The Eagles will provide details on sweeping tailgating changes today. Here’s what we know so far.
New guidelines for oversized vehicles from the Sports Complex Parking Venture and more are being implemented starting Sunday, changing the way Philly fans have tailgated Eagles games for years.
The Eagles are searching to get back into the win column on Sunday when they take on the Los Angeles Rams, but outside of Lincoln Financial Field, there will be big things happening in the parking lot as well.
New guidelines to oversized vehicles from the Sports Complex Parking Venture are being implemented starting Sunday, changing the way Philly fans have been tailgating for years. The organization, in partnership with the Eagles, is expected to hold a press conference on Friday morning to detail why the changes are being made.
In advance of all, that, here’s what to know about what’s coming to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex parking areas for Eagles home games.
What are the new guidelines?
One of the biggest changes are regulations on oversized vehicles, placing them in a designated location in Lot D inside the Xfinity Mobile Arena parking lots and the upper section of Lot N facing 7th & Pattison Avenues. Oversized vehicle pass holders who are assigned to lots E or H will be allowed to park in those areas and assigned the standard four spots given to oversized vehicles.
Standard-sized cars and trucks that are companions to the oversized vehicles are not allowed to park in the designated lots for oversized vehicles.
Additionally, “hand parking,” or being assigned parking locations by attendants so spots can not be selected by tailgaters or saved by guests either.
This means tailgaters with an allegiance to a certain lot or spot will have to change their mindset under the new guidelines.
Other new rules require guests to remain within their respective parking area, with their vehicles, equipment, and activities also remaining in those areas. Drop-offs will not be permitted in those areas.
What is the pricing for oversized vehicles?
Guests without a prepaid parking pass will pay the oversized vehicle parking rate of $200 for the standard four spots in the designated oversized lots.
Both tailgaters with and without a prepaid pass have the option to buy an additional two spots for $100 for a maximum of six spots per vehicle.
Why are these changes being made?
The guidelines were described as “an effort to provide a smoother, more convenient parking experience for guests,” in an email from the Sports Complex Parking Venture, which will help “ease traffic flow, keep lanes clear, and preserve parking availability for all guests.”
The changes, the email said, were based on feedback and collaboration with the City of Philadelphia and community stakeholders. Following pushback from tailgating groups, the final decision also took their feedback into account.
