Eagles open to building new stadium outside Philly — and here’s why it’s not crazy
The Eagles could build new stadium across state lines. Owner Jeffrey Lurie is open to idea.
PHOENIX — After the 2032 NFL season — which feels far off but is only six years away — the Eagles could move into a new stadium once their lease at Lincoln Financial Field expires. Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie isn’t ready to reveal what the stadium will look like or where it’ll be located, but he’s keeping all options open. That includes moving across state lines to build a new stadium.
“Whatever’s best for the fans,” Lurie said on Tuesday at the NFL owner meetings. “We don’t really go on a geographical basis, it’s whatever is best for the fans. I can’t tell you where Cleveland’s (stadium) is, Barcelona’s (stadium) is.
It’s whatever is best for the fans. ” On the surface, the idea of the Eagles not playing in South Philadelphia — or anywhere else in the city — seems crazy, but it’s not out of the realm of possibility. Other NFL teams have done it, and the Eagles could, too.
The Bears are considering building their new stadium in Hammond, Indiana, which is about 35 minutes outside of Chicago. The New York Giants and New York Jets both play their home games at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Chiefs are planning to leave Missouri for a new stadium in Kansas.