Aug. 29, 2017
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VILLANOVA, Pa. - Tickets are now on sale for the 2017 NCAA Men's College Cup, which returns to the Philadelphia area for the second time in the last five seasons at Talen Energy Stadium in Chester, Pa. The two semifinal games will be played on Friday, December 8, with the championship game on Sunday, December 10. Game times will be announced at a later date.
Reserved and general admission tickets for all sessions of the championship can be purchased by visiting www.ncaa.com/menscollegecup or by clicking here. All-session tickets give fans the best opportunity to secure seats in prime viewing locations. Reserved sections range from $30-65, while general admission sections are on sale ranging from $25-45. Single session general admission tickets are also on sale now and range from $15-33. Later in the fall, single session reserved tickets will go on sale.
Talen Energy Stadium, a state-of-the-art 18,500-seat Major League Soccer stadium, serves as the home of the Philadelphia Union. A multipurpose facility with 29 luxury suites and a full-service club restaurant, Talen Energy Stadium is the ideal destination for any type of event. The natural grass surface that covers the 120 x 75 yard field is suitable for soccer, as well as other sports such as football, lacrosse and rugby. The sideline roofs were designed to protect fans from the elements without obstructing the scenic view of the Commodore Barry Bridge and the Delaware River from their seats.
"Talen Energy Stadium is the perfect location to host the NCAA's pinnacle soccer championship event," said Jason Blumenfeld, General Manager of Talen Energy Stadium. "Due to the unbelievable sight lines and the amazing views surrounding the stadium, the guest and athlete experience is like none other. We are extremely excited to welcome back this prestigious event and have no doubt it will exceed the expectations of all attending."
Opened on June 27, 2010, Talen Energy Stadium has hosted the 2013 NCAA Men's College Cup, five installments of the Army-Navy Cup and the 2012/2014 BIG EAST Men's Soccer Championship. The venue has also hosted the NCAA Divisions I and III Women's Lacrosse Championships, NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship quarterfinals, and USA Sevens Collegiate Rugby Championship. Talen Energy Stadium is located five miles south of Philadelphia International Airport at the southwest corner of the base of the Commodore Barry Bridge, with easy access to major roadways such as I-95, I-476, US-322 and PA-291. Additionally, the Northeast Corridor Amtrak, Conrail and SEPTA rail lines run two train platforms within a short distance from the site.
"Villanova Athletics is excited about bringing the best collegiate soccer teams in the nation to the great city of Philadelphia," Director of Athletics Mark Jackson said. "We are proud to partner with Talen Energy Stadium, a world-class soccer venue, to showcase a great competition in a vibrant environment."
Stanford is the reigning national champion after defeating Wake Forest in the 2016 national championship at BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston, Texas. The participants of the 2016 Men's College Cup also included North Carolina and Denver.
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About Villanova Athletics: Villanova University has a long and storied athletics history defined by excellence both in competition and in the classroom. The Villanova Athletics Department is a community of student-athletes, coaches and staff whose primary focus is to achieve academic excellence, while striving to produce teams and individuals committed to athletic competition and outstanding performance. Villanova Athletics sponsors 24 varsity sports, which together include more than 500 student-athletes. In the classroom, these Villanova student-athletes have registered a grade-point average higher than a 3.0 for 28 consecutive semesters. Three Villanova student-athletes have been named Rhodes Scholars, with numerous others earning Academic All-America distinction. Villanova's athletics history includes 20 NCAA team national championships, as well as 103 conference championships. In addition, at least one Villanova has participated in every Summer Olympics since 1948. Villanova is a member of the BIG EAST Conference, Colonial Athletic Association (Football, Rowing) and Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (Women's Water Polo).