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Will traffic be bad in South Philly this week? Stadium sports schedule
TL;DR
Traffic in South Philly will be severely impacted this week due to overlapping games at the Sports Complex. Expect delays around Citizens Bank Park as the MLB, NHL, and NBA playoffs coincide.
Key points
- Philly sports season is active with MLB, NHL, and NBA games.
- Traffic will be severely impacted around the South Philly Sports Complex.
- Overlapping playoff games are causing delays and event postponements.
Philly sports are in full swing (pun intended) as baseball season continues at Citizens Bank Park and our teams come home for Round 2 of the NBA and NHL playoffs.
While this may be great for the avid sports fan, traffic will be nightmarish for anyone driving in or around the South Philly Sports Complex area this week and weekend, and playoff overlaps have already postponed other events at the stadiums.
Need a heads up on when the games are so you can leave earlier — or plan a better route? Here's the deal.
What teams are home in Philly this week? MLB, NHL, NBA schedule in Philly this weekend
There are multiple overlapping games in Philly's Sports Complex this week, starting Thursday and moving into the weekend.
Here's the breakdown by day:
- Thursday, May 7 - Phillies 6:40 p.m.; Philadelphia Flyers, 8 p.m.
The Phillies match up against the Athletics on Thursday night at the Bank. The first pitch is set for 6:40 p.m., while the Flyers will play their third game against the Carolina Hurricanes at 8:00 p.m. at the Xfinity Mobile Arena just two minutes away.
- Friday, May 8 - Phillies 6:40 p.m.; Philadelphia 76ers, 7 p.m.
The Phillies play the Colorado Rockies at home on Friday night at 6:40 p.m., while the 76ers play their third game against the New York Knicks at the Xfinity Mobile Arena just two minutes away at 7 p.m.
- Saturday, May 9 - Phillies 6:05 p.m.; Philadelphia Flyers 6 p.m.
The Phillies play the Colorado Rockies again at home on Saturday night at 6:05 p.m., while the Flyers play the Hurricanes again at the Xfinity Mobile Arena at 6 p.m.
- Sunday, May 10 - Phillies 1:35 p.m.; Philadelphia 76ers 3:30 p.m.
The Phillies play the Colorado Rockies again at home on Sunday afternoon, while the 76ers play the Knicks again at the Xfinity Mobile Arena at 3:30 p.m.
How far is Citizens Bank Park from Xfinity Mobile Arena?
Citizens Bank Park and the Xfinity Mobile Arena are just minutes away from one another in the city's Sports Complex.
What main roads are near Philly's Sports Complex, stadiums?
The sports complex in South Philly is surrounded by a number of main roads, interstates and expressways, including I-76, I-95, the Delaware Expressway and South Broad Street.
Motorists coming to and from games, or just cutting through the area, should keep in mind the weekend's game schedules and factor in extra time in case they get caught in some traffic.
Kaitlyn McCormick is a Philadelphia-based reporter writing all things trending, breaking and city-related for USA TODAY's Philadelphia Metro Connect Team.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Will South Philly traffic be bad at the stadiums this weekend?
Q&A
What sports events are happening in South Philly this week?
Multiple overlapping games for MLB, NHL, and NBA are scheduled at the South Philly Sports Complex this week.
How will traffic be affected in South Philly during the playoffs?
Traffic is expected to be nightmarish in South Philly due to the high volume of sports events, particularly around Citizens Bank Park.
What should I know about traveling to the South Philly Sports Complex this weekend?
Plan for significant traffic delays and consider leaving earlier or finding alternative routes due to the overlapping playoff games.