Philadelphia Eagles Tailgating

Overnight parking is not an option at Lincoln Financial Field. Several campgrounds and RV parks await in both Pennsylvania and neighboring New Jersey. Before setting out on your road trip, hold a family meeting to discuss everyone’s idea of the ultimate RV vacation, and plan from there.

Check out French Creek State Park in Elverson, Pennsylvania, for some of the best hiking and wildlife watching in the area. Look to a local privately owned campground if your family likes to camp where there are amenities like swimming pools, playgrounds, and pool tables. Venture to nearby New Jersey to experience Wharton State Forest if you are planning a fall vacation. Take a mini-adventure to Bald Eagle State Park in the northcentral region of the state if you are looking for a campground that is open all year round.

Plan to be on your feet practicing the home field chant of “E-A-G-L-E-S, Eagles!” and wear your comfiest shoes to do so. Make sure they are warm, too, if the tailgating event is a cold one. Sometimes a pair of boots does the trick to keep the feet cozy and ready to walk around prior to the game. Be prepared to walk from the tailgate party to the stadium at a speed determined by the crowd. ADA patrons have easier access to certain entrances, so be sure to note which one will be closest for you.

Gameday clothing can include your favorite style of team jersey layered over a shirt. Put your best look forward and be ready to represent the winning team with head gear like a knit cap in team colors, and mittens for keeping the hands warm. Of course, an August game will not require cold-weather gear, but a rain poncho is recommended in the event wet weather rolls into Eagles Stadium.

Separate your must-have gear list into categories. Kitchen essentials include pots, dishes, glasses, a cutting board, and utensils like a can opener and measuring cup set. For smooth hookups, remember clamps, hoses, and screws. Extra batteries and cell phone chargers are necessities you don’t want to leave on the counter at home. Gear for around the campfire should be all in fun; games, flashlights, and marshmallow holders can top the list.

Of late, the Spotted Lanternfly is becoming an invasive species in Pennsylvania. A threat to trees and agriculture, the bug coats the leaves and stems and promotes the growth of mold. Do not move firewood from one campground to another for fear of spreading this destructive insect over the state. As well, be aware of campground rules when it comes to fire safety. Consult the camping resort manager or park ranger for clarification on bans as you approach your departure time.

The cool, clean air of an open campsite encourages a healthy appetite. Fill up on pancakes before heading to the tailgating event. Bring your own food to Lincoln Financial Field, or join in the fun at an organized tailgate venue like Xfinity Live!, where you can buy your favorite pregame snacks. Either way, remember to keep your tailgate spot cleared of garbage and not to block access to laneways with your cooking equipment or chairs.

You can hardly visit the city of brotherly love without sampling a Philly cheesesteak sandwich. Choose a restaurant either at the stadium or in the surrounding neighborhood to taste a version of this classic Philadelphia food. Seasoned fries, hoagies, and soft pretzels are treats you have to try. Sit-down meals are within your reach of Lincoln Field, too.

Visit the Philadelphia Eagles pro shop for jazzy tailgating merchandise like cups, hats, and apparel. You may be lucky enough to see the super-mascot Swoop or a green and silver-clad cheerleader pass by on their way to meet fans or perform on the field as part of the pregame entertainment.