Rent a Bus to Lincoln Financial Field: The Philadelphia Group's Eagles Game-Day & Concert Guide

If you are organizing a group trip to Lincoln Financial Field, the single question that decides whether your crew glides in or scatters across a South Philly parking lot is simple: where exactly does the bus drop you off, and where does it wait? Most rental pages leave that fuzzy. This guide answers it plainly, using the stadium's own published information and the current 2026 traffic picture — including the I-95 construction that is still cycling ramps at Packer Avenue — then walks through everything else a group trip to the Linc needs: which vehicle fits your party, what shapes the price, and how a Philadelphia charter bus rental lets your group focus on the game instead of the gridlock.

Lincoln Financial Field is one of our most-requested destinations for Philadelphia party bus rentals. We coordinate these game-day and event runs all season long, and the advice below comes from doing it — not from a parking aggregator that was last updated before the World Cup schedules dropped.

Why Rent a Bus to Lincoln Financial Field?

Eagles fans know the drill: I-95 locks up north of Packer Avenue well before the final whistle, and Pattison Avenue turns into a single-lane crawl from Broad Street west toward 7th Street. Getting home after a night game on a December Sunday, with 69,000 other fans funneling toward the same ramps, is its own kind of endurance sport. And that is before factoring in PennDOT's ongoing I-95 reconstruction near Front Street at Packer Avenue, which has kept ramp closures cycling through 2026.

A Philadelphia party bus or charter bus rental changes the math entirely. Your group rides together from the pickup point, the route is handled for you, and no one draws the short straw on who stays sober to drive. You arrive at the same time, leave at the same time, and the per-head cost on a 40-passenger bus beats what eight families each spend on gas, parking, and post-game surge fares from Broad and Pattison.

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Charter Bus Drop-Off & Parking at Lincoln Financial Field

Here is the part most group-transportation pages leave completely unaddressed. Lincoln Financial Field sits inside the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, bounded by Pattison Avenue to the north, Broad Street to the east, and FDR Park lots to the south and west. Your bus approaches from whichever direction fits your pickup point — typically Broad Street southbound from Center City, I-95 southbound to Packer Avenue, or the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76) East to Exit 349 if coming from the western suburbs.

For a bus dropping passengers and staging during the game: oversized vehicle parking at Lincoln Financial Field runs $100 per vehicle for Eagles games, and all parking passes must be purchased in advance through the official vendor. No day-of purchases are available at the gate on event days, and this catches first-timers off guard every single time. Concert events run lower at $80 for an oversized vehicle.

All lots open 4.5 hours before kickoff. The practical sequence for most groups: drop the crew at the stadium perimeter near the gate entrances, then move the bus to the designated oversized vehicle lots for the duration of the game.

Rideshare and taxi drop-offs on event days are staged at Pattison Avenue and South 11th Street, on the stadium's north side — but a charter bus can get your group to the gate zone before peeling off to stage. Because exact staging approaches shift by event type — NFL games, concerts, and the World Cup each use different traffic management — we confirm the current drop-off plan for your specific date when you book.

Confirm the Route Before Game Day — Here's Why

The approach into the South Philadelphia Sports Complex has been an active variable throughout 2026. PennDOT's I-95 repair project at Packer Avenue has kept the northbound entrance ramp from Front Street and the southbound exit ramp to Packer at Front Street in a cycle of partial closures, reopening to one lane only during two-hour windows around major events. When those ramps are restricted, the detour routes traffic via Columbus Boulevard southbound (heading south) and Penrose Avenue / Platt Bridge (heading north) — corridors that themselves clog well before kickoff on packed game days.

For World Cup match days, the city adds its own overlay: 11th Street from Pattison Avenue to Terminal Avenue closes at 7 a.m. on each match day, and Philadelphia Police can impose additional temporary closures up to 90 minutes before or after a match. FDR Park has no parking on match days. These are meaningfully different conditions from a standard Eagles game, which is exactly why the approach for a World Cup group needs to be confirmed for the specific match date.

We monitor PennDOT and City advisories so your group's route is current, not based on conditions from six months ago. We always recommend checking the official Lincoln Financial Field parking page before your visit.

