Philadelphia Eagles Fans Get SEPTA Express Back
SEPTA restores Broad Street Line Sports Express for Eagles games via FanDuel sponsorship
SEPTA Sports Express Returns for Eagles Games
Philadelphia Eagles fans can ride SEPTA's Sports Express service again for home games, transit officials said Thursday. The Broad Street Line express trains return for the season opener against Green Bay after being cut in August due to state funding shortfalls. FanDuel's sponsorship made the restoration possible, though officials didn't disclose the partnership's financial terms. Andrew Busch, SEPTA Chief Communications Officer, told CBS Philadelphia the agency's excited to bring back the service that helps thousands of fans reach Lincoln Financial Field.
Funding Crisis Forced Service Cuts
SEPTA eliminated Sports Express and other services in August when Pennsylvania's budget impasse created funding gaps for the transit agency. The cuts affected special event transportation that required additional trains and staff beyond regular schedules. Transit agencies nationwide face similar budget pressures as they navigate post-pandemic ridership changes and uncertain state funding. Officials said corporate sponsorships represent one way to maintain services riders value while managing financial constraints, though they haven't said whether similar partnerships might fund other restored routes.
Express Service Details
Sports Express trains run every 10 to 15 minutes before and after Eagles home games, providing faster service than regular Broad Street Line schedules. The express trains make limited stops between Center City and NRG Station, which serves Lincoln Financial Field. Officials didn't specify how many additional trains they'll operate per game or the exact staffing requirements. The partnership will support Sports Express for Eagles games this season, though SEPTA hasn't announced whether the FanDuel agreement covers all home games or extends beyond 2024.
Service Began Thursday Night
The restored Sports Express service launched Thursday for Philadelphia's season opener against the Packers. SEPTA originally introduced the game day express service in 2019, and it quickly became popular with fans seeking to avoid stadium parking and traffic congestion. Officials said they'll continue operating the service for Eagles home games under the FanDuel partnership, though they haven't released a detailed schedule showing which specific games will receive express service.
Riders Can Track Game Day Service
Eagles fans heading to Lincoln Financial Field can expect express service on Broad Street Line for home games this season. Officials said the restored service will help thousands of riders reach the stadium efficiently on game days. SEPTA hasn't said whether similar sponsorships might restore other special event services that were cut during the August funding crisis. Moovit provides real-time updates for SEPTA's Broad Street Line, including schedule changes on game days.
