Subaru Park, a state-of-the-art 18,500-seat Major League Soccer stadium, serves as home to Philadelphia Union. Public support from the State of Pennsylvania, Delaware County and the City of Chester reinforced private support for the mixed-use development, which is helping to drive a "renaissance on the river" in Chester. The stadium is located just five miles south of the Philadelphia International Airport at the southwest corner of the base of the Commodore Barry Bridge, with easy access to major roadways such as I-95, I-476, US-322 and PA-291. Additionally, the Northeast Corridor Amtrak, Conrail and SEPTA rail lines run two train platforms within a short distance from the site.
A multipurpose facility that has features 29 luxury suites, a full-service club restaurant and a built-in concert stage, Subaru Park is the ideal destination for any type of event. An expansive grass and promenade area surrounds the building and is perfect for tailgating and outdoor music festivals. The natural grass surface that covers the 120 x 75 yard field is suitable for soccer, as well as other sports such as football, lacrosse and rugby. The sideline roofs were designed to protect fans from the elements without obstructing the scenic view of the Commodore Barry Bridge and the Delaware River from their seats.
Since opening its doors on June 27, 2010, Subaru Park has hosted various collegiate soccer games, the “Battle of the Blue” featuring Villanova University and University of Delaware football, USA Sevens Collegiate Rugby Championship, numerous installments of Army-Navy Cup, NCAA Division I Men’s Lacrosse Quarterfinals and the 2012/2014 Big East Soccer Championship.
Few things stoke passions as much as college sports, especially when a rivalry match kicks off. And among college rivalries, few are as historic or energized as the Army-Navy Cup. The top attended collegiate soccer match east of the Mississippi River will return to Subaru Park in the fall of 2020 for Army-Navy Cup IX. Last year's match ended 1-1 when Keenan O'Shea slammed home a second-half penalty kick to equalize after Diego Manrique put Navy on top in the 24th minute. Both teams return big players as they look to take home the cup in a match that brings out the best in both military academies on the pitch and in the stands!
Subaru Park has been recognized on multiple occasions, winning awards from Mid Atlantic Construction Magazine for “Best Sports/Recreation Project of the Year,” the Delaware County Planning Commission for outstanding land projects in the County and the NCS4 Facility Achievement Award that honors venues that excel in safety and security operations.
Fast Facts:
- World-class waterfront stadium located just over fifteen miles from Center City, Philadelphia
- Stadium capacity of 18,500 for soccer and 26,000 for concerts, with seating as close to the field as FIFA regulations allow
- Natural grass pitch, 120 yd x 75 yd
- 30 Luxury Suites and an 11,000 SF full-service club restaurant
- State-of-the-art LED signage and innovative experiential zones
- 2,000-seat supporters section
- Sideline roofs providing protection from the elements
- Expansive grass areas and large promenades surrounding the stadium for tailgating and outdoor music festivals
- Built-in concert stage
- Ramps leading passengers off of I-95 and the Commodore Barry Bridge to stadium parking lots
Stadium Address:
1 Stadium Drive
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 859-3100
About Chester
For the first two hundred years, Chester was a prosperous manufacturing community with industries concentrating on machinery, metal manufacturing, locomotive and shipbuilding, textiles and oil refineries. These strong industries fueled steady population and employment growth.
Chester is uniquely positioned geographically with easy access to major roadways such as I-95 and I-476, waterways such as the Delaware River, air and railway transportation. Chester's location is one of the best on the northeast corridor. But beyond these attributes, Chester has great strengths and opportunities. Many major companies have reinvested millions of dollars into the community. Widener University is a major learning institution and provides many resources for community use. But, most of all, the strength of Chester lies in the attitudes and desires of the residents, the City government and many organizations in developing a vision and seeking ways to improve the standards of living for all of those who work and live in Chester.
An excellent website for those interested in learning more about the city and its history can be found at www.oldchesterpa.com.