Tailgating With a Bus Group: What the Linc Actually Allows

A charter bus is the ideal tailgate vehicle — the luggage bays hold the folding tables, coolers, and the portable grill, and nobody has to stay sober to drive home. Knowing the lot rules keeps your group's setup in the right zone before kickoff.

Tailgating is permitted in the pink-designated lots on the official parking map, covering most surface lots south of Pattison Avenue. The lots where tailgating is prohibited include Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, and X — mostly the northeastern fringe of the Complex. Lot K draws the most committed Eagles fans and fills earliest on sold-out dates.

Lots open 4.5 hours before kickoff — a 1 p.m. game opens at 8:30 a.m., and the best oversized spots go fast, especially for primetime and divisional matchups.

One important caveat for 2026 World Cup dates: per the current parking guide, Lot K will not be available for parking during World Cup matches, and other nearby lots may be repurposed for security staging or FIFA hospitality zones. That meaningfully reduces tailgate inventory compared to a standard NFL game day. When you book a Philadelphia bus rental for a World Cup match, we walk through the current lot configuration so the pregame still works.

Every Way to Get to Lincoln Financial Field, Compared

We coordinate group bus rentals for a living, and we will be straight with you: a private bus is not automatically the right call for every group. Here is how every realistic option performs for a party of people — not a solo fan navigating the subway with a scarf.

The honest read: for one or two fans coming from Center City with no gear, the Broad Street Line [B] to NRG Station is the smartest move in the city. SEPTA runs Sports Express trips before and after every Eagles home game — departing Fern Rock every 10 minutes pre-game, with 10 Express and 6 Local trains queued post-game at NRG — and the walk from the station to the gates is roughly 10 minutes across the lots. That is a genuinely good option for individuals and small groups traveling light.

But the moment your party exceeds a single carload, or you are hauling a cooler and a canopy, the coordination cost of the subway fragments the group. Post-game, the NRG platform after a sold-out Sunday night game is compressed and loud — a 20-person group does not board together cleanly. A Philadelphia party bus is staged and waiting.

Your crew walks out together.

What Size Bus Does Your Group Need?

Not every group trip to the Linc looks the same. A 12-person family tailgate is a different vehicle than a 50-person corporate client outing or a 30-student prom group stopping for a stadium tour. Our fleet covers the full range — and the right pick is the one that seats everyone comfortably without paying for empty rows.

For fan groups wanting the full rolling pregame from Fishtown or Center City to South Philly, our 15- to 50-passenger party buses come with a built-in bar, color-changing LED lighting, and a premium Bluetooth sound system. The ride to Lincoln Financial Field becomes part of the event. For a larger group or any outing hauling serious tailgate gear, a 40- to 56-passenger charter bus gives you deep undercarriage bays for the grill and the 60-quart cooler, plus an onboard restroom for the ride home after a late-night game.

ADA-accessible vehicles are always available — let us know before your date and we will arrange the right fit.

Pricing for a Philadelphia Bus Rental to Lincoln Financial Field

Party Bus In Philadelphia offers all-inclusive pricing online in under 30 seconds — you will know the exact number before you ever commit. The quote is shaped by a handful of clear factors:

• Vehicle size — a 56-passenger charter bus and a 14-passenger Sprinter limo price differently.
• Total hours — the block of time the vehicle is dedicated to your group, including tailgate time and the post-game wait.
• Date and event — a regular-season early-afternoon game prices differently than a primetime Monday Night Football matchup or a World Cup match on July 4th.
• Pickup location and mileage — a Center City hotel is a shorter run than a pickup in the Main Line suburbs or South Jersey.

For real ranges: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $170–$344/hour; 15–20 passenger party buses run $204–$378/hour; 20–30 passenger party buses run $244–$414/hour; 35–50 passenger party buses and minibuses run $294–$490/hour; and 40–56 passenger charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day. Pricing varies by date, mileage, and vehicle — you will never see a surprise charge after booking. The stadium's $100 oversized-vehicle parking pass is a separate, pre-purchased cost to build into your budget.

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A Real Game-Day Example

For an Eagles Monday Night Football game last fall, a 34-person fan group booked a 40-passenger party bus. Pickup at 3:30 p.m. from a Center City hotel, at the Linc by 4:15 p.m. — well before the lots hit capacity. Undercarriage bays held a folding table, a portable grill, and a 48-quart cooler.

