PHL is about 10 miles northeast of Subaru Park in Chester, PA. A rideshare from the terminal runs $20–30. There's no direct transit connection from PHL to Chester — rideshare is the practical option for visiting fans. SEPTA Regional Rail runs to Chester station, a short walk from the stadium, from 30th Street Station in Center City.
Subaru Park has on-site and adjacent parking in the surrounding Chester waterfront area. The Union operate affiliated lots near the stadium. Pre-purchase online is recommended for sold-out matches. The waterfront setting and manageable crowd sizes make parking less stressful than at larger venues.
Philadelphia Union's supporter culture (Sons of Ben) is passionate and well-organized. Pre-match gatherings happen in the lots and at bars in Chester near the waterfront. Check SoB social channels before each match for organized events and supporter 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 Philadelphia. SEPTA extends service on match days — check septa.org for schedules. This is one of the better commuter rail connections in MLS.
Subaru Park is right on the Delaware River waterfront in Chester. The stadium setting is genuinely scenic, and the waterfront promenade makes arriving on foot from nearby parking or the train station an enjoyable experience.
Bike parking is available near the stadium. The Chester waterfront trail provides cycling connections along the Delaware River.
Accessible parking is available in ADA-designated spaces in the affiliated lots. The accessible drop-off zone is near the main stadium entrance. For accessibility accommodations, contact Philadelphia Union at philadelphiaunion.com.
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.
Outside drinks are not permitted.
Outside food is not permitted.
The stadium is a clear bag only venue. Guests are encouraged to limit the number of items they bring with them to the stadium.
Allowed bags include:
Prohibited bags include but are not limited to large purses, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, luggage of any kind, computer bags or any bag larger than the permissible size.
Bag check is not available.
Exceptions will be made for diaper bags and medically necessary items that do not fit into a clear bag.
Subaru Park is a compact soccer-specific venue on the Delaware River in Chester, PA that opened in 2010. The lower bowl midfield sections are close to the touchline with clean views of the full pitch. The Philadelphia Union have built one of the more technically sophisticated supporter cultures in MLS, and the atmosphere in the lower bowl is consistently strong.
Subaru Park’s upper bowl midfield sections give you a solid overhead view of the entire pitch at a step down in price. The compact stadium design keeps the upper sections feeling close to the action. The Delaware River views from the west side of the stadium add a distinctive backdrop. A good value choice for most games.
The Sons of Ben at the south end are one of the most respected supporter sections in MLS — organized, passionate, and visually impressive. But it’s standing and focused on creating atmosphere rather than watching the game. End goal sections also offer steep angles to the far goal. Corner sections are similarly restricted. Midfield is the right choice for traditional game-watching.
Subaru Park is oriented roughly north-south. The west side faces east and benefits from shade earlier in the afternoon, with Delaware River views as a bonus. The east side gets more direct afternoon sun for evening kickoffs. Philadelphia summer heat and humidity are real — the shaded west side is the more comfortable option for afternoon games in July and August.
Subaru Park is open-air on the Delaware River. Spring games can be cold, particularly in March and April. Summer games are warm and humid, but the river breeze provides some relief compared to more landlocked venues. Afternoon thunderstorms are possible in summer. Fall games in September and October are typically excellent conditions for soccer in the Philadelphia area.
Main Concourse - Philadelphia's iconic fried chicken and donut shop brings both their legendary hot chicken and creative glazed donuts to Subaru Park. The honey glazed is essential.
Supporter's Section Bar - Philadelphia's beloved craft brewery pours their Thomas Jefferson's Tavern Ale and Philly Pale Ale at Union matches. Genuinely one of the city's best craft operations.
Section 115 - South Philly's legendary cheesesteak and roast pork institution. The roast pork sandwich with sharp provolone and broccoli rabe is arguably the best thing to eat in Philadelphia.
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
Philadelphia Union's supporter groups — Sons of Ben and others — fill sections 134–140 at Subaru Park in a large standing section behind the south goal. The Sons of Ben are one of MLS's oldest supporter organizations, and the atmosphere they create at Subaru Park is consistently strong. Non-Union apparel is not permitted in the supporter sections.
In the Stands offers apparel for fans who enjoy visiting ballparks and stadiums. While we all have our favorite teams, there are times when they aren't the ones playing. Our goal is to create a sense of community and camaraderie whenever you see someone wearing In the Stands apparel.
View all products
