. Lower midfield is close to the touchline with clean views and a consistently strong atmosphere.
Upper midfield gives a solid overhead view at a lower price. The compact design keeps it close to the action, and the west side has Delaware River views.
The Sons of Ben at the south end are organized and passionate, but standing and focused on atmosphere over the game. End goal sections also have steep angles to the far goal, and corners are similarly restricted. Choose midfield.
The stadium runs roughly north-south. The west side faces east and shades earlier, with river views as a bonus. The east side gets more sun for evening kickoffs. The west side is more comfortable for July and August afternoons.
Subaru Park is open-air. March and April games can be cold. Summer is warm and humid, with some relief from the river breeze, and afternoon thunderstorms are possible. September and October are typically excellent.
Main Concourse - Philadelphia's fried chicken and donut shop, serving hot chicken and glazed donuts. The honey glazed is essential.
Supporter's Section Bar - Philadelphia craft brewery pouring Thomas Jefferson's Tavern Ale and Philly Pale Ale.
Section 115 - South Philly cheesesteaks and roast pork. Get the roast pork with sharp provolone and broccoli rabe.
The Sons of Ben's drumline anchors the supporter section, keeping a driving beat from kickoff through the final whistle and fueling the crowd's energy throughout.
Made from 12,000 upcycled pieces of recyclable materials collected from Subaru Park to commemorate Subaru Park as a zero landfill stadium
The Sons of Ben and allied supporter groups organize pre-match tailgates near Subaru Park in Chester before home matches. Check Sons of Ben social media for current tailgate details and gathering spots.
The Sons of Ben organize a march from nearby gathering spots into Subaru Park before select home matches. Check the Sons of Ben website for current march information.
Philadelphia Union's supporter groups — led by the Sons of Ben — fill sections 134–140 at Subaru Park in the large standing section behind the south goal. The Sons of Ben are one of MLS's oldest and most organized supporter groups, and the atmosphere at Subaru Park is consistently strong. Non-Union apparel is not permitted in the supporter sections.
A selection of chants can be found on the Sons of Ben website.
Subaru Plaza, the entrance plaza, opens 2 hours before kickoff with interactive kids' games and vendor giveaways.
Nursing: Mamava Pod behind Section 125, free and unlocked via the Mamava app.
First aid: Behind Sections 107 and 129.
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