The group tailgated through 7:30 p.m., walked to the gates, and the bus staged nearby for a 10:30 p.m. pickup when the game ended. The 7-hour all-inclusive rental came to $2,100 — roughly $62 per person, with parking, routing, and the designated-driver situation solved in a single number. Compare that to eight cars at $50 a pass, $30 in gas each, and a post-game surge fare back to Center City — and the bus wins on cost before anyone counts the headache.

Getting There: Routes, Traffic & Timing

Approximate drive times to Lincoln Financial Field from common Philadelphia-area pickup points in normal pre-event traffic:

Those times expand dramatically on sold-out game days. The two corridors that compress most severely are I-95 southbound approaching the Packer Avenue exit and Broad Street southbound from Washington Avenue. PennDOT's ongoing I-95 repair work near Front Street at Packer has been a live variable throughout 2026, with ramps reopening to one lane for two-hour windows around events.

When those ramps are restricted, detour routes push traffic via Columbus Boulevard (southbound approach) and Penrose Avenue/Platt Bridge (northbound exit) — both of which clog on major game days well before kickoff.

Governor Shapiro announced a $30 million South Philly traffic-improvement plan in May 2026, including a new I-76 westbound entrance ramp from 7th Street, projected to open in 2028. Until then, the current I-95 and Broad Street bottleneck is the operating reality for the entire 2026 Eagles season and World Cup. Your group skips all of it — we route around the worst of the construction and stage the bus so it is waiting when everyone walks out.

What's Happening at Lincoln Financial Field in 2026

The Linc's 2026 calendar is more demanding than any recent year, and each major event type has its own transportation wrinkle worth knowing before you book a bus rental in Philadelphia.

• FIFA World Cup 2026 — six matches, June 14 through July 4. Philadelphia hosts five group-stage matches and a Round of 16 fixture on July 4 — America's 250th birthday — the first World Cup knockout match ever played on Independence Day. The group-stage schedule includes Côte d'Ivoire vs. Ecuador (June 14), Brazil vs. Haiti (June 19), France vs. Iraq (June 22), Curaçao vs. Côte d'Ivoire (June 25), and Croatia vs. Ghana (June 27), with kickoff times ranging from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. World Cup oversized vehicle parking passes run $500 per vehicle for group-stage matches, rising to $620 for the July 4 Round of 16, per Axios Philadelphia. Book your Philadelphia charter bus rental for any World Cup date as soon as tickets are confirmed — the right-size vehicles commit months ahead for these matches.
• Philadelphia Eagles regular season — September 2026 through January 2027. The home opener is September 13 against Washington. Dates to watch for tightening inventory: the Steelers game on November 22, the Christmas Eve Texans game at 8:15 p.m. on Prime Video, and any designated primetime or flex-schedule game. Every Eagles home game is a demand spike on bus availability; the opener and primetime kickoffs go first.
• Concerts — summer through fall 2026. Morgan Wallen's Still The Problem Tour lands July 31 with Brooks & Dunn and Ella Langley. Bruno Mars plays September 1–2. AC/DC's Power Up Tour hits the Linc September 29 with The Pretty Reckless. Shane Gillis plays a stadium show July 17. Ed Sheeran rounds out the summer with Macklemore on his bill. Stadium concerts create the same Pattison Avenue load-out crunch as any Eagles game — with no SEPTA Sports Express supplement, since those trains run only for football. A Philadelphia party bus takes the concert group straight to the gates and is staged for pickup when the encore ends.

For prom groups in the Philadelphia metro: prom season runs late April through May. Book any prom charter bus by January to secure the vehicle and price range you want. Waiting until March means higher rates or no availability at the right size.

For prom: book by January or expect premium pricing.

Flying In? Airport & Hotel Group Pickups

For World Cup matches and major concerts, a significant share of the crowd is flying in from out of the region. Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) sits roughly 5 to 6 miles from Lincoln Financial Field — a 10- to 20-minute drive in normal conditions via I-95 North or the Passyunk Avenue corridor. That is one of the shortest airport-to-stadium distances at any major NFL venue, which makes a direct group transfer from PHL to the Linc unusually clean: one vehicle collects your whole group at baggage claim and runs straight to the Complex without navigating SEPTA on an unfamiliar travel day.

