Philadelphia EAGLES
Lincoln
Financial Field
seating
chart
Lincoln
Financial Field
Primary Architect:
NBBJ Sports and Entertainment of Marina del Rey, California
Dan Meis and Ron Turner
"I
would ask that you help us to maintain the dignity that we
show to the name, by refraining from the nicknames, however
funny and cute they are."
"We feel a special sense of responsibility to the president's
memory and legacy, because we did get specific family permission.
So we would hate to see the name just shortened or butchered
or something like that. It would be irreverant to the memory..."
-Jon A. Boscia, CEO, Lincoln National Corporation
Lincoln Financial Field
One Lincoln Financial Way
Philadelphia, PA 19148
Eagles hired Kajima Urban Development to manage the stadium construction.
KUD hired Turner Construction and Keating Building Corporation as general contractors.
Turner & Keating hired the subcontrators.
2001.06.07
groundbreaking
2003.08.03 first event - Manchester United vs. FC Barcelona
the
cost:
original projection: $365 million
as of February 2003: $510 million
final cost, as of September 2003: $512 million
original planned capacity: seating for 67 000
Club Seating: 9 000 (as per Eagles News Release, September
8, 2002)
Luxury Suites: 117 suites (as per Eagles News Release, September
8, 2002)
as of February 2005: Eagles spent $363 million, withholding $5 million.
Lincoln Financial Field facts:
Will seat 68 400 for football:
- 11 000 club seats and suites (8 115 club seats, 2
885 in the 172 luxury suites)
- 57 400 in regular seats (1 400 additional seats
were added in January 2003,
mostly to the SE corner, in a open plaza area)
172 luxury suites - cost between $70 000. and $300 000. annually, with 5 to
10 year lease periods
- 71 Lower Level Suites (34 rows off the field
on the East and West sides of the stadium
- 10 Red Zone Suites (HeadHouse)
- 14 Presidents Club Suites (stacked on topof the Lower
Level Suites on the West side of the stadium
- 77 Club Level Suites (above the Club Level seating
on the East and West sides of the stadium
Seating Capacity
(as of 2004):
69 030 for football and soccer
70 000 for Army/Navy
50 000 for concerts
(a temporary bleacher is installed for Army-Navy, to bring the capacity to 70 000)
TICKETS
SBLs
"Stadum Builder License" fees ranged from $1 800. to $3 700. per seat
SBLs sold for stadium seats in lower bowl only = 29 000 seats
Lower Level
Zone A SBL=$3 700. 2003 ticket price $700.
Zone B SBL=$2 700. 2003 ticket price $700.
Zone C SBL=$2 100. 2003 ticket price $700.
Zone D SBL=$1 800. 2003 ticket price $600.
Club Level available for terms of 5, 7 or 10
years
Club 1 SBL=$2 900. 2003 ticket price $3 500.
Club 2 SBL=$2 500. 2003 ticket price $2 900.
Upper Level
Loge 1 SBL=$3 000. 2003 ticket price $700.
Loge 2 SBL=$2 100. 2003 ticket price $700.
Loge 3 SBL=$1 800. 2003 ticket price $700.
Ticket Prices
Eagles ticket prices went from 15th most expensive to 3rd most expensive the
year of the move.
where
the money came from:
$85 million (about) paid by State of Pennsylvania (Feb. 2, 1999)
according
to the Philadelphia Daily News (8/15/2003), the State of Pennsylvania paid $185
million combined
for
the Eagles' and Phillies' new stadiums, so this figure might be slightly higher
$96.2 million paid by City of Philadelphia (City Council Dec. 9, 2000)
according
to the Philadelphia Daily News (8/15/2003), the City of Philadelphia paid $400
million combined
for
the Eagles' and Phillies' new stadiums, so this figure might be higher
$139.6 million from Lincoln Financial Group for the naming rights,
for
a term of 21 years, in annual payments of $6.647 million (June 3, 2002)
$80 million paid in SBLs (Seat Builders Licenses, paid by fans during construction)
my estimate - $2750 x 29 000
the
number of SBLs was capped at 29,000 during negotiations with the City of Philadelphia
$15 million paid by Temple University for 15 year contract, in 1 lump sum
plus 4 annual payments
The
deal was arranged by Gov. Rendell and House Speaker Perzel
The Eagles wanted the entire $15 million up front; Temple wanted to pay
$3 million per year for 5 years
Temple
will get a partial refund if it cancels the lease
(Temple
was paying $100 000. per game to play at the Vet)
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$415.8 million in outside contributions
The NFL approved a loan to the EAGLES
for $55 million on May 27, 1999.
