Philadelphia Union Tickets

Philadelphia Union Tickets

In a city known for its (sometimes too) passionate sports fans, it was only a matter of time until pro soccer arrived in the City of Brotherly Love. Despite Philadelphia being a major market, it took a while for MLS to award an expansion franchise to the city. In fact, a supporters group called Sons of Ben was formed to convince the league to come to Philadelphia. Finally, the Philadelphia Union were born in 2008 and played their first season in 2010.

Starting from the Bottom

Success has been hard to come by for the Union in their first decade as a franchise. They made just one playoff appearance in their first six seasons and three playoff appearances in their first nine seasons, never advancing further than the conference semifinals. On the bright side, Philadelphia has always fared well in the U.S. Open Cup, finishing as the tournament’s runner-up in 2014, 2015, and 2018. The Union also enjoyed a breakout campaign during the 2019 MLS season, indicating that the franchise has turned a corner and can expect brighter days ahead.

A Comedy of Rivals

All Philadelphia sports teams have bitter rivalries with teams in northeast cities, and the Union is no different. The club quickly established regional rivalries with D.C. United, as well as both New York teams in the MLS: New York City FC and the New York Red Bulls.

The Union have also formed an unusual rivalry with the Seattle Sounders, who joined MLS the year before them. Philadelphia played its first-ever game in Seattle and then hosted the Sounders in their first game at Talen Energy Stadium. The two clubs are akin to expansion brothers and are often compared to each other, although the Union are yet to measure up to Seattle’s level of success, making them the little brother in this sibling rivalry – at least for now. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do the Union play?

The Union played their first-ever game at Lincoln Financial Field, the home of the Eagles. The club still plays select games there, but their primary home field is Talen Energy Stadium. The soccer-specific stadium is located in Chester, Pennsylvania, southwest of Philadelphia on the banks of the Delaware River. While not in Philadelphia proper, Talen Energy Stadium is a short distance from the Philadelphia Airport and offers easy access for fans coming from New Jersey and Delaware. 

When do Union tickets go on sale?

Philadelphia Union tickets go on sale before the MLS begins its regular season. In fact, cheap Union tickets to games played at Talen Energy Stadium are available months in advance, as are Philadelphia Union tickets for away games. In other words, there’s no rush to check the Union’s schedule. Just grab tickets whenever you’ve got the itch.

Is it better to buy Union tickets in advance?

With Philadelphia Union tickets being available so far ahead of time, it’s easy to buy tickets whenever you want to – but there’s little need to plan ahead. You can often get cheap last-minute tickets to Union games by waiting to make your purchase until the very last minute. As game day gets closer and sellers drop their prices, fans reap the benefits.

What’s the best way to buy cheap Union tickets?

The best way to buy cheap Philadelphia Union tickets is always going to be from a secure online platform that connects fans and resellers. These ticket marketplaces often have some of the cheapest ticket prices and are the easiest way to shop for Union tickets. Can you buy Philadelphia Union tickets at the stadium? Sure – but you’ll likely be paying a higher price than you need to!  

Why should I choose Gametime over other ticket marketplaces?

Ticket marketplaces are the best place to find sports tickets. And when it comes to cheap Union tickets, Gametime is a no-brainer. Seats bought through us are affordable because we charge some of the lowest service fees anywhere. On top of that, we show you the view from the seats you’re shopping for thanks to our panoramic seat view photos. You’ll never have to buy seats blind with Gametime – you’ll know what your view at Talen Energy Stadium will be before you buy those Philadelphia Union tickets.

So the next time you’re in the market for cheap Union tickets, turn to Gametime.