PHL's commercial vehicle pickups are staged in the Ground Transportation areas at each terminal. Once your group has cleared baggage claim and is assembled together, our team coordinates the bus to the correct curbside zone. For groups staying in Center City hotels, we build a hotel pickup stop into the itinerary so the bus sweeps the whole party before heading south on Broad Street — everyone on the same clock instead of a staggered rideshare scramble down I-95.

Lincoln Financial Field Bag Policy & Gate Entry

Getting the bag rules wrong at the gate delays a 30-person group more than a detour around a closed ramp. Every group organizer should know these before departure.

• Clear bag rule, strictly enforced. Each guest may bring one clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag no larger than 12″ × 6″ × 12″, or a one-gallon clear ziplock — plus one small clutch no larger than 4.5″ × 6.5″. Purses larger than a clutch, backpacks, fanny packs, coolers, briefcases, camera bags, and binocular cases are all prohibited. There are no on-site lockers — prohibited items cannot be stored at the stadium. What does not go into the stadium stays in the bus's luggage bays.
• Walk-through detection at all entry points. All gates use walk-through weapons detection technology. The ADA-designated and accessible entry point is the North Gate next to the flagpoles by the Xfinity Gate. Contact Fan Services at 215-463-5500 for medical necessity accommodations in advance.
• Zoned gate entry. Your ticket specifies an entry gate based on your seating zone. Make sure your whole group knows which gate before approaching — walking to the wrong gate and back wastes time you could spend at the tailgate.
• No cash accepted. Lincoln Financial Field is cashless. Credit/debit, Apple Pay, and Google Pay are accepted. Cash-to-card conversion kiosks are available at the Pepsi Lobby and Main Concourse behind Sections 105 and 121.
• Mobile ticketing only. Every guest needs their ticket downloaded on their phone before the bus departs. Cell service around the Sports Complex gets patchy as 69,000 people all pull up their apps at the gate simultaneously.

Review the official Lincoln Financial Field safety page before your visit. World Cup matches may carry additional FIFA security requirements beyond the standard NFL protocol, so verify both sets of rules for June and July dates.

Leaving Lincoln Financial Field After the Game

Getting out of the Sports Complex after a night game is where a group without a plan feels the pain most sharply. When 69,000 fans funnel through the exits at once, I-95 northbound at Packer backs up within minutes of the final whistle, Broad Street stalls from Pattison to Oregon Avenue, and rideshare surge pricing on the corner of Pattison and 11th Street hits multiples of the pre-game fare almost immediately. The SEPTA platform at NRG Station after a sold-out Sunday night game is compressed and loud — a group of 20 does not board the same train without someone getting cut off.

With a bus, you skip all of it. The bus stages nearby during the game, you set the pickup window and the exact spot before anyone splits up at the gate, and it is right there when your group walks out. No garage hunt, no platform scramble, no coordinating five different rideshares to one hotel on a surge night.

We build a realistic post-game buffer into every booking and use whichever cleared corridor — I-95 northbound, Broad Street north to I-76, or Columbus Boulevard depending on the night — gets your group back fastest. The game recap happens on the bus, not in a rideshare queue in the dark on Pattison Avenue.

Trip Types We Cover to Lincoln Financial Field

Different groups, same goal: everyone arrives together, enjoys the day, and gets home without the parking lot drama. The runs we handle most often:

• Fan groups and tailgaters. The classic: a 25- to 50-person Eagles crew, pickup from Fishtown or the Northeast, coolers and a grill in the bays, party bus energy from Frankford Avenue to Lot K. The rolling pregame is part of the game day.
• Corporate and suite groups. Clients and staff shuttled from Center City hotels to a club-level suite, no one worrying about Packer Avenue ramp closures, returning to the hotel on a clear post-game timeline.
• World Cup and international soccer groups. Out-of-town fans flying into PHL who want one coordinated transfer from the airport or a Center City hotel to the stadium and back — no transit transfer on an unfamiliar system, no rideshare split across the group at midnight.
• Concert groups. Morgan Wallen, AC/DC, Bruno Mars — stadium-scale shows where Pattison clogs at load-out the same way it does on a Sunday game. A Philadelphia bus rental takes the crew to the gate and is staged for the pickup whenever the show ends.
• Prom and school groups. A dinner stop in South Philly, then the stadium for a special event, then the after-party pickup. One bus, one itinerary, one responsible return trip at the end of the night.
• South Jersey groups. Crews crossing the Walt Whitman or Ben Franklin who want to skip the bridge backup and the parking scramble on the Philadelphia side entirely.