"... DRPA (Delaware River Port Authority) ... the agency's $12 million
contribution in bridge tolls to help build Lincoln Financial Field..."
-Philadelphia
Inquirer, November 20, 2005
where
the money went:
$10 000 000.
Tuleya Pile and Foundation Co, Shamong, NJ
drive 3,200 piles to support foundation
$ ??
Central Metals, Camden, NJ install
10 miles of handrails
$1 350 000.
Tru-Fit Frame & Door Co, Pennsauken, NJ install
1,900 doors and hardware
$7 000 000.
APG America, Inc, Glassboro, NJ install
glass
$4 000 000.
Hispanic Ventures Inc, Atlantic City, NJ interior
and exterior paint
$30 000.
Tuckahoe Turf Farm, Hammmonton, NJ install
109,000 sq. ft. Kentucky Blue Grass; November 2002
(they
also did the Phils new sod at Citizens Bank Park in 2004,
for $40 000)
$18
000 000.
Luis Cruz & partner paved
the stadium parking lots
$
??
Seal-Tite Company, Inc.
About 95% of the fans who held season tickets at the Vet purchased season tickets for the Linc.
the
construction:
790' x 825', 150' high at highest point
15 escalators, including 3 that reasch the upper bowl
28 months of construction:
April 3, 2001 - demolition of T-Warehouse (new stadium
site) begins
May 7, 2001 - excavation begins
33 men's bathrooms / 39 women's bathrooms
one facility for every 319 men
one facility for every 92 women
the
turf:
Kentucky Blue Grass with DD GrassMaster synthetic fibers, brought in
from South Jersey
- atop a 10 inch bed of 75% soil, 25% sand
- then 4 inches of pea gravel, with irrigation pipes for sprinkler
heads
- then heating coils (heated fluid run through pipes)
- then 18 inches of clean fill, with drainage pipes
- finally, 18 inches of gravel
Seating:
the upper and lower level seats - 100s and 200s - are manufactured by the
Hussey Seating Company
of North Berwick, Maine
they are 19 inches wide, with a cupholder
the 8 115 club seats are 21 inches wide, and padded
Alcohol sales
will terminate at the beginning of the third quarter.
The alcohol-free Family Section is located in Section 217.
This section was created to give families the option to enjoy the event in an
alcohol-free environment.
Police
Room:
The Police Room is located on the Service Level near the loading dock on the
East side of the stadium.
General
Concessions:
Budweiser, Miller Genuine Draft, Coors Light - 24 oz cups for $6.00
"Beers of the World" carts: Heineken, Amstel Light,
Rolling Rock (for Steelers fans?), Coors Light, Mike's Hard Lemonade
Lincoln Financial
Field "Philly Cheesesteaks" are imported from Massachusetts.
CONCESSIONS UPDATE:
After the first year of operation, the "Beers of the World" carts
were removed from the upper decks.
Despite at least one letter of protest,
they have not returned.
The only beers choices are Miller Light and Bud Light.
Club
Level consessions:
Yuengling 12oz bottles
for $6.00, Foster's Lager on tap, Guinness Stout in cans,
Stella Artois, Sam Adams, Dos Equis, Harp, Corona, Miller Genuine Draft and
Labatt in bottles.
SportService is the exclusive concessionaire for Lincoln Financial
Field.
the
4 corner entrances are named:
Pepsi Gate
Chrysler-Jeep Gate
Mercedes-Benz Club
Suites Entrance
Christina Lurie shopped at Bix to get the sleek minamilist chairs for
the Mercedes-Benz Club Lounge.
