Philly sports fans, get ready for an action-packed week—and drivers, prepare for some serious gridlock. With baseball season heating up at Citizens Bank Park and the NBA and NHL playoffs bringing our teams back home, the South Philly Sports Complex is about to be a hub of nonstop energy. But for anyone navigating the area, that means heavy traffic and potential delays. In fact, the playoff overlaps have already forced other events to reschedule.
Whether you're heading to the game or just trying to get through the neighborhood, here's your complete schedule to plan ahead and avoid the worst of the congestion.
Thursday, May 7
Phillies vs. Athletics — 6:40 p.m. at Citizens Bank Park
Flyers vs. Hurricanes (Game 3) — 8:00 p.m. at Wells Fargo Center
The night kicks off with the Phillies taking on the Athletics, with first pitch at 6:40 p.m. Just two minutes away, the Flyers hit the ice for a pivotal playoff matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes at 8:00 p.m. Expect overlapping crowds and heavy traffic around the complex from late afternoon through the evening.
Friday, May 8
Phillies vs. Rockies — 6:40 p.m. at Citizens Bank Park
76ers vs. Knicks (Game 3) — 7:00 p.m. at Wells Fargo Center
Another doubleheader night: the Phillies face the Colorado Rockies at 6:40 p.m., while the 76ers tip off against the New York Knicks just 20 minutes later at 7:00 p.m. With both games drawing big crowds, traffic will be heavy from early evening through the end of both events.
Saturday, May 9
Phillies vs. Rockies — 6:05 p.m. at Citizens Bank Park
Flyers vs. Hurricanes (Game 4) — 6:00 p.m. at Wells Fargo Center
Saturday brings a nearly simultaneous start: the Flyers drop the puck at 6:00 p.m., and the Phillies throw the first pitch just five minutes later at 6:05 p.m. This is the tightest overlap of the weekend, so plan to arrive early or consider alternative routes.
Sunday, May 10
Phillies vs. Rockies — 1:35 p.m. at Citizens Bank Park
76ers vs. Knicks (Game 4) — 3:30 p.m. at Wells Fargo Center
The weekend wraps up with an afternoon doubleheader. The Phillies start at 1:35 p.m., and the 76ers follow at 3:30 p.m. While the gap gives some breathing room, expect congestion around the complex as fans arrive and depart for each game.
All venues are located within the South Philly Sports Complex, just minutes apart. The area is surrounded by major arteries including I-76, I-95, the Delaware Expressway, and South Broad Street. Whether you're coming for the game or just passing through, give yourself extra time and check live traffic updates before you head out.