Booking, Timing & When to Lock In Your Date

Booking a bus to Lincoln Financial Field is straightforward, and a few confirmed details before game day make everything run cleanly.

1. Request a quote with your group size, pickup location, event date and kickoff time, and how much tailgate time you want.
2. Confirm the vehicle, the drop-off approach, and the parking pass. We lock in the right vehicle and verify the current approach route and lot availability for your event date. The $100 Eagles parking pass and the World Cup-specific oversized rates are pre-purchased items we flag when you book.
3. Set your post-game pickup window. Agree on the spot and the time before anyone splits up at the gate — the bus is staged nearby and right there when you walk out.

On timing: for regular Eagles home games outside peak demand, two to four weeks of lead time is workable — but the best vehicles go first on high-demand dates. Primetime Eagles games (Monday and Sunday nights, Christmas Eve), World Cup match days, and summer concert weekends book faster than the standard calendar. For World Cup dates specifically, book the moment your tickets are confirmed.

The July 4 Round of 16 is a date that compresses fast. Call 267-521-1350 the moment your date is set and we will lock in the vehicle and the route.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does a charter bus drop off at Lincoln Financial Field?

Charter buses pull to the stadium perimeter near the gate entrances on Pattison Avenue before repositioning to designated oversized vehicle lots within the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. Rideshare drop-offs are staged at Pattison Avenue and South 11th Street, but a charter bus can reach that zone or closer depending on the event-day traffic management plan. The North Gate is the ADA-designated entry with expedited screening.

Because the exact approach shifts by event type (NFL vs. concert vs. World Cup), we confirm the current drop point for your specific date when you book.

How much does oversized vehicle parking cost at Lincoln Financial Field?

For Eagles games, oversized vehicle parking runs $100 per vehicle, pre-purchased — none are sold at the gate on event days. For concerts, the oversized rate is $80. For the 2026 FIFA World Cup, oversized passes run $500 per vehicle for group-stage matches, rising to $620 for the July 4 Round of 16.

All passes must be secured in advance. Standard car passes are $50 for Eagles games and $125–$155 for World Cup matches.

What is the bag policy at Lincoln Financial Field?

Each guest may bring one clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag no larger than 12″ × 6″ × 12″ (or a one-gallon clear ziplock), plus a small clutch no larger than 4.5″ × 6.5″. Backpacks, fanny packs, coolers, and any non-clear bag are prohibited. There is no on-site bag storage — anything that does not clear the bag check stays in the bus's undercarriage bays.

Walk-through weapons detection is in place at all entry gates. Review the full policy at the official safety page.

Can we tailgate at Lincoln Financial Field when arriving by charter bus?

Yes, for most Eagles games. Tailgating is permitted in the pink-designated lots on the official parking map, covering lots south of Pattison Avenue. Lots Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, and X prohibit tailgating.

Lot K is the most popular tailgate destination. For World Cup matches, Lot K is not available for parking and the tailgate footprint is reduced by FIFA's security perimeter. Gear rides in the bus's undercarriage bays.

We confirm what is permitted for your specific event date when you book.

Is there a train to Lincoln Financial Field?

Yes — the SEPTA Broad Street Line [B] runs to NRG Station at Broad and Pattison, roughly a 10-minute walk across the lots to the stadium gates. SEPTA adds Sports Express trips before and after every Eagles home game, with extra trains departing Fern Rock every 10 minutes and 10 Express trains queued post-game. The subway is a strong option for individuals and small groups traveling light.

For a group with tailgate gear or a headcount over 10, a Philadelphia bus rental handles everyone in one vehicle and is staged for the post-game pickup without a platform scramble at NRG. Check SEPTA's Eagles game page for the current Sports Express schedule.

