Army-Navy Game Equals Big Bucks

The Army-Navy Game on Dec. 14 at Lincoln Financial Field is expected to generate an economic impact of $35 million to $40 million for the Philadelphia region, according to the Philadelphia Sports Congress.

Out-of-town visitors for the football game are expected to book 17,000 hotel room nights in what is projected to be one of the busiest hotel weekends of the year.

Today’s game marks the 85th time Philadelphia has hosted the rivalry game. It will also be the 114th time Army and Navy have played each other. Read more about this story on PBJ.com

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