Philadelphia Phillies, . The city's hometown baseball team. Founded in 1883, they are the oldest one name, one city franchise in all of professional sports. Since 2004 the team has played at Citizens Bank Park, a new $350 million baseball-only facility in South Philadelphia that is among the best in the big leagues. The park is easily accessible on the subway and tickets start at $18. The food at the park was named as Best Ballpark Food in a survey of Food Network viewers in 2007. Keep your eye out for Dollar Dog Nights, where hot dogs are only $1. �
Philadelphia Eagles, . Philadelphia's NFL team has played at Lincoln Financial Field, next door to Citizens Bank Park, since 2003. Games routinely sell out. �
Philadelphia 76ers, . The city's NBA team, playing at Wells Fargo Center, in the immediate vicinity of the two major stadiums. �
Philadelphia Flyers, . Hockey fans can also enjoy the city's NHL team, which shares Wells Fargo Center with the Sixers. �
Philadelphia Union, . The 16th team in Major League Soccer, Union are now playing their second season in the league. Unlike Philly's other teams in the four biggest sports in North America, however, they are not located in South Philly; home games are played at PPL Park, their new soccer-specific stadium on the waterfront in the nearby suburb of Chester. �
Philadelphia Independence, . One of two new teams in Women's Professional Soccer for 2010, Independence will play at the new PPL Park stadium in 2011. Currently, they are playing their entire 2010 home schedule at John A. Farrell Stadium on the campus of West Chester University. �
Philadelphia Passion, . In 2009, Philadelphia is one of ten cities to introduce the Lingerie Football League. The rules of the NFL and the LFL are slightly different; the LFL plays 7 on 7 rather than 11. �
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