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Parking
Reserve a spot in advance — game-day parking near Subaru Park fills early.
Getting there
Subaru Park sits on the Delaware River waterfront in Chester, Pennsylvania, about 15 miles south of Center City Philadelphia and just off I-95 at exit 6. SEPTA's Wilmington/Newark Regional Rail line stops at Chester Transportation Center about a mile from the stadium, with Union-affiliated shuttle service running on match days. Driving from Philadelphia uses I-95 south; from Wilmington uses I-95 north. Stadium-adjacent surface lots ring the venue and reserving in advance via the parking link above typically beats match-day pricing. Rideshare drop-off zones are signed along Seaport Drive. Confirm bag and entry rules on the Philadelphia Union's official site before going.
The neighborhood
The stadium sits on a redeveloped waterfront parcel along the Delaware River, with the river immediately south of the south stand and the Commodore Barry Bridge looming over the venue's eastern edge. The setting is industrial-waterfront rather than urban-village — Chester is a small post-industrial city and the blocks immediately around the stadium are largely surface lots and the adjacent Wharf at Rivertown office complex rather than a dense pre-match district. The Sons of Ben supporters' group hosts pre-match tailgates in the surrounding lots that function as the de facto game-day social scene. For visitors who want a fuller day, Philadelphia is a short drive north and Wilmington's Riverfront is a short drive south, either pairing naturally with a match.
Where to eat & drink nearby
On-site and short-walk options center on the stadium itself and the adjacent Wharf at Rivertown. Power House Lounge inside the stadium overlooks the field and operates on match days. Sons of Ben tailgate lots in the surrounding parking areas are the canonical pre-match social setting — the supporters' group runs organized tailgates that have anchored Union game days since the club's founding. For sit-down meals, Harvest Seasonal Grill in nearby Glen Mills is a short drive north. Iron Hill Brewery Media in Media is a longer drive but a reliable regional brewery stop. In South Philly, Pat's King of Steaks and Geno's Steaks are the canonical detour on a Philadelphia-to-Chester match-day drive. Inside the stadium, regional beer-garden concourse concepts have been part of the Union's match-day rotation. Pre-match tailgating typically opens several hours before kickoff.
First-timer tips
Plan around the Sons of Ben — the supporters' group anchors the River End behind one of the goals, leads chants from kickoff to the final whistle, and the atmosphere on that end is one of the more authentic supporter cultures in MLS. Arrive at least 90 minutes early on weekend matches to absorb tailgate culture in the surrounding lots. Subaru Park is a soccer-specific stadium with no roof — the riverfront location means weather can swing hard, particularly in shoulder months; dress for the forecast. Mobile-only tickets are the norm. The Union publish current bag policy on the club's official site and the rules change season to season — check before traveling.
Best games to catch
Philadelphia Union–New York Red Bulls is the closest geographic rivalry and the most reliable above-average draw — the I-95 derby (sometimes branded the Atlantic Cup) consistently sells well. Union–NYCFC and Union–DC United also pull strong crowds given the regional density of the Eastern Conference. Visits from LAFC, Inter Miami (especially since Messi's arrival), Atlanta United, and the Seattle Sounders typically anchor the strongest match days of the season. US Open Cup home dates and any MLS Cup Playoff matches price as the hardest tickets of the year. The Union's promotional calendar — heritage match nights, scarf giveaways, fireworks dates — is published on the club site and varies year to year.
What to know
The stadium opened in June 2010 as PPL Park, was renamed Talen Energy Stadium in 2016, and became Subaru Park in 2020 under a long-term partnership with Subaru of America (whose North American headquarters sits across the river in Camden, NJ). It was purpose-built as a soccer-specific venue for the Philadelphia Union, MLS's 16th franchise. The Commodore Barry Bridge — the cantilever bridge spanning the Delaware just east of the stadium — is the building's most distinctive backdrop and shows up in nearly every televised wide shot of the venue. The Sons of Ben, the Union's supporters' group, formed in 2007 (before the club existed) to lobby MLS to award Philadelphia a franchise — the group's River End end-line section remains one of the most active supporters' sections in MLS. The Union's first MLS Cup appearance came in 2022, giving the stadium a recent deep-playoff identity.
Frequently asked questions
What time do gates open at Subaru Park?
Gates typically open about 90 minutes before kickoff for standard matches, sometimes earlier for marquee opponents or themed events. Check the Union's official match-day page for the specific date's gate-open time.
How do I get to Subaru Park from Philadelphia?
Driving south on I-95 from Center City takes 20–30 minutes outside of rush hour. SEPTA's Wilmington/Newark Regional Rail line stops at Chester Transportation Center about a mile from the stadium with shuttles on match days.
Where can I park near Subaru Park?
Stadium-adjacent surface lots ring the venue. Reserving in advance via the parking link above typically beats match-day pricing. Tailgating in the surrounding lots is a core part of Union match-day culture.
Is Subaru Park the same as PPL Park?
Yes — the stadium opened as PPL Park in 2010, was renamed Talen Energy Stadium in 2016, and became Subaru Park in 2020. It is the same Delaware River waterfront stadium in Chester; only the naming-rights partner has changed.
Where do the Union supporters sit?
The Sons of Ben anchor the River End end-line section behind one of the goals and lead chants throughout the match. Tickets in or near the River End deliver the most active atmosphere in the stadium.
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