PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — World Cup games, sporting events, America’s birthday bash — Philadelphia is the place to be this summer.
Events from both the national and world stages will descend on the City of Brotherly Love, bringing together hundreds of thousands of fans from near and far.
Here’s what you can expect.
2026 PGA Championship
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May 11 through 17 at Aronimink Golf Club
Parking and transportation
There will not be any on-site parking at Aronimink. Visitors are encouraged to take SEPTA’s Regional Rail to Paoli Station, where complimentary shuttles will transport them directly to the championship entrance. SEPTA is expanding train service to accommodate riders.
Regional Rail shuttle hours:
May 11 to 13 | 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
May 14 to 15 | 5:45 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
May 16 to 17 | 6:45 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Rideshares must drop off and pick up customers at 15 Campus Blvd., Newtown Square. Spectators can then take a 10-minute complimentary shuttle ride to the golf course.
Rideshare shuttle hours:
May 11 to 13 | 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
May 14 to 15 | 5:45 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
May 16 to 17 | 6:45 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Those driving to the event must use one of two pre-paid public parking lots, each with complimentary shuttle access. The Blue Lot is located at the Delaware County Veterans Memorial, 4599 West Chester Pike. The Red Lot is located at Delaware County Community College, 901 Media Line Road. Parking passes can only be purchased on SeatGeek.
General public shuttle hours:
May 11 to 13 | 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
May 14 to 15 | 5:45 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
May 16 to 17 | 6:45 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Road closures
St. Davids Road, from the roundabout at North Newtown Street Road to Papermill Road, will be closed with no through access, starting Monday, May 11, through Sunday, May 17, between 4 a.m. and 10 p.m.
North Newtown Street Road, from the roundabout at St. Davids Road to Wyola Drive, will be closed with no through access, starting Monday, May 11, through Sunday, May 17, between 4 a.m. and 10 p.m.
There will be no street parking or spectator drop-offs permitted throughout the week on Sawmill Road, Route 252, and North Newtown Road.
Spectator Guide
Use the PGA Championships app for tickets, navigation and real-time updates. See here for available ticket information.
All on-site purchases are cashless. Mobile and card payments are accepted.
Visit the PGA’s Spectator Guide for more information.
FIFA World Cup
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June 14 through July 4 at the Linc
Philadelphia is hosting six FIFA World Cup matches at Lincoln Financial Field:
Sunday, June 14, 7 p.m. | Group E (Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador)
Friday, June 19, 8:30 p.m. | Group C (Brazil vs. Haiti)
Monday, June 22, 5 p.m. | Group I (France vs. Iraq)
Thursday, June 25, 4 p.m. | Group E (Curaçao vs. Ivory Coast)
Saturday, June 27, 5 p.m. | Group L (Croatia vs. Ghana)
Saturday, July 4, 5 p.m. | Round of 16 (Winner Match 74 vs. Winner Match 77)
The FIFA Fan Festival offers fans a free way to get in on the fun with watch parties, food and entertainment. It will be open from June 11 through July 19, all 39 days of the FIFA World Cup, at Lemon Hill in East Fairmount Park. Entry will be managed through online registration.
Pyrotechnics, including fireworks and smoke bombs, are prohibited at the Linc. Only small clutches or wallets and clear bags are allowed inside the arena.
Get free FIFA World Cup alerts from the City of Philadelphia, including information about weather, transit and emergencies, by texting CupPHL to 888-777.America 250
Commonwealth Media Services
June 19 through July 4
This July 4th marks our nation’s 250th anniversary, so of course Philadelphia, the city where the Declaration of Independence was signed, is the center of attention. Just about everyone is getting in on the fun, so let’s focus on some of the big organizers.
Philly’s tried and true Wawa Welcome America festival brings 16 days of events to the semiquincentennial.
About 10,000 people are expected to march in what is being billed as the largest-ever Independence Day Parade in Philadelphia’s history (which will actually be held on July 3).
Also on July 3 is the Philly Pops concert at Independence Mall, accompanied by Idina Menzel. Queen Latifah will join the U.S. Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus on July 2, and gospel singer Kirk Franklin will front a 250-voice choir drawn from local churches on June 28. DJ Jazzy Jeff will headline the annual Juneteenth Block Party at the African American Museum.
New events include a three-day Philly Fair in Fairmount Park and a free Philadelphia Orchestra concert as part of Pride Month hosted by Trixie Mattel.
The events are all free and open to the public from Juneteenth through Independence Day.
The lineup for the big July Fourth concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway has not yet been announced.
For all Welcome America events, visit july4thphilly.com/events. (America250PA has dozens and dozens of events and programs taking place across the state, too.)
The Historic District’s Red, White and Blue To-Do celebration on July 2 — the Independence Day date recognized by John Adams — is also jam-packed. The day includes:
- Living Liberty Bell, a gathering of 250 people to create an outline of the famous bell on Independence Mall
- Flag-raising at the Betsy Ross House
- Red, White and Blue To-Do Pomp and Parade
- All-American Block Party on Third Street, between Chestnut and Walnut streets, and onto Dock Street, with music, games, food and more
- Free street music performances at 10 locations throughout the Historic District
- And more special events at historic attractions
MLB All-Star Game
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July 14 at Citizens Bank Park
As Philadelphia celebrates the nation’s 250th birthday this year, the 96th Midsummer Classic is one of the centerpiece events. This will be the fifth time the city hosts the MLB event.
But before the main event, there’s All-Star Week. It kicks off on July 10 with the fourth annual HBCU Swingman Classic, highlighting top Division 1 student-athletes at HBCUs (historically Black colleges and universities). Ticket information here.
The All-Star Futures Game on July 12 highlights baseball’s top prospects playing in a seven-inning exhibition with some of Minor League baseball’s best promotions, mascots and entertainment filling the atmosphere.
Following the All-Star Futures Game is a new event, MLBx: All-Star 3-on-3. The fast-paced format, built around power hitting and athletic catching, consists of two semifinals and a final, with each game lasting 30 minutes. This co-ed competition unites male and female athletes alongside MLB legends and special guests.
Open throughout the week is the Capital One All-Star Village inside the Pennsylvania Convention Center, creating a one-of-a-kind baseball theme park for fans of all ages.
For the sixth consecutive year, the MLB Draft will also take place during All-Star Week. The opening rounds will take place on July 11 at 1:30 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, adjacent to All-Star Village. The MLB Draft is free to attend.
Two youth tournaments, the All-Star Commissioner’s Cup and the Jennie Finch Classic, will be going on throughout the week at FDR Park, with the championship games at the University of Pennsylvania on July 13.
The Home Run Derby is on July 13, and the All-Star Red Carpet Show takes place before the All-Star Game on July 14.
For additional details on All-Star Week, visit allstargame.com.UFC 330
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Aug. 15 at Xfinity Mobile Arena
UFC 330 is coming to Xfinity Mobile Arena on Aug. 15. The event is the first championship bout in Philadelphia in 15 years.
WTA 125
Philadelphia Classic
Aug. 23 through 29 at Penn
Capping the eventful summer is women’s professional tennis. The Philadelphia Classic will be held at the Hamlin Tennis Center at the University of Pennsylvania from Aug. 23 to 29, one week before the U.S. Open begins in New York.
The event’s website says, “With an intimate venue setting, fans experience world-class tennis from just a few rows away!”
This is a WTA 125 tournament. There will be 32 players in the main draw with a $115,000 prize purse.
For more information, visit philadelphiatennisclassic.com.
