Franklin Field

Franklin Field is a stadium in Pennsylvania, United States, located on the University of Pennsylvania campus with two tiers of seating that hold more than 52,000 spectators. The outer walls show brick and stone construction, while stands rise along both sidelines.

The venue opened in 1895 and became the first college stadium in the country to install a scoreboard. Later, it hosted the first radio broadcasts of football games.

The Penn Relays gathering transforms this venue every spring into an international stage for track and field, where schools and universities from different countries compete against one another. Spectators fill the stands to watch contests that have taken place here for more than a century.

The grounds sit on South 33rd Street in Philadelphia and are accessible through several entrances, which helps manage visitor flow during large events. Public transport stops nearby and offers direct connections.

The Philadelphia Eagles won their 1960 championship on this turf, defeating the Green Bay Packers in a game that stands as coach Vince Lombardi's only playoff loss. This result remains a footnote in the history of American football.

Location: Pennsylvania

Architects: Frank Miles Day

Official opening: April 20, 1895

Capacity: 70000

Website: https://facilities.upenn.edu/maps/locations/franklin-field

GPS coordinates: 39.95000,-75.19000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:14