Jeffrey and Christina Lurie took the architects on a tour of Paris to get some
ideas for Lincoln Financial Field.
The idea for the 10 scrims (large, translucent graphics of players) on the club
level ramps
came from the National Museum of Modern Art in Paris, the Centre Pompidou.
The canopy overhang was inspired by the Chartley soccer stadium in
Paris.
The President's
Club (owner's box) is directly under the club level. Outfitted with a pool table
and several fireplaces.
For the home opener, Jeffrey Lurie entertained Magic Johnson, Julius Erving,
Steve Van Buren and Slyvester Stallone.
More than 100 digital cameras are pointed at every part of the stadium.
Eagles locker
room: 7 950 sq ft, includes a 3 100 sq ft training room
Visitors locker room: 2 500 sq ft
visit the
official web site:
http://www.lincolnfinancialfield.com/
No water fountains
(required by law) were installed in upper bowl (non-SBL) area.
No American Flag in new stadium until mid-December.
The
Hoagie Ban
The Eagles originally banned fans from bringing food into Lincoln Financial
Field.
They said that hoagies "posed a security threat" in the wake of the
Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.
The ban on outside food was eventually rescinded.
please note:
It is dangerous to bring food into a
public gathering, the team said last
week, citing national security. And on
the advice of its security experts, the
team will prohibit all customers from
doing so at the new stadium.
(this rule was rescinded
after the outcry over its ridiculousness
fans may bring in food, as long as it is in a clear bag)
Lincoln
Financial Field
construction photos
September
9, 2001
October 7, 2001
November 11, 2001
November 25, 2001
December 9, 2001
December 30, 2001
March 27, 2002
July 21, 2002
August 10, 2002
September 22, 2002
October 28, 2002
November 10, 2002
January 19, 2003
April 4, 2003
May 18, 2003
July 3, 2003
August
28, 2003
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From: "fanfeedback" <fanfeedback@lincolnfinancialfield.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2004 13:23:10 -0700
To: Bill Hance <bhance@snip.net>
William,
As of right now due to a new concession map that stand has been removed. We
are unsure as if we are going to offer it this season or not. Thank you so much
for your feedback, this will definitley influence our decision.
---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
From: Bill Hance <bhance@snip.net>
Date: 14 Sep 2004 09:45:03 -0400
>
>To Whom It May Concern,
>
> My wife and I were disappointed when, during the Eagles 2004
>preseason home games, we found that the "Beers of the World" vendor
was
>missing from the concourse behind section 228. We were looking forward
>to its return for the regular season games. As you know, it was not
>present on Sunday for the season opener, against the hated ny giants.
>
> As I am sure you are aware, the "Beers of the World" vendor
>constantly had a line of customers last season, which proves that there
>are quite a few Eagles fans that prefer other beverage choices to Bud
>Light and Miller Light. At a typical home game last season, we each
>would purchase 3 or 4 beverages from the "Beers of the World"
vendor,
>since neither of us, try as we might, can bring ourselves to enjoy a Bud
>Light or Miller Light.
>
> We would like to know why the "Beers of the World" vendor was
>removed from the 200 level, and would appreciate it if you could tell us
>when we can expect it to return.
>
>Sincerely,
> William A Hance
>
>
>
________________________________________________________________
Sent via the WebMail system at lincolnfinancialfield.com
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On Aug. 3, 2003, an Inquirer article broke down the funding: "As part
of the public-private partnership that built the $512 million stadium -- the
state contributed $85 million up front and the city $96 million -- Philadelphia
provides the Eagles with about $7 million per year to assist with operations
and maintenance expenses." So every decade that cost means another $67
million. You could also argue that public coffers also took a big hit in another
way: The Eagles got to keep almost all stadium revenue (while paying only token
rent). So even though taxpayers put up about a third of the funding, the team
retains all $139 million from naming rights, plus the estimated $50 million
to $60 million from seat licenses," and many scores of millions more from
luxury boxes, club seats, signage, parking and concessions.
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