Lehigh Valley Phantoms road trip guide
Everything you need to catch the Lehigh Valley Phantoms at PPL Center in Allentown — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.
🎟️ Lehigh Valley Phantoms tickets
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✈️🚗 Getting to PPL Center
Nearest major airport is Philadelphia (PHL) — about 65 mi / 1h 33m from the arena.
🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers
Where do the Lehigh Valley Phantoms play?
The Lehigh Valley Phantoms play home games at PPL Center in Allentown.
What airport do you fly into for a Lehigh Valley Phantoms game?
Philadelphia (PHL) is the closest major airport, about 65 miles (105 km) from PPL Center — roughly 1h 33m by car depending on traffic.
How much is parking at PPL Center?
Game-day parking starts around $5–10 USD. The arena's Orange Garage (712 W. Linden, entrance at 7th & Linden) connects straight to the lobby and can be prepaid on ParkMobile.
How do you get to PPL Center without a car?
The Allentown Transit Center (6th & Linden) is under a 5-minute walk away and served by LANtaBus routes 102, 103, 104, 107, 209, 210, 211, 213, 218, 220, 322 and 323.
Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.
🏟️ PPL Center fan guide
Best seats
The ~8,500-seat bowl is compact, so every seat sees the ice well and you'll hear every hit on the boards. Upper level is the budget pick, and center-ice lower bowl is the premium standard seat.
Parking
The arena's Orange Garage (712 W. Linden, entrance at 7th & Linden) connects straight to the lobby and can be prepaid on ParkMobile. If it fills, Allentown Parking Authority decks nearby take the overflow. In APA decks you must pull forward into spaces or risk a fine; backing in is OK only in the Orange Garage. ($5–10)
Getting there
The arena is downtown at 701 Hamilton St. From US-22, take the PA-145/MacArthur Rd exit, which turns into 7th Street, and follow the event-parking signs.
Bar scene
You're right in downtown Allentown. Chickie's & Pete's is attached to the arena and open for every event, and there are more spots within a couple of blocks.
Pre-game bars
- Chickie's & Pete's — Philly sports bar attached to the arena, behind Section 116. Crabfries, happy hour Sun–Thu 4–6pm, open every event.
- Fagley's Allentown Brew Works — Brewpub a couple of blocks away
Insider tips
- Bags must be clear (max 12x12x6 in), a clear one-gallon Ziploc, or a small clutch (4.5x6.5x2 in). No backpacks.
- Doors usually open 1 hour before the game.
- There's no re-entry, apart from the smoking area outside Chickie's & Pete's (keep your ticket).
- Free KultureCity sensory bags are available at Guest Services.
- The ATM is inside Chickie's & Pete's.
More: PPL Center guide · sports in Allentown
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