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The Philadelphia Eagles have issued a travel advisory for their home opener against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday (September 4) at Lincoln Financial Field. Fans are advised to leave early due to reduced service by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA). The Eagles recommend arriving at the stadium by 7:45 p.m., with the game scheduled to start at 8:20 p.m.
SEPTA is facing a $213 million budget deficit, leading to limited service, including the discontinuation of special rail services like the Sports Express. A SEPTA spokesperson mentioned they are exploring options to restore services, but for now, fans should check the SEPTA website for updates.
The Eagles have arranged for all parking lots at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex to open at 1:30 p.m. Fans are encouraged to carpool and consolidate tailgate setups to maximize parking availability. Those without game tickets are asked to avoid traveling to the complex.
According to the Eagles, this measure aims to ease congestion and ensure a smoother experience for attendees. For the latest SEPTA updates, fans can visit SEPTA's website.