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  How to contact the Eagles?
  What is the mailing address for the organization?
  Who would I contact for donation items?
  When/where are National Anthem Singer try-outs held?
  How can I arrange a Player appearance?
  Can I submit a Game Day message for the video scoreboards at Lincoln Financial Field?
  How can I arrange an appearance by SWOOP?
  What are the rates for appearances?
  When does training camp start?
  Where is it held?
  How do I get there?
  Is regular practice open to the public?
  Directions to Lincoln Financial Field?
  How can I get an item signed by a player? and How can I contact a player?
  What is the Eagles Pep Band, and how can I arrange an appearance by the Eagles Pep Band?
  How can I arrange an appearance by the cheerleaders?
  How can I obtain a cheerleader autograph/photograph or write to a cheerleader?
  How can I audition to be a cheerleader?




FAQ How to contact the Eagles?

Philadelphia Eagles Football Club
General Information: 215-463-2500

FAQ What is the mailing address for the organization?
Philadelphia Eagles
NovaCare Complex
One NovaCare Way
Philadelphia, PA 19145



FAQ Who should I contact for donation items?
All requests must be made in writing. The request should be on the letterhead of your organization and sent to the attention of the Community Relations Department:

Philadelphia Eagles
Community Relations
NovaCare Complex
One NovaCare Way
Philadelphia, PA 19145

Requests can also be faxed to 215-339-5464. Each request should include day and evening phone numbers where you can be reached, as well as the day and location of the event for the donation.

FAQ When/where are National Anthem Singer try-outs held?
Please check PhiladelphiaEagles.com in late Spring or early Summer 2009 for more information. 

FAQ How can I arrange a Player appearance?
All requests must be made in writing. The request should be on the letterhead of your organization and sent to the attention of the Community Relations Department at the Philadelphia Eagles. Letters should be sent to:

Philadelphia Eagles
Community Relations
NovaCare Complex
One NovaCare Way
Philadelphia, PA 19145

Requests can also be faxed to (215) 339-5464. Each request should include day and evening phone numbers where you can be reached, the day, time and location of the appearance, and the fee to be paid to the player (where applicable).

FAQ Can I submit a Game Day message for the video scoreboards at Lincoln Financial Field during Eagles home games? What is the procedure for doing so?
If you are interested in a greeting for that special someone on the video display boards at Lincoln Financial Field:

  • Request MUST be received at least 2 weeks prior to the specified game - Limited Spots Available
  • Sorry, but we will not post any marriage proposals
  • The Eagles do not handle special game day messages for any other events (i.e. Army-Navy, Temple)
  • There is a limited space for messages, please keep them short.
  • Messages appear on video display towards the end of halftime.
Call in your message by dialing 215-463-2500 ext.1319



FAQ How can I arrange an appearance by SWOOP?
Call (215) 339-6886 and ask for Ryan Hughes.

FAQ What are the rates for appearances?
Rates for all appearances depend on the player involved. For more information, please contact the Eagles Community Relations Department at 215-463-2500 ext. 881.

Training Camp/Practice


FAQ When does Training Camp start?
Rookies and selected veterans will report to training camp on July 21. The remainder of the team is due on July 24.

Camp will run for three weeks before breaking on Aug. 13, a day before the preseason home opener against Carolina on Aug. 14.

FAQ Where is it held?
Training Camp is held at Lehigh University near Bethlehem and Allentown, Pennsylvania.

FAQ How do I get there?
Please click here for directions to camp.

FAQ Is regular practice open to the public?
Practices after training camp is over are held on the practice fields of the NovaCare Complex, the Eagles state-of-the-art practice facility. These practices are closed to the public.

Other Questions


FAQ Directions to Lincoln Financial Field?
From Bucks County, Doylestown, Hatboro, Warminster, Willow Grove, Northeast Philadelphia
Option #1: Take I-95 South to Broad Street, Exit 17 (right-hand lane). Follow this into stadium parking.
Option #2: I-95 South to Packer Ave, Exit 19 (bear right off exit), bear right at 2nd light onto Packer Ave. Turn left onto Darien Street and stadium parking.

