kk.Philadelphia Eagles Announce: Hiring Homeless People to Clean Lincoln Financial Field at Philadelphia After Every Weekend Game for $20 an Hour Plus Hot Food and Drinks: When the final whistle blows and tens of thousands of fans have left Lincoln Financial Field, you’d expect the stadium to fall silent?
When the final whistle blows at Philadelphia Eagles games and more than 60,000 fans stream out of Lincoln Financial Field, most people assume the stadium falls silent.
This is where the overnight crew steps in.
Working in teams, they move section by section — cleaning, sorting recyclables, restoring the space that hosted joy, heartbreak, and unforgettable moments just hours earlier. It’s demanding work. But it’s honest work.
And for many, it’s a lifeline.
From Overlooked to Essential
Philadelphia has long struggled with homelessness, like many major cities. While shelters and temporary aid are critical, employment remains one of the biggest barriers to long-term stability.
The Eagles’ initiative tackles that barrier head-on.
Participants gain:
Reliable income
Work experience
References for future jobs
Meals during shifts
A sense of belonging
Several workers have already transitioned into other stadium-related roles or used the job as a stepping stone toward housing programs.
Fans React: “This Is What a Championship Organization Looks Like”
News of the program quickly spread across social media, where fans praised the Eagles not for a roster move — but for a human one.
Comments poured in:
“This is bigger than football.”
“Proud to be an Eagles fan today.”
“More teams need to do this.”
In a league often dominated by headlines about contracts and controversies, this story cut through the noise.
More Than Football
The Eagles didn’t frame this as a publicity stunt. They framed it as responsibility.
Because when the lights stay on after the game, and the crowd is gone, someone still has to show up.
Now, those people aren’t invisible.
They’re earning, rebuilding, and proving — one shift at a time — that opportunity can change everything.
And sometimes, the most meaningful wins don’t show up on the scoreboard. 🦅💚
