Franklin Field is the oldest two-tiered stadium in the country, with a seating capacity of 52,598. Originally opened in 1895 for the first running of the Penn Relays, the stadium was rebuilt in 1922. It has been the site of the nation's first scoreboard, the first football radio broadcast, the first football telecast, and Vince Lombardi's only NFL playoff loss. The field has also been the home of the Philadelphia Eagles.
Did You Know... It cost $100,000 to build Franklin Field in 1895.
Originally opened in 1895 for the first running of the Penn Relays, the stadium was rebuilt in 1922. It has been the site of the nation's first scoreboard, the first football radio broadcast, the first football telecast, and Vince Lombardi's only NFL playoff loss. The field has also been the home of the Philadelphia Eagles.
