Subaru Park

Subaru Park
View of Subaru Park from the Sons of Ben supporters section in August 2022
Subaru Park is located in Pennsylvania
Subaru Park
Subaru Park
Location of Subaru Park in Pennsylvania
Subaru Park is located in the United States
Subaru Park
Subaru Park
Location in the United States
Former namesPPL Park (2010–2015)
Talen Energy Stadium (2016–2019)
Address1 Stadium Drive
LocationChester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Coordinates39°49′56″N 75°22′44″W / 39.83222°N 75.37889°W / 39.83222; -75.37889
Public transitBus transport SEPTA bus: 113 (at stadium)
Chester Transportation Center: Bus transport SEPTA bus: 37, 109, 114, 117, 118, 119
OwnerBuccini/Pollin Group
OperatorBPG Sports[1]
Capacity18,500 (Soccer)
26,000 (Concerts)[2]
Field size120 yd × 75 yd (110 m × 69 m)
SurfacePerennial Ryegrass and Kentucky Bluegrass
Construction
Broke groundDecember 1, 2008
OpenedJune 27, 2010[7]
Construction cost$120 million[3]
($168 million in 2023 dollars[4])
ArchitectRossetti Architects
Project managerICON Venue Group
Structural engineerPennoni Associates Inc.[5]
General contractorT.N. Ward Company[6]
Tenants
Philadelphia Union (MLS) (2010–present)
Army–Navy Cup (NCAA) (2012–present)
Philadelphia Union II (MLSNP)
(2019–2020, 2022–present)
Collegiate Rugby Championship (2011–2019)
Premier Lacrosse League (2019–2023)

Subaru Park is a soccer-specific stadium located in Chester, Pennsylvania, located next to the Commodore Barry Bridge on the waterfront along the Delaware River. The venue is home to the Philadelphia Union of Major League Soccer.[8]

Subaru Park was designed as an initial step for economic development on the waterfront, with additional plans calling for a riverwalk amidst other entertainment, retail, and residential projects. The stadium was constructed by T.N. Ward Company, which is based in Ardmore.[9] The project is the result of combined commitments of $30 million from Delaware County and $47 million from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Subaru of America is the stadium's naming rights sponsor.

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  2. ^ "About Talen Energy Stadium". philadelphiaunion.com. Archived from the original on May 26, 2022. Retrieved June 15, 2011.
  3. ^ "Soccer's Union to Kick Off a Deal with PPL". Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on February 27, 2010. Retrieved February 24, 2010.
  4. ^ 1634–1699: McCusker, J. J. (1997). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States: Addenda et Corrigenda (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1700–1799: McCusker, J. J. (1992). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1800–present: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–". Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  5. ^ "Pennoni Associates Inc. – Markets – Civic & Community". Pennoni.com. Archived from the original on April 1, 2012. Retrieved November 20, 2011.
  6. ^ "TN Ward Company – General Contractor serving the greater Philadelphia region". Tnward.com. November 2, 2010. Archived from the original on April 25, 2012. Retrieved November 20, 2011.
  7. ^ "Inaugural Season Schedule Unveiled". PhiladelphiaUnion.com. Archived from the original on July 15, 2011. Retrieved February 3, 2010.
  8. ^ "Delaware County Approves Funding for MLS Stadium". Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on October 25, 2007. Retrieved October 24, 2007.
  9. ^ Gammage, Jeff (September 8, 2008). "Much Rides on Stadium Builder". Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on October 27, 2008. Retrieved September 8, 2008.