Six of the English Premier League’s teams will compete in a summer series matchup in the United States for the first time in the league’s history. Philadelphia.
On July 22 and July 23 at Lincoln Monetary Field, Philadelphians are blessed to receive three matches between a portion of the top clubs in the Chief Association. The “Premier League Summer Series,” which includes nine preseason games between Aston Villa, Brentford, Brighton & Hove Albion, Chelsea, Fulham, and Newcastle United, will travel up and down the East Coast from Philadelphia to Orlando. These will be the first matches in the series.
The fact that we are the only city on the tour that gets three games, one of which is a doubleheader, for the price of one is what really sets Philly apart.
Even if you can’t get tickets, here’s everything you need to know about watching the Summer Series.
When are the matches in Philadelphia for the Premier League Summer Series?
The first match of the series will be on Saturday, July 22 at 7 p.m. with a match-up between Chelsea vs. Brighton & Hove Albion. On Sunday, July 23, Fulham will take on Brentford at 4 p.m. with a following match between Newcastle United and Aston Villa at 7 p.m.
Tickets to the Premier League Summer Series at Lincoln Financial Field
All three matches will be held at Lincoln Financial Field, and official tickets are sold through Ticketmaster. While you may be reluctant to use Ticketmaster over recent pricing concerns, be careful when buying tickets online from third-party resellers. Here are two Inquirer guides on avoiding online ticket scams and buying tickets in Philly without using Ticketmaster.
As of the time this article was written, Ticketmaster is selling tickets for the match on July 22 for between $425 and $50 for the best seats in the house. Notwithstanding, passes to the July 23 doubleheader coordinate are as yet going for between $40 to $160 for the best seats.
How to Watch the Premier League Summer Series on TV
NBC and Peacock have exclusive rights to broadcast the series, so if you want to watch the games from home, you might have to spend some money.
If you pay for TV services: Watch the matches on NBC or NBC Sports channels.
For non-TV subscribers: Peacock allows you to sign up for an account for between $5 and $10 at peacocktv.com/sports/premier-league.