Lincoln Financial Group and Philadelphia Eagles Extend Stadium Naming Rights Through 2032 Season
Business Wire 9-May-2019 1:30 PM
Partnership Continues to Extend Beyond Stadium with Ongoing
Collaboration on Charitable Programs and Activities
Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE:LNC) and the Philadelphia Eagles
announced today that they have agreed to extend the stadium naming
rights for Lincoln Financial Field through the 2032 NFL season. The
partnership, which began in 2002, is one of the longest naming rights
relationships in the NFL. The state-of-the-art sports and entertainment
facility is the home of the Philadelphia Eagles. Since kicking off the
2003 season, the Eagles have hosted many memorable moments at Lincoln
Financial Field including, the famous "The Miracle of 4th and
26" conversion, the Snow Bowl in 2013, three NFC Championship
games, and of course raising the Super Bowl LII Championship banner.
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Over the first 15 years of the partnership, Lincoln Financial Field has
become an iconic Philadelphia landmark, serving as home to the Temple
Owls, several high-profile concerts, men's and women's international
soccer matches, NCAA Lacrosse Championships, and 12 of the last 15
Army-Navy games. The stadium, which is also considered one of the
greenest venues in sports, has remained fan-friendly by undergoing
several key updates, including seating expansion, two new HD video
boards, upgraded Wi-Fi, and a new sound system.
"We are extremely proud to continue our partnership with the
Philadelphia Eagles, which plays a strategic role in elevating awareness
of our brand to a wide and diverse audience," said Dennis R. Glass,
president and CEO, Lincoln Financial Group. "Additionally, our team
connection has always gone much deeper than just the name on the
stadium, and so we look forward to creating even more positive outcomes
together that will benefit the local community."
The extension of the relationship ensures that Lincoln Financial Group
and the Eagles will continue to partner on community programs, such as
the Eagles Eye Mobile and Eagles Glasses Lab, which provides underserved
children throughout the Philadelphia region with access to eye exams,
glasses and follow-up care annually. To date, this program has helped
thousands of students receive eye care that was previously unavailable
to them.
In addition to the community partnerships that fund and facilitate the
Eagles Eye Mobile and Eagles Glasses Lab, Lincoln Financial Group is a
presenting sponsor of the 2019 Eagles
Autism Challenge, which raised over $2.5 million for autism research
in its first year.
"We are excited to announce the continuation of our special partnership
with Lincoln Financial," said Philadelphia Eagles Chairman and CEO,
Jeffrey Lurie. "Since the first day of our relationship in 2002, we've
shared many great moments at Lincoln Financial Field, including three
NFC Championships, a Snow Bowl, countless concerts, and important
community events like the Eagles Autism Challenge. At the end of the
day, relationships are what matter, so we are honored and appreciative
to have an exceptional partner in Lincoln Financial who continues to
demonstrate with this extension a shared commitment to our team, our
fans, and the community."
Under the new agreement, Lincoln Financial Group will have a more
dynamic stadium presence with new signage prominently featured in,
around and on top of the stadium.
About Lincoln Financial Group
Lincoln Financial Group provides advice and solutions that help empower
people to take charge of their financial lives with confidence and
optimism. Today, more than 17 million customers trust our retirement,
insurance and wealth protection expertise to help address their
lifestyle, savings and income goals, as well as to guard against
long-term care expenses. Headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania, Lincoln
Financial Group is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation
(NYSE:LNC) and its affiliates. The company had $253 billion in assets
under management as of March 31, 2019. Lincoln Financial Group is a
committed corporate citizen included on major sustainability indices
including the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America and
FTSE4Good. Additionally, Lincoln is dedicated to upholding a diverse and
inclusive organization and was recognized by Forbes as one of the Best
Large Employers, Best Employers for Diversity, and Best Employers for
Women and received a perfect score of 100 percent in on both the
Corporate Equality Index and Disability Equality Index. Learn more at: www.LincolnFinancial.com.
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About the Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are a National Football League franchise
representing the NFC East Division. Established on July 8, 1933, the
club was originally purchased by a group led by Bert Bell who moved the
Frankford Yellow Jackets to Philadelphia and renamed them the Eagles.
Now owned by Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie, the Eagles are regarded as
one of the league's storied franchises, having appeared in three Super
Bowls, winning three NFL Championships, capturing the Lombardi Trophy at
Super Bowl LII and featuring 15 Pro Football Hall of Famers. Since 2003,
Lincoln Financial Field has been home to the Eagles, a state-of-the-art
venue in South Philadelphia that serves as a prime destination for
world-class entertainment. Spearheaded by Lurie, the Eagles Autism
Challenge is the club's signature fundraising event that annually raises
millions of dollars for innovative autism research and programs. For
more information, visit www.PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
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