Tag: Lincoln Financial Field

Fan cutouts at The Linc raise $260K+ for the Eagles Autism Foundation

With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing fans out of Lincoln Financial Field, the fan cutout raised $260K for the Eagles Autism Foundation

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The COVID-19 pandemic took away the fan experience for a lot of NFL teams this season, but all wasn’t a loss, especially here in Philadelphia.

Hoping to keep fans engaged, the Eagles proposed offering season ticket holders and fans the chance to buy cardboard cutouts in a seat at Lincoln Financial Field for a $100 donation, with the proceeds going to the Eagles Autism Foundation.

As a result of the unprecedented success this season, the team announced that more than $260,000 in net proceeds were raised for the Eagles Autism Foundation.

A total of 4,900-plus cutouts were purchased by Eagles fans from all around the world in 2020 and were installed in seating sections at Lincoln Financial Field as a way to recognize and honor their unrivaled fandom.

Due to the program’s popularity and the extraordinary response amongst Eagles fans, the net proceeds have led to the Eagles Autism Foundation eclipsing the $10 million milestone mark, an impressive feat for the public charity over its first three years since launching the inaugural Eagles Autism Challenge in May 2018.

At the end of the season, Eagles fans were invited to Lincoln Financial Field to personally pick up their cutouts from the seats they were located in during the year.

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Fans no longer allowed at Eagles home games due to spike in COVID-19 cases

No fans at Lincoln Financial Field due to spike in COVID-19 cases

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The city of Philadelphia has now reversed course on fans being allowed inside of Lincoln Financial Field for Eagles games after new outdoor restrictions were passed down on Monday due to the ongoing health crisis and the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in the region.

As a result, the Eagles will not be able to host fans at Lincoln Financial Field the team announced.

On October 13, the Eagles and the city announced a limited capacity of fans returning to Lincoln Financial Field under the guidelines set forth by the National Football League and public health experts, and with the approval of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia.

At the time stadium occupancy was limited to 7,500 total people – including players, coaches, staff, and media – for previous games against the Ravens, Giants, and Cowboys.

The Eagles have three remaining home games in the 2020 regular season, starting with a Monday night contest against Seattle on November 30.

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Eagles among NFL teams set to suffer the biggest financial blow from reduced fan attendance

The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly set to lose upwards of $110 million in revenue due to reducing attendance because of the COVID-19 pandemic

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All 32 NFL teams are set to suffer financially from the loss of revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but none more so than the Philadelphia Eagles. The Athletic via Team Marketing Report recently broke down the loss of revenue for all 32 teams utilizing the 2020 Fan Cost Index (FCI) released Wednesdayprovides data that specifies where the NFL stood prior to the unprecedented changes in live sports and the financial ramifications.

The FCI formula is based on the average cost of four adult non-premium tickets, single-car parking, two draft beers, four soft drinks, four hot dogs, and two adult-sized adjustable hats. The hats are a proxy for the souvenirs available at an arena or stadium. Hartweg said he spends months amassing the numbers from teams and other sources to create his formulas.

Team Marketing Report, a Chicago-based sports business intelligence firm, projects a $2.8 billion hit to NFL Gross Gameday Fan Revenues.

If Philadelphia Eagles fans could have fully attended games at 69,176 seat Lincoln Financial Field this year, it would have cost $657.22 for a family of four to cheer on the Birds.

The top five NFL fan-cost money losers:

Washington Football Team — $124.1 million
49ers — $112.4 million
Packers — $112 million
Giants — $109.9 million
Eagles — $109.1 million

Based on that projection, the Eagles without fans, or just a limited number of them at games, will lose upwards of $109 million, placing Philadelphia at No. 5 on the list of gross loss.

The five teams to lose the least money:

Browns — $62 million
Jaguars — $61.8 million
Colts — $61.6 million
Buccaneers — $48.6 million
Bengals — $38.1 million

It’ll be interesting to see how the Eagles handle 2021 from a salary cap standpoint and the loss of revenue will play a huge part in the Birds making several big moves this spring that could shake up the organization.

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Philadelphia allowing Eagles to have fans in stands vs. Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens will have real cheers and jeers in Week 6 as the Philadelphia Eagles announce they’ll have fans in the stands.

The Baltimore Ravens haven’t seen too many fans in the stands this season. But that will change in Week 6 when they travel up I-95 to Lincoln Financial Field to take on the Philadelphia Eagles.

According to Glenn Erby of Eagles Wire, Philadelphia will be opening up their stadium to fans for this week’s game. In total, the stadium will be limited to 7,500 people, which likely means around 6,000 fans will be in the stands Sunday. Tickets for this game are being limited to season ticket holders who opted into this season.

Though Baltimore has had a handful of family members in the stands of M&T Bank Stadium for their last two home games, this will be the first time this season in which the Ravens will play in front of a decent crowd this season. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the NFL and local governments around the country have either severely limited attendance at stadiums or outright restricted anyone but authorized staff, media, and players to be in the stands.

It’ll be interesting how that might impact oddsmakers and the teams themselves. Home-field advantage is a serious thing in sports and though this is a far cry from a packed stadium, there’s a very real possibility having actual fans in the stadium instead of piped-in crowd noise will mess with things like snap counts and calling plays. Prior to the announcement, Baltimore was a 7.5-point favorite over Philadelphia.

