One Philly HBCU Week Job Fair Oct. 30: 100+ Employers at Lincoln Financial Field

PHILADELPHIA, PA — More than 100 employers are expected at the HBCU Classic College and Job Fair on Friday, Oct. 30, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Lincoln Financial Field. It is the workforce piece of One Philly HBCU Week, and city officials say some of the companies coming plan to hire on the spot. For South Philly job seekers, recent grads and anyone weighing college or a career change, it may be the biggest single hiring room in town next week.

One afternoon, one stadium, colleges and employers under the same roof, hours before the Lincoln vs. Virginia Union kickoff.

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📍 At a Glance

Event	HBCU Classic College and Job Fair
Date	Friday, October 30, 2026
Time	2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Location	Lincoln Financial Field, 1 Lincoln Financial Field Way, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Format	In person
Employers	More than 100 expected, per the City
Organizer	City of Philadelphia, as part of One Philly HBCU Week

What the HBCU Week Job Fair Is

One Philly HBCU Week runs Monday, Oct. 26 through Saturday, Oct. 31, hosted by the City with the Philadelphia Eagles and community partners. The City's official event lineup lists the College and Job Fair at the Linc on Friday afternoon, and the fair also appears on the City's October career resources calendar.

Deputy Mayor Vanessa Garrett Harley told KYW Newsradio that more than 100 employers are expected. "Some of the companies coming are saying they will hire on the spot," she said. The City has not published an employer list, so walk in ready to talk about more than one kind of job.

The format pairs colleges with employers. WHYY described the week as a chance for prospective college students and job seekers to explore educational and career pathways, so expect HBCU admissions tables alongside recruiters.

⚠️ Read This Before You Go

A few details were still open when this was published:

Registration: The City said registration and ticket details would be shared as they are finalized. Check the lineup page before Friday.
Cost: Admission for the fair has not been posted. Ticketmaster tickets are required for the football games, but the City has not said that applies to the fair. Don't assume either way.
Entrance and parking: No gate or lot has been announced. Game-day traffic builds on Pattison Avenue and I-95 ahead of the 7 p.m. kickoff, so arrive early. The Broad Street Line ends at the sports complex.

Questions? Call 311 or check phila.gov before you head down Broad Street.

Other Hiring Events the Same Week

Landed here looking for something else? Different event, different day, different crowd. The City Employer Job Fair runs Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2300 W. Master Street, aimed at people who want civil service jobs. Campus Philly's fall career event at the Franklin Institute is also Oct. 28 and targets students and recent grads. Both are linked in Related Reading below.

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FAQ

When and where is the HBCU Week job fair in Philadelphia?

Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Lincoln Financial Field, 1 Lincoln Financial Field Way, in the South Philadelphia sports complex.

Do I have to be an HBCU student or graduate?

The City has not posted eligibility rules for the fair. Its coverage frames the week for students, graduates, families and job seekers. Confirm on phila.gov or by calling 311.

Will employers really hire on the spot?

Deputy Mayor Vanessa Garrett Harley said some of the companies coming have said they will. Not every table will, so bring enough resumes for several conversations.

Is it free?

Admission had not been published at press time. Check the City's lineup page before you go.

What should I bring?

Ten or more copies of your resume, a short pitch about what you want next, a phone with your email ready for online applications, and a pen to note recruiter names.

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