Martin Frank previews Ecuador vs Ivory Coast World Cup soccer match
Scenes outside Philadelphia Stadium for June 14 FIFA World Cup match between Ecuador and Ivory Coast
Chickie and Pete’s crabfries don’t exist in the upside-down world that is the FIFA World Cup in Philadelphia.
But you will find “seasoned fries” at the Chickie booths throughout Lincoln Financial Field – err, Philadelphia Stadium. Rest assured, they are only different in name.
FIFA’s limitations on the use of brand names outside the organization’s official sponsors led to a few quirks on a lap around the concourse before the first World Cup match here between the Ivory Coast and Ecuador. But visitors can mostly expect the same food and beverage offerings as featured at Eagles games and concerts with often a slightly higher price tag ($19.93 for the don’t-call-them-crabfries fries).
Want a cheesesteak from Tony Luke’s? That will run you $22.67. Roast pork? Same deal.
The standard price for an American beer around the stadium is $18.58 (for a “tall boy,” to be fair). Craft/imported beers, non-alcoholic beers and hard seltzers are $20.85.
Fans are allowed to bring in one sealed, disposable water bottle. Water at concession stands costs $6.99.
There are merchandise stands and stores throughout the stadium. The stores feature some Philadelphia-specific shirts and hats, as well as World Cup gear, USMNT gear and shirts and hats of the playing sides.
Most T-shirts are $45. Hats are $45 or $50 with some at $30.
Official jerseys for the U.S., Ecuador and the Ivory Coast are $130.
You can buy the official match ball, the Trionda produced by adidas, for $200. Replicas are cheaper around $30. A mini ball cost $25.
Here is a longer list of the food and beverage prices at Lincoln Financial Field during the World Cup.
Food at Philadelphia Stadium during FIFA World Cup
- Cheesesteak, $20.51-$22.67
- Chicken cheesesteak, $22.67
- Miso roast pork fries, $22.67
- Cheesesteak fries, $21.59
- Boneless wings (six-piece; choice of garlic parmesan, sweet heat, ranch or bleu cheese), $20.57
- Wings (choice of garlic parmesan, sweet heat, ranch or bleu cheese), $20.57
- Chef’s chicken sandwich, $20.51
- Cheesesteak egg rolls, $20.51
- Brisket or chipotle chicken tacos, $20.51
- Seasoned fries, $19.93
- Chicken tenders, $19.49
- Buffalo chicken tenders, $19.49
- Funnel cake fries, $19.43
- Cheese fries, $18.35
- Authentic Australian meat pie, $17.27
- Crispy pickles, $16.95
- Jumbo fries, $16.19
- Zac double cheeseburger, $14.57
- Veggie burger, $14.57
- French fries, $13.38-$16.19
- Mac and cheese, $13.01
- Jumbo hot dog, $12.58
- Sweet Italian sausage, $12.58
- Walking taco, $11.33
- Sausage roll, $11.33
- Custom tart, $11.18
- Hot dog, $9.17
- Braided pretzel, $9.02
- Nuts, $8.63
- Tim tam brownie, $8.52
- Buttermilk fried cornbread, $7.94
- Chips, $7.55
Drinks at Philadelphia Stadium during FIFA World Cup
- Craft/imported beer, $20.85
- Hard seltzer, $20.85
- Non-alcoholic beer, $20.85
- American beer, $18.58
- Sparking soft drinks, $11.39
- Sports drink, $11.39
- Water, $6
Brandon Holveck reports on high school sports for The News Journal. Contact him at [email protected].