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Eagles can now have fans at Lincoln Financial Field in a limited capacity

The city of Philadelphia just announced that the Eagles can have 6,000 fans for their Week 6 matchup against the Ravens

In news that should be a melody in the ears of fans all across the Philadelphia area, the city has announced that the Eagles can have fans in attendance at Lincoln Financial Field on a limited basis.

The Eagles released this statement on the matter.

Under the guidelines set forth by the National Football League and public health experts, and with the approval of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia, the Eagles have finalized plans that will lead to a limited capacity of fans returning to Lincoln Financial Field, starting this Sunday.

The stadium occupancy will be limited to 7,500 total people, which includes players, coaches, team and stadium personnel, media, and fans.

Ticket sales for Sunday’s game against the Ravens and next Thursday night’s game against the New York Giants start on Wednesday for Season Ticket Members who opted into the 2020 season.

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Eagles can now have 7,500 fans at The Linc if the city of Philadelphia lifts restrictions

Eagles can have 7,500 fans at home games if Philadelphia allows it

On Tuesday, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced that as of Friday outdoor sporting events in the state can now have fans at 15% capacity or up to a max of 7,500 just in time for the Eagles/Steelers game in Pittsburgh on Sunday.

The city of Philadelphia would have to agree for there to now be fans allowed at Lincoln Financial Field.

Eagles games at Lincoln Financial Field are classified as private events, and not public events and yet “local authorities” still have the right to ban fans from the stadiums per Philadelphia Managing Director Brian Abernathy.

PA Gov. Tom Wolf set to announce if Eagles fans will be allowed back at Lincoln Financial Field

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf will hold a press conference at 10 a.m. Tuesday to announce the commonwealth will permit some fans at outdoor sporting events in Pennsylvania

The Philadelphia Eagles could soon be preparing to host a limited number of fans at Lincoln Financial Field based on the stadium’s capacity.

According to WPXI, Governor Tom Wolf is expected to make an announcement on Tuesday morning at 10 am about a limited number of fans being allowed at sporting events in the state.

The Steelers host the Eagles Sunday at Heinz Field, which seats 68,400, and Wolf’s announcement could pave the way for a percentage of fans to attend the game. Lincoln Financial Field seats 69,176 and a 10%+ capacity could see between 6,000 and 8,000 fans at Eagles home games moving forward.

Philadelphia Eagles’ announce no fans at the Sept. 20 home opener vs. the Rams and beyond

Eagles’ announce no fans at Lincoln Financial Field immediate future

The Philadelphia Eagles announced on Thursday that fans won’t be permitted at their September 20, home opener against the LA Rams or beyond.

The Philadelphia Health Commission had previously stated that “it’s unlikely” fans will be permitted in the stadium by the time kickoff is scheduled.

” It’s going to be unlikely that that situation will change by Sept. 20,” Farley said.

Mayor Jim Kenney previously stated that he would strictly follow medical advice when determining whether or not any sporting events could occur with fans in attendance— including the annual Army vs. Navy football game currently scheduled for December.

” If the numbers continue to improve and it’s medically safe to do it, yeah. And if it’s not medically safe to do it, no.” Kenney said.

The announcement comes after the Dallas Cowboys and owner Jerry Jones announced during a video conference that his team is gearing up for fans at AT&T Stadium during the 2020 season. Jones noted that he’s confident Cowboys fans can adhere to any rules for attending games.

In a letter to season ticket holders, the Eagles said they’d communicate information about ticket options for future games in the event the situation changes.

Philadelphia health commissioner on the prospect for Eagles fans to attend the Sept. 20 home opener

Philly officials say they’re unlikely to permit Eagles fans at the Linc for the home opener

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The Philadelphia Eagles may, in fact, have fans inside Lincoln Financial Field this season, but it won’t be for the teams’ September 20, home opener against the LA Rams.

City Health Commissioner Thomas Farley told The Inquirer that “it’s unlikely” fans will be permitted in the stadium by the time kickoff is scheduled.

” It’s going to be unlikely that that situation will change by Sept. 20,” Farley said.

Mayor Jim Kenney followed that up by stating that he would strictly follow medical advice when determining whether or not any sporting events could occur with fans in attendance— including the annual Army vs. Navy football game currently scheduled for December.

”If the numbers continue to improve and it’s medically safe to do it, yeah. And if it’s not medically safe to do it, no.” Kenney said.

This comes after the Dallas Cowboys and owner Jerry Jones announced during a video conference that his team is gearing up for fans at AT&T Stadium during the 2020 season. Jones noted that he’s confident Cowboys fans can adhere to any rules for attending games.

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NFL considering use of ‘virtual fans’ on game days

NFL eyes virtual fans in stadiums for Eagles game days

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Following the lead of Major League Baseball, the NFL is reportedly considering using virtual fans for televised games Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com is reporting.

The league must get creative because of the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. The Las Vegas Raiders have announced that no fans will attend home games for the inaugural season in Allegiant Stadium, and fans will not be permitted in several other stadiums across the league under current conditions.

Some teams still are hoping for 33% to 40% capacity in their stadiums to start the season, but that’s hardly a slam dunk given the national spike in positive tests.

Either way, the NFL is prepared to enhance the game-day experience with potentially sizable virtual backdrops inside stadiums, the source said.

The NFL went with the virtual fan look during the NFL Draft and could follow the NBA and MLB with different variations of the model.

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