From Delaware, Maryland, Delaware County, Chester
Option #1: Take I-95 North past airport and Navy Yard to Broad Street, Exit 17 (formerly Exit 14) from the right-hand lane. Follow this into stadium parking.
Option #2: Take I-95 North to Packer Avenue, Exit 19 (formerly Exit 15). Take Packer Ave to Darien Street, turn left and follow signs for parking.
Option #3: Take I-95 North to Platt Bridge, Exit 13 (formerly Exit 11). After bridge turn right at 2nd light onto Pattison Ave then follow signs to parking.

From West Chester, Chester County
Option #1: Take Route 3, West Chester Pike, to I-476 south (Blue Route). Follow I-476 to I-95 north. Take I-95 north past the airport and Navy Yard to Broad Street, Exit 17 (formerly Exit 14) from the right-hand lane. Follow this into stadium parking.
Option #2: Take I-95 north to Packer Ave, Exit 19 (formerly Exit 15) and bear right off exit. Turn right at 2nd light onto Packer Ave. Turn left onto Broad Street and follow signs into stadium parking.
Option #3: Take I-95 north to Platt Bridge, Exit 13 (formerly Exit 11). After bridge turn right at 2nd light onto Pattison Ave then follow signs for stadium parking.

From Harrisburg, Lebanon, Reading, Pottstown
Option #1: Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike east to Valley Forge, Exit 326 (formerly Exit 24). At the Valley Forge exit, take I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) east all the way through Philadelphia. Use the Sports Complex exit, Exit 349 (formerly Exit 45). Make a right off the exit onto Broad Street. Follow signs to stadium parking.
Option #2: Take I-76 past Exit 349, take Packer Ave, Exit 350 (formerly Exit 46). Bear right onto Packer Ave, turn left onto Broad Street and follow stadium parking.

From Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Allentown, Bethlehem, Quakertown
Option #1: Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension (I-476) south. Cross over the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-276) and remain on I-476 south (now the Blue Route). On I-476 take Exit 16 (formerly Exit 6) and follow I-76 east (Schuylkill Expressway) all the way through Philadelphia. Use Exit 349, Sports Complex exit (formerly Exit 45). Make a right off the exit onto Broad Street. Follow signs into stadium parking.
Option #2: Take I-76 past Exit 349 to Packer Ave, Exit 350 (formerly Exit 46). Bear right onto Packer Ave, turn left onto Broad Street. Follow signs into stadium parking.

From Eastern Montgomery County
Option #1: Take Route 611 (Easton Road, Old York Road) south. As you near Philadelphia, signs change from Route 611 to Broad Street. Continue on Broad Street and make a right onto the Roosevelt Expressway (Route 1) south. Follow the Roosevelt Expressway to the Schuylkill Expressway (I-76) east all the way through Philadelphia. Use Exit 349, Sports Complex exit (formerly Exit 45). Make a right off the exit onto Broad Street. Follow signs to stadium parking.
Option #2: Take I-76 to Packer Ave, Exit 350 (formerly Exit 46). Bear right onto Packer Ave, turn left onto Broad Street and follow signs for parking.

From South Jersey
Option #1: Take the Walt Whitman Bridge. After crossing bridge into Philadelphia, take Broad Street, Exit 349 (formerly Exit 45). Make a left onto Broad Street as you come off the exit. Follow signs into stadium parking.
Option #2: After bridge, take Packer Ave, Exit 350 (formerly Exit 46). Bear right onto Packer Ave, turn left onto Broad Street and follow signs for stadium parking.

From New Jersey Turnpike
Get off at Exit 3 (Route 168 west). Follow signs to Walt Whitman Bridge. (See SOUTH JERSEY directions.)

From Trenton Take Route 206 South to New Jersey Turnpike. (See NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE directions.)

