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France–Iraq at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia was interrupted by a lengthy weather delay after halftime due to thunderstorms and lightning, with nearly two hours of stoppage and a hoped-for restart around 8:00 p.m. ET; organizers warned outdoor matches later in the tournament face similar weather-related risks.
The NFL announced Philadelphia Eagles’ 2026 preseason schedule, highlighting a Week 3 nationally televised CBS game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lincoln Financial Field (8:00 PM ET). The Eagles’ other preseason dates are 8/15 at Baltimore and 8/22 at New England. Starters likely won’t play much in the third game, but the offense may get some snaps as it installs a new system, and the Friday-night vibe at The Linc should be a fun end to summer.
Philadelphia opens the 2026 season with a Week 1 home game against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field, kickoff at 4:25 PM ET; it’s only the second time since 2021 the club starts at home, and they’ll meet Washington again in Week 8 on Sunday Night Football in Landover, with the full schedule to be released Thursday.
The Philadelphia Eagles are kicking off the 2025 NFL season against the Dallas Cowboys tonight at Lincoln Financial Field, with festivities including the unveiling of their Super Bowl LIX banner, and various related events and updates leading up to the game.
SEPTA's Broad Street Line service has been temporarily restored for the Eagles' home opener against the Cowboys, with free rides provided by FanDuel from halftime through the end of service to help fans travel home, amid previous service cuts and travel advisories.
The Philadelphia Eagles are holding their 2025 training camp practice at Lincoln Financial Field, with the only open practice to the public featuring players in special jerseys for charity. The event includes a press conference and live coverage from reporters, with updates available on social media.
WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia shattered WWE records with 145,298 fans attending over two nights, a 78% increase from the previous year, and Cody Rhodes winning the Undisputed Universal Championship. Viewership was up 41%, merchandise sales increased by 20%, and WWE World became the highest-grossing and most attended fan event in its history. The event also kick-started 17 consecutive sellouts for WWE’s televised events, with "Monday Night Raw" drawing the largest gate in its history. The company now looks ahead to WrestleMania Backlash in France on May 4.
WWE WrestleMania 40 Night 2 featured a main event between Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns under "Bloodline Rules," with Reigns retaining his title. Other matches included LA Knight defeating AJ Styles, Bobby Lashley & The Street Profits defeating The Final Testament, and Drew McIntyre winning the World Heavyweight Championship from Seth Rollins.
Retired Eagles center Jason Kelce and lineman Lane Johnson made a surprise appearance at WrestleMania 40, getting involved in a match between WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio and Andrade vs. Dominik Mysterio and Santos Escobar. Wearing green Rey Mysterio masks, they helped the babyfaces, leading to Rey Mysterio's victory. The Philly crowd gave them a great reaction, and they celebrated in the ring before being thanked by Triple H backstage. This adds to Kelce's post-retirement fun, which has included shirtless beer-drinking at a Chiefs' playoff game and successfully attempting the flying table crash made famous by Bills Mafia.
WWE WrestleMania 40 Night 1 features a main event with Roman Reigns and The Rock teaming up against Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins, with high stakes impacting Sunday's main event. Other matches include Rhea Ripley vs. Becky Lynch, Gunther vs. Sami Zayn, and a chaotic six-pack ladder match for the men's tag team titles. Rey Mysterio and Andrade defeat Santos Escobar and Dominik Mysterio, while A-Town Down Under wins the SmackDown tag team titles in a chaotic six-pack ladder match.
At WrestleMania 40, The Judgment Day defended the Undisputed tag team titles in a Six-Pack Ladder match against five teams, leading to a chaotic and intense match with multiple high-flying spots and maneuvers. R-Truth unexpectedly secured a visual pinfall victory and later climbed the ladder to claim the Raw tag team titles, thrilling the fans and achieving a memorable WrestleMania moment.
WrestleMania 40 kicks off in Philadelphia with night one featuring seven matches, including title fights for the Women's World Championship and the WWE Intercontinental Championship. The main event sees The Rock and Roman Reigns team up to take on Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. Fans can stream the event on Peacock or WWE Network, with night two scheduled for the following day.
WrestleMania 40 is set to take place at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, marking the event's return to the city after 25 years. The two-day extravaganza will feature notable matches including Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's return to the ring and Roman Reigns defending his championship belt. Fans can expect additional entertainment from Lil Wayne and increased transportation services by SEPTA. Tickets for the event are in high demand, with prices ranging from $143 to $68,053 on third-party sites.
WrestleMania 40 is set to kick off with live coverage of night one featuring matches such as Rhea Ripley vs. Becky Lynch for the Women’s World Championship, GUNTHER vs. Sami Zayn for the Intercontinental Championship, and The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins. The event will be broadcast live on Peacock in the United States and on the WWE Network elsewhere, with CagesideSeats.com providing match-by-match coverage.
WrestleMania 40 is set to take place at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, with the stage construction nearly complete and the match card looking exciting. However, cold temperatures are anticipated, with the weather forecast predicting temperatures between 38 and 61 degrees Fahrenheit and a 10% chance of rain on Night Two. The open arena and potential wind may pose challenges for both fans and superstars attending the event.