Reading Royals road trip guide
Everything you need to catch the Reading Royals at Santander Arena in Reading — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.
🎟️ Reading Royals tickets
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✈️🚗 Getting to Santander Arena
Nearest major airport is Philadelphia (PHL) — about 60 mi / 1h 26m from the arena.
🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers
Where do the Reading Royals play?
The Reading Royals play home games at Santander Arena in Reading.
What airport do you fly into for a Reading Royals game?
Philadelphia (PHL) is the closest major airport, about 60 miles (97 km) from Santander Arena — roughly 1h 26m by car depending on traffic.
How much is parking at Santander Arena?
Street meters are free after 6 PM Monday–Saturday.
How do you get to Santander Arena without a car?
The arena is at 700 Penn Street in downtown Reading. Lyft is the arena's official rideshare partner; code SANTANDERARENA gets new riders 50% off their first 2 rides (up to $10 each).
Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.
🏟️ Santander Arena fan guide
Best seats
Club seating in Sections 116–118 has slightly larger seats. Look out for Wild Wednesdays, when Orange Zone seats are $6.10.
Parking
Event parking is in Reading Parking Authority garages and lots around downtown, including the DoubleTree Garage (600 Court St), Reed and Court (666 Court St), the Seventh and Washington Lot and the 6th and Cherry Lot. Many garages are now gateless and you pay by ParkMobile, Text2Park or pay station within 15 minutes of entering.
Getting there
The arena is at 700 Penn Street in downtown Reading. Lyft is the arena's official rideshare partner; code SANTANDERARENA gets new riders 50% off their first 2 rides (up to $10 each).
Bar scene
The arena is right on Penn Street downtown, with a hotel bistro across the street and a brewery and casual spots within a few blocks.
Pre-game bars
- Cheers Bistro at the DoubleTree — 701 Penn St, right across from the arena.
- Saucony Creek – Franklin St. Station — Brewery taproom at 692 Franklin St, a few blocks away.
- Salsa Burrito — Quick Mexican food at 645 Penn St.
Insider tips
- Clear bag only (up to 12"x12"x6"), plus a small clutch up to 4.5"x6.5".
- The building is fully cashless; cards and Apple Pay are accepted.
- Doors open 1 hour before puck drop.
- No re-entry once you leave, including for smoking.
- Tickets are digital only, through the Royals' Ticketmaster Account Manager.
📺 Where to watch the Royals
National (US): FloHockey · Local TV / team radio. Full TV guide →
🧭 Combine it into a road trip
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