By Public Transportation
The quickest way to Lincoln Financial Field is south along the SEPTA Broad Street Subway Line. Exit at the last southbound stop, Pattison Avenue.

From Center City, North Philadelphia, South Philadelphia
Take the SEPTA Broad Street Subway Line south to Pattison Avenue.

South Philadelphia alternative: Route C bus southbound to Broad Street.

From West Philadelphia
Take the Market-Frankford Line east to 15th Street Station, transfer to the Broad Street Line southbound to Pattison Avenue (no charge for transfer at 15th street).

From Suburbs - via train
Take Regional Rail train to Suburban Station (16th & JFK), walk through concourse to City Hall Station, transfer to Broad Street Line southbound to Pattison Avenue.

From Nearby Western Suburbs - via bus or trolley
Take a suburban bus or trolley route to 69th Street Terminal, transfer to eastbound Market-Frankford Line, ride to 15th Street Station, transfer to Broad Street Line southbound to Pattsion Avenue.

From PATCO High-Speed Line (originating in Lindenwold, NJ) Take PATCO High-Speed line west to 12th/13th Walnut Street Station, connect with SEPTA Broad Street Line southbound at Walnut-Locust Station. Exit Broad Street Line at Pattison Avenue.

Ask cashier at PATCO Station for round-trip ticket that's good for fare on both PATCO and the Broad Street Line.

Last Subway Trains Following Night Games
SEPTA Broad Street Line subway trains are scheduled to depart from Pattison Avenue shortly after our games end. If a game continues past midnight, shuttle buses operating on Broad Street will replace subway trains.


FAQ How can I contact a player?
To contact a player or to send fan mail, you may send your letter to that player's attention care of:

Philadelphia Eagles
NovaCare Complex
One NovaCare Way
Philadelphia, PA 19145

Due to the large volume of requests that we have received in the past, and the fact that we cannot take responsibility for or guarantee the return of your personal items, the Eagles do not accept items to be signed by players.


FAQ What is the Eagles Pep Band, and how can I arrange an appearance by the Eagles Pep Band?
This energetic combo excites the fans with their high spirited music. The Pep Band has been performing for 8 seasons with the Eagles. They can be seen strolling around the Lincoln Field Concourse during pre-game and leading "The Eagles Fight Song" before 68,000 strong right on the field just prior to kickoff. To schedule an appearance by the Eagles Pep Band, please call Bobby Mansure at 610-331-8635, or emai him at mansure@prodigy.net


FAQ How can I arrange an appearance by the cheerleaders?
Requests must be made in writing on business letterhead and faxed to 215-339-6760, Attn: Barbara Zaun, Director of Cheerleading. The request should include the date, time, location, description of event and contact information. You will be contacted upon receipt of the request to discuss fees, availability and requirements. Please visit the Cheerleader Section of PhiladelphiaEagles.com for more information.

PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL APPEARANCE REQUESTS -- THEY MUST BE FAXED.


FAQ How can I obtain a cheerleader autograph/photograph or write to a cheerleader?
Your request must be made in writing and sent to the attention of the cheerleader at the following address:

Philadelphia Eagles
Attn: Cheerleader (name of cheerleader)
NovaCare Complex
One NovaCare Way
Philadelphia, PA 19145

Due to their demanding schedule, not all requests can be fulfilled by the cheerleaders. The Philadelphia Eagles are not responsible for photographs/items that are sent to the cheerleaders for autographs and not returned. If you are requesting autographs from the entire squad, you must write to each cheerleader individually. Squad photos are not available.

PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL AUTOGRAPH/PHOTOGRAPH REQUESTS -- THEY MUST BE SENT REGULAR MAIL TO THE INDIVIDUAL CHEERLEADER.


FAQ How can I audition to be a cheerleader?
Auditions are typically held during the months of March and April. Prior to the Open Call auditions, interested contestants will have an opportunity to register and participate in a Pre-Audition Workshop. The auditions for the 2008 squad have already been held.