UPDATE: 12:24 p.m.
Just as quickly as the South Philadelphia Sports Complex issued new parking guidance amid anticipated higher-than-usual traffic, the Flyers announced it is postponing the Flyers-Capitals game at the Wells Fargo Center Tuesday night due to "COVID-related issues."
The re-scheduled Eagles game will go on, starting at 7 p.m.
UPDATE: 12:45 p.m.
Because the Flyers game was postponed, the Wells Fargo Center says parking lots are now open for people attending the Eagles game.
Original story follows:
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Going to the game tonight? You’re not the only one.
The Eagles host the Washington Football Team at Lincoln Financial Field Tuesday night, after a COVID-19 outbreak pushed back Sunday’s game.
Simultaneously, the Flyers take on the Washington Capitals at the Wells Fargo Center.
Both games start at 7 p.m. Unless something changes, thousands of people will flood the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. If you’re one of them, here’s what you need to know.
Parking
Flyers fans are advised to show up early and/or use public transportation, if possible.
Visitors can only park in the Wells Fargo Center lots if they are going to the Flyers game. Fans must show their Flyers tickets to park and will be charged the usual rate.
For fans going to the Birds game who have pre-paid parking for Wells Fargo lots A-G, they will be directed to lots M, N and P on the east side of the Linc, or lots Q-X around Citizens Bank Park.
Lot K on the north side of the Linc will continue to be for Eagles reserved parking. Lots J and L, on the corners of the Linc, can be accessed with the proper passes.
The Wells Fargo lots open at 4 p.m. Lot K at the Linc opens at 2:30. Lots M, N, P and Q-X open at noon.
Although the NHL is pausing games Wednesday through Sunday amid this COVID-19 spike, Tuesday’s Flyers-Caps game is still on. The Flyers said they wanted to move this game after the Birds were re-scheduled, but that wasn’t possible.
COVID-19 safety
Regardless of the game, KYW Newsradio medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough recommends all attendees wear masks.
“Everybody’s close together, and a game isn’t just a typical … walk in a park or even walking through the city streets here,” he said. “You’re literally side-to-side with people, jammed in with a bunch of people, yelling and screaming.”
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McDonough also advises fans who plan to gather for the holidays to get tested ahead of time.
“If you’ve gone to these events and you have any doubt or any question before you’re going to join a family event, you should get tested,” he said, “just to be sure you’re not bringing the virus to a family celebration or your close friends.
“You’re going to be with, at the games, 70,000 or 20,000 of other people, and the odds are with omicron — we just know the numbers. It’s going to be out there.”
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