Lincoln Financial
Field, home of both the Philadelphia Eagles and Temple Owls is the one
the newest football stadiums in the country. In the late 1990s the
Eagles proposed that a new football only facility be built adjacent to
their current home Veterans Stadium. The Eagles, the Philadelphia
Phillies (MLB), and Temple Owls who also shared Veterans Stadium were
tired of playing at the multipurpose facility. For many years the
stadium had been considered the worst venue in the league. After
financing packages were completed in 2000, construction began in April
of 2001. In June 2002, Lincoln Financial Group, a financial services
firm agreed to pay $139.6 million for the naming rights. A partnership
with the Philadelphia Eagles allowed the Temple Owls to play at the
new facility.
The Temple Owls
played their first game at Lincoln Financial Field on September 8,
2003. The 66,000 seat stadium is located at 11th
Street and Pattison Ave. The stadium looks similar to other NFL
stadiums that have been completed in past years. Nearly two-thirds of
the seats are located on the sidelines, and are 60 feet from the
field. Two three tier grandstands of seats are located on both sides
of the gridiron. Two tier sections of seats are located beyond the
endzones. The stadium features three open plaza corners for views of
the city and into the stadium.The exterior of the stadium has a
pair of wing-like coverings over the upper deck. These wings form some
protection from the elements for some fans and serve to focus stadium
noise back towards the field, enhancing the game experience. Two 27ft.
by 96ft. video boards are located between the lower and upper decks in
the endzones. A number of amenities are at Lincoln Financial Field
including 117 luxury suites, 9,000 club seats, a 100,00 square foot
fan oriented plaza, and a team store. The Temple Owls hope to have
many successful years at their new home.
-9/3 - VILLANOVA
-9/11 - CENTRAL MICHIGAN
-9/18 - CONNECTICUT
-9/25 - at Penn State
-10/2 - at Army
-10/9 - at Northern Illinois
-10/16 - BOWLING GREEN
-10/23 - at Buffalo
-10/30 - AKRON
-11/6 - at Kent State
-11/16 - OHIO
-11/23 - at MIAMI-OH
Famous Players:
Raheem Brock, Larry Chester School Traditions: Diamond Gems Dance Team
PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO TEMPLE UNIVERSITY AND LINCOLN
FINANCIAL FIELD
