Franklin Field: events, getting there and where to stay
Franklin Field is a stadium in Philadelphia, about 2 km from the centre. It hosts 2 of the events we cover, including Penn Relays, University of Pennsylvania Commencement. Below: dates, how to get there, where to stay nearby and what to do around it.
Franklin Field in short
- Type
- Stadium
- Where
- Philadelphia, United States, about 2 km from the centre
- Events we cover
- 2
- Next up
- Penn Relays, 22 to 24 April 2027 (expected)
- Getting there
- Walk from 30th Street Station.
Events at Franklin Field
22 Apr 2027*Penn Relays
Philadelphia, United StatesUS sports17 May 2027*University of Pennsylvania Commencement
Philadelphia, United StatesGraduation
Philadelphia, United StatesUS sports17 May 2027*University of Pennsylvania Commencement
Philadelphia, United StatesGraduation
Getting to Franklin Field
Walk from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia (PHL) has SEPTA trains to Center City in 25 minutes.
Public transport directions to Franklin Field
Where to stay near Franklin Field
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | University City | Near Penn and 30th Street Station. |
| Mid-range | Old City and Rittenhouse | Walk to history and restaurants. |
| Splurge | Rittenhouse Square | Luxury hotels. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City
- Mid-range: The Study at University City
- Splurge: The Rittenhouse
Things to do near Franklin Field
Free hours before or after an event: the best-rated tours and activities in Philadelphia.
Weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Daylight (15th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C | -5°C | 78 mm | 9 h 38 min |
| February | 5°C | -5°C | 78 mm | 10 h 38 min |
| March | 10°C | -1°C | 100 mm | 11 h 50 min |
| April | 17°C | 5°C | 97 mm | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 22°C | 11°C | 96 mm | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 27°C | 16°C | 121 mm | 14 h 59 min |
| July | 30°C | 19°C | 124 mm | 14 h 44 min |
| August | 29°C | 19°C | 121 mm | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 26°C | 15°C | 102 mm | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 19°C | 8°C | 110 mm | 11 h 04 min |
| November | 12°C | 2°C | 90 mm | 9 h 54 min |
| December | 6°C | -2°C | 111 mm | 9 h 21 min |
Questions people ask
What events are held at Franklin Field?
Penn Relays, University of Pennsylvania Commencement.
How do I get to Franklin Field?
Walk from 30th Street Station.
When is the next big event at Franklin Field?
Penn Relays, 22 to 24 April 2027 (expected).
Where should I stay near Franklin Field?
Old City and Rittenhouse: Walk to history and restaurants.