Whether you have bled Kelly green since birth or are moving to Love City for the first time, there is no better place for sports fans to thrive than Philadelphia. The South Philadelphia Sports Complex is home to Citizens Bank Park, Lincoln Financial Field and the newly renamed Xfinity Mobile Arena, meaning that whatever your sport is, Philly has something for you.
Baseball
There is no better atmosphere in a major league ballpark than Citizens Bank Park. The venue averages over 40,000 fans in attendance, but the energy is taken to another level during the postseason, which is called “Red October,” due to the huge sea of red during games. The Philadelphia Phillies have seen a successful season yet again in 2025. The team is currently atop the National League East division, with a healthy five game lead on the rival New York Mets. The team features a star-studded lineup including Bryce Harper, Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber, as well as electric arms in Cristopher Sanchez and Jhoan Duran. Citizens Bank Park is a baseball fan’s dream ballpark, no matter which team you support.
Football
While Drexel does not have a football team, Philly residents are blessed with the reigning Super Bowl Champions, the Eagles, to root for. The phrase “Go Birds,” is a staple in Philadelphia lingo and an easy way to make friends with basically anybody. With superstars like Saquon Barkley, Jalen Hurts, AJ Brown and Zack Baun, Lincoln Financial Field is packed every Sunday. The Eagles are easily the most popular sports team in the city and are an easy group to root for. While it may be nearly impossible to get tickets at times, expect to see kelly green all across the city on game days.
Basketball
The 76ers saw a down season last year after a seven year playoff streak. Having a healthy Joel Embiid and Jared McCain will give the team a big boost, while Tyrese Maxey looks to put up another all-star season. Additionally, the addition of V.J. Edgecomb in this year’s draft should prove to make exciting basketball at the Xfinity Mobile Arena. Despite not having football and baseball, Drexel’s basketball teams are the most popular squads on campus. The women’s team has made the NCAA tournament twice in the last five seasons and brings back key starters Amaris Baker, Deja Evans and Grace O’Neill. The men’s team lost their top four contributors to the transfer portal, but features an energized group of newcomers including Moses Hipps and Martin De LaPortiere. Basketball at the DAC is an essential part of the Drexel experience.
Hockey
The Philadelphia Flyers share the Xfinity Mobile Arena with the 76ers and look to rebound this winter amidst a five-year playoff drought. Right wing Matvei Michkov is the prized piece for the team after coming off a super successful rookie season. Two-time all-star Travis Konecny returns to the team following a 76-point season, while the addition of center Trevor Zegras should add an extra spark to the ice.