John F. Kennedy Stadium

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John F. Kennedy Stadium was the home field of the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It opened in 1926 and held 102,000 fans. The stadium has since been demolished (it closed in 1989).

Huge horseshoe stadium (best known for the Army-Navy Game) used by the Eagles in the late 1930s; demolished in 1992 and the Wells Fargo Center now stands on the site. Capacity and

Stadium facts

Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Status
Demolished
Opened
1926
Closed
1989
Capacity
102,000
Teams
Philadelphia Eagles (1936–1939, 1941)
Other names
Philadelphia Municipal Stadium; Sesquicentennial Stadium

Teams that played here

Stadiums near John F. Kennedy Stadium10

  1. 1FormerVeterans Stadium — Philadelphia Eagles & Temple Owls (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)same city
  2. 2FCSFranklin Field — Penn Quakers (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)same city
  3. 3NFLLincoln Financial Field — Temple Owls & Philadelphia Eagles (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)same city
  4. 4FormerShibe Park — Philadelphia Eagles (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)same city
  5. 5FormerBaker Bowl — Philadelphia Eagles (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)same city
  6. 6FormerTemple Stadium — Temple Owls (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)same city
  7. 7FCSVillanova Stadium — Villanova Wildcats (Villanova, Pennsylvania)13 mi
  8. 8FormerWilmington Park — Delaware Blue Hens (Wilmington, Delaware)21 mi
  9. 9FBSDelaware Stadium — Delaware Blue Hens (Newark, Delaware)32 mi
  10. 10FormerFrazer Field — Delaware Blue Hens (Newark, Delaware)34 mi

Questions about John F. Kennedy Stadium

Who played at John F. Kennedy Stadium?

John F. Kennedy Stadium was home to the Philadelphia Eagles (1936–1939, 1941).

When did John F. Kennedy Stadium open?

John F. Kennedy Stadium opened in 1926.

Is John F. Kennedy Stadium still standing?

No. John F. Kennedy Stadium has been demolished.

How many fans did John F. Kennedy Stadium hold?

John F. Kennedy Stadium held about 102,000 fans.

What football stadiums are near John F. Kennedy Stadium today?

Franklin Field (Penn Quakers) is in the same city. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org.