Franklin Field

We are very excited to be bringing the 2025 installment of the New Balance Nationals Outdoor Championship back to Franklin Field, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

In operation since 1895, Franklin Field is the oldest college stadium in the U.S. and the home of University of Pennsylvania football. Most notably, the field — with a seating capacity of 78,205 — hosts the annual international Penn Relays, the oldest organized relay competition in the U.S. Held here every April, the Relays bring together thousands of the best track and field athletes from high schools and colleges worldwide for a weekend of competitions.

 

Text Updates

Instructions to receive important text updates throughout the event coming soon!

 

Ticket Information

Coming soon!

 

Packet Pickup Information

A photo ID is required for picking up a team packet.

Fully registered and competing athletes will receive a wristband as their entry into the meet and will be included in the packet.

Coaches receive 1 complimentary 4-day wristband for any teams with 2-5 athletes entered. A team with 6-10 athletes receives 2 complimentary wristbands, 11-15 athletes receives 3 complimentary wristbands, etc. The Coaches wristbands will be included in your team packet.

For coaches picking up a packet with an individual athlete, a current coaching ID or letter from the high school stating that you are the coach is required to receive complimentary admission into the meet. Parents accompanying an athlete are required to pay admission.

The person picking up the packet on behalf of a team must be the designated pick-up person as documented on the team’s registration page on Athletic.net. This person must be prepared to show ID when picking up the packet on behalf of a team.

Team packets can only be picked up in its entirety, individual bibs will not be pulled from the team packet.

Packet Pickup Location: Hutchinson Gym, 223 S. 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

 

Event Map

Event Hours and Gate Access:

  • Wednesday:
    • Packet Pickup: 3:00PM – 6:00PM
    • Franklin Field Open Track/Infield Access: 3:00PM – 6:00PM
    • NBNO Events: None
  • Thursday:
    • Packet Pickup: 8:00AM – 7:00PM
    • NBNO Events at Franklin Field: 11:00AM – 9:00PM
    • NBNO Events at Mondschein Throws Complex: 1:00PM – 7:00PM
    • Franklin Field Gates Open: 9:30AM
  • Friday:
    • Packet Pickup: 7:15AM – 7:30PM
    • NBNO Events at Franklin Field: 8:40AM – 9:15PM
    • NBNO Events at Mondschein Throws Complex: 10:00AM – 7:00PM
    • Franklin Field Gates Open: 7:15AM
  • Saturday:
    • Packet Pickup: 7:30AM – 7:30PM
    • NBNO Events at Franklin Field: 9:00AM – 9:15PM
    • NBNO Events at Mondschein Throws Complex: 10:00AM – 7:00PM
    • Franklin Field Gates Open: 7:30AM
  • Sunday:
    • Packet Pickup: 7:30AM – 1:00PM
    • NBNO Events at Franklin Field: 9:00AM – 4:50PM
    • NBNO Events at Mondschein Throws Complex: 10:00AM – 4:00PM
    • Franklin Field Gates Open: 7:30AM

Main New Balance Retail Hours

Daily hours coming soon!

Parking and Transportation

Limited parking is available on Penn’s campus for $20. Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The following garages will be open for NBNO:

  • Museum Garage, South & Convention Street (Accepts cash and credit)
  • Penn Parking Lot, 3100 Lower Walnut
  • Chestnut 34, 34th & Chestnut Streets (Accepts cash and credit)
  • Walnut 38, 38th & Walnut Streets (Accepts cash and credit)
  • Walnut 40, 40th & Walnut Streets (ONLY accepts credit)

For more information, visit Penn Transportation & Parking (upenn.edu)

Parking for Throws Complex

For athletes, coaches, and spectators heading to the throws complex, we recommend the following options for parking.

  • River Field Parking Lot (next to baseball field)
  • Hollenback Parking Lot
  • Museum Lot – Penn Museum (next to shuttle)

Shuttle for Throws Complex

Details coming soon!

Throws Awards will be held in Franklin Field. The top 6 athletes in each event will receive wristbands for their family to enter Franklin Field at the conclusion of the competition.

 

Coaches Field Event Access

Details coming soon!

Luggage Storage (Sunday Only!)

Hours and details coming soon!

Pole Vault Drop-Off

Hours and details coming soon!

Facility Rules & Regulations

Thank you to our friends at The Penn Relays for organizing the Franklin Field Stadium Policies.