How much does it cost to rent a bus to Lincoln Financial Field?

Pricing depends on vehicle size, total hours, event date, and pickup origin. As a guide: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $170–$344/hour; 15–20 passenger party buses run $204–$378/hour; 20–30 passenger party buses run $244–$414/hour; 35–50 passenger party buses and minibuses run $294–$490/hour; and 40–56 passenger charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day. All quotes are all-inclusive with no hidden costs.

The stadium's $100 oversized parking pass (or World Cup equivalent) is a separate pre-purchased item. Call 267-521-1350 or use our online tool for an all-inclusive quote in under 30 seconds.

What road closures affect Lincoln Financial Field on World Cup match days?

11th Street from Pattison Avenue to Terminal Avenue closes at 7 a.m. on each match day, per the City of Philadelphia's transportation plan. Philadelphia Police can add temporary closures up to 90 minutes before and after matches. FDR Park has no parking on match days.

Rideshares are restricted to designated FDR Park areas. These closures differ significantly from Eagles game-day traffic management, so the approach for a World Cup group must be confirmed for the specific match date. Sign up for CupPHL alerts by texting "CUPPHL" to 888-777 for real-time closure notifications.

How far in advance should we book for a World Cup match or primetime Eagles game?

As early as your tickets are confirmed. World Cup match days and primetime Eagles games (Monday and Sunday nights, Christmas Eve) are the highest-demand dates on the calendar, and the right-size vehicles go first. For standard regular-season Sunday games outside the primetime slate, two to four weeks of lead time is workable.

For June and July World Cup dates — especially the July 4 Round of 16 — book immediately when your tickets arrive. Call 267-521-1350 and we will lock in your date before the available fleet thins out.

Do you have ADA-accessible buses?

Yes — ADA-accessible vehicles are always available. Let us know your group's needs when you request a quote and we will arrange the appropriate vehicle. The North Gate at Lincoln Financial Field is the designated ADA entry point with expedited screening.

Contact Fan Services at 215-463-5500 in advance to coordinate accessible entry for your group if needed.

Book Your Bus to Lincoln Financial Field Today

The perfect Eagles game-day run — or World Cup match, or stadium concert — starts well before the bus pulls into South Philly. The group is together from the first pickup, the tailgate gear is in the undercarriage bays, the route is confirmed against the day's road conditions, and the post-game pickup is already set so nobody stands on Pattison Avenue staring at a surge estimate. Whether it is a full charter bus for 56 diehard Eagles fans heading to a primetime game or a party bus for a group catching Morgan Wallen on a Friday night, Party Bus In Philadelphia has access to a fleet of party buses, charter buses, minibuses, Sprinter vans, and Sprinter limos across the Philadelphia region.

Give us a call any time at 267-521-1350 for an all-inclusive price quote — or use our online tool for instant availability.

Sources & Last Verified

Parking rates, lot assignments, bag policies, and event schedules at Lincoln Financial Field change by season and event type. All figures below were verified in June 2026. Confirm event-specific details — especially World Cup parking rates, lot restrictions, and road-closure schedules — against the official sources before your trip.

• Lincoln Financial Field — Parking (official parking map, lot assignments, oversized vehicle rates, pre-purchase requirement)
• Lincoln Financial Field — Safety (bag policy, clear bag dimensions, ADA North Gate, Fan Services 215-463-5500)
• SEPTA — Eagles Game Service (Sports Express schedule, NRG Station, Route 4, post-game train count)
• Axios Philadelphia — World Cup Parking Passes 2026 (oversized vehicle rates: $500 group stage / $620 Round of 16)
• Philadelphia Inquirer — I-95 Packer Avenue Ramp Closures (current PennDOT construction details and detour routes)
• Billy Penn — Shapiro $30M Sports Complex Traffic Plan (I-76 ramp project, expected 2028 completion)
• FIFA World Cup 26 Philadelphia — Match Schedule (six matches, June 14 – July 4, 2026, kickoff times)
• ArenaCapacity — Lincoln Financial Field Parking Guide 2026 (lot designations, tailgate-permitted zones, World Cup Lot K restriction)