Philadelphia Union Travel Guide
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League
MLS
Home City
Philadelphia
Co-City Teams
4
The Philadelphia Union have 4 games remaining this season, but not enough road inventory to rank live trip-planning weekends. Below is the structural travel guide — which cities are worth visiting as a Philadelphia Union fan, regardless of specific dates.
At home in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Union fans share the city with 76ers, Eagles, Flyers, Phillies. That gives Philadelphia built-in multi-sport value on most weekends during the season. The question for away trips is whether another city offers something Philadelphia does not — a different league combination, a better arena experience, or a destination worth the flight.
Use this page to scout the best away-trip cities for Philadelphia Union fans — destination quality from the SportCation Index, adjusted for travel distance from Philadelphia. When the next season schedule drops, live stacks, dates, and prices will replace this guide.
Philadelphia Union season winding down
Only 4 games remain, not enough to rank live road trips. This page shows the evergreen travel guide until the new schedule drops.
Best Away Cities for Philadelphia Union Fans
Ranked by SportCation Index city score, adjusted for travel distance from Philadelphia. Not tied to any specific schedule.
Washington
Index #1 · 91.4/100Washington is a 5-league sports city with 5 pro teams. Direct rail connects the airport to the sports district (14 min) — no rental car needed. Venues are clustered downtown — walkable between games.
Minneapolis
Index #4 · 82.1/100Minneapolis is a 5-league sports city with 5 pro teams. Direct rail connects the airport to the sports district (30 min) — no rental car needed. Venues are clustered downtown — walkable between games.
New York
Index #6 · 81.2/100New York is a 5-league sports city with 9 pro teams. Direct rail connects the airport to the sports district (55 min) — no rental car needed.
Los Angeles
Index #2 · 84.0/100Los Angeles is a 5-league sports city with 8 pro teams.
Denver
Index #3 · 83.4/100Denver is a 5-league sports city with 5 pro teams. Direct rail connects the airport to the sports district (42 min) — no rental car needed. Venues are clustered downtown — walkable between games.
Chicago
Index #7 · 80.2/100Chicago is a 5-league sports city with 6 pro teams. Direct rail connects the airport to the sports district (45 min) — no rental car needed.
What Kind of Philadelphia Union Fan Should Travel?
Budget Fan
Washington has a walkable venue cluster (1.5 mi between stadiums) and 5 pro teams, which keeps hotel and transport costs low for a multi-game weekend.
Better at Home or on the Road?
Philadelphia is a strong multi-sport home base with 4 co-city teams. Most weekends, staying home delivers more games than traveling. Road trips make sense for league combinations Philadelphia does not offer, rivalry matchups, or destination cities worth the trip on their own.
When This Page Becomes a Live Trip Planner
When the MLS releases the 2026 schedule (typically February), this page switches back to live mode — ranked away-trip weekends, real stack counts, and ticket estimates. Until then, use the destination profiles above to shortlist cities and start planning.
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