WrestleMania 40 is here. What to know about traffic, tickets and matchups
WWE is bringing WrestleMania — its annual, two-day wrestling bonanza that settles in-ring beefs that have built up over the ensuing year and establishes new storylines and possibly creates new champions — to Lincoln Financial Field this weekend for its 40th edition.
Here's everything you need to know about traffic, tickets and matchups for WrestleMania 40.
Even if you’re not planning to attend, you’ll still want to know how you’ll be impacted.
Will I-95 repairs impact traffic for WrestleMania?
Traffic to and from Lincoln Financial Field in South Philadelphia may be hampered by repairs to sections of I-95 North.
A section of the interstate was ordered closed at 9 p.m. Monday with traffic detoured approaching the Betsy Ross Bridge/Aramingo Avenue Interchange, according to officials.
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Drivers will be instructed to use the Betsy Ross/Aramingo Avenue Interchange at Exit 26, turn right onto Aramingo Avenue and then right onto Adams Avenue to access the ramp to I-95 North.
During repairs, the ramp from Castor Avenue to I-95 northbound will also be closed and detoured. Again, motorists will be directed toward Aramingo Avenue to access the onramp at Adams Avenue.
The reopening date is expected to be sometime this weekend, according to PennDOT's latest estimate following midweek weather delays.
Lincoln Financial Field has posted directions to the stadium, which include taking I-95 from Bucks County.
Most drivers coming from Bucks County will take I-95 South, which should limit some of the congestion caused by the repairs.
"Take I-95 South to Broad Street, Exit 17 (right-hand lane). Follow this into stadium parking," read Lincoln Financial Field's driving directions. "Option #2: I-95 South to Packer Ave, Exit 19 (bear right off exit), bear right at 2nd light onto Packer Ave. Cross over Darien Street and take the next left onto Lincoln Financial Field Way into stadium parking."
Can I still get tickets to WrestleMania 40?
There are tickets still available for WrestleMania 40 through TicketMaster.
The least expensive Ticketmaster ticket for the Saturday-only WrestleMania 40 event is $221, with the most expensive Saturday-only ticket costing $400.
Likewise, the least expensive Ticketmaster ticket to the Sunday-only WrestleMania 40 event is $242, while the most expensive Sunday-only WrestleMania ticket is an eye-popping $20,000.
The $20,000 WrestleMania 40 ticket, offered by Ticketmaster as a verifiable resale ticket, is for a field seat in section F5.
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Wrestling fans interested in purchasing the two-day WrestleMania 40 combo ticket should be ready to pony up.
Ticket resellers such as SeatGeek, StubHub and VividSeats have WrestleMania 40 tickets available as well.
I am going to WrestleMania 40. Will the Sports Complex be crowded?
Wrestling fans will only have to contend with the traffic, as the 76ers, Flyers and Phillies all have away games while WrestleMania is unfolding.
The 76ers have weekend back-to-back away games against the Miami Heat and Memphis Grizzlies.
The Flyers, too, have a back-to-back road games this weekend, with a game against the Buffalo Sabres on Friday, and against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday.
The Phillies will play a three-game set against the Nationals in Washington, DC starting on Friday.
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I'm not driving to WrestleMania 40; what does the weather and public transportation look like?
It'll feel more like a spring baseball game during WrestleMania 40 weekend.
According to the National Weather Service's forecast for Philadelphia, it should be mostly cloudy and breezy on Saturday, with a high near 53.
Sunday will be mostly sunny, with highs in the upper 50s.
SEPTA is offering additional services on the Broad Street Line during WrestleMania 40 weekend.
"SEPTA will supplement its weekend service by operating additional trains on the Chestnut Hill East, Fox Chase, Lansdale/Doylestown, Manayunk/Norristown, Media/Wawa, Paoli/Thorndale, and Trenton lines," read a portion of SEPTA's alert. "All Regional Rail trains stop at Jefferson Station, which is located on the lower level of the Pennsylvania Convention Center."
Who is headlining WrestleMania 40, and what are the matchups?
Roman Reigns will take on Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship as a headlining matchup.
Other WrestleMania 40 bouts:
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth "Freakin" Rollins
World Heavyweight Champion Seth “Freakin” Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre
Logan Paul vs. Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens (United States Title Triple Threat Match)
Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship Six-Pack Tag Team Ladder Match
Rey Mysterio & Dragon Lee vs. Santos Escobar & Dominik Mysterio
Bobby Lashley & The Street Profits vs. Final Testament (Six-Man Tag Team Philadelphia Street Fight)
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Only three matches have known dates to take place at the two-day event.
The tag team match between The Rock and Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins will take place on night one.
The World Heavyweight Championship match and Undisputed WWE Universal Championship match will take place on night two.
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This article originally appeared on Bucks County Courier Times: Lincoln Financial Field hosts WrestleMania this weekend
