Villanova-Delaware to be played at PPL Park

Courtesy of Villanova University

VILLANOVA, Pa. - The annual Battle of the Blue between rivals Villanova and Delaware will be played this year at PPL Park on November 19, as announced today by Villanova Director of Athletics Vince Nicastro.

The Wildcats will host their first-ever game at the home of the Philadelphia Union as they seek to win the Battle of the Blue Trophy for a sixth consecutive year.


PPL EnergyPlus will be the presenting sponsor of the game. Tickets can be purchased beginning on August 1 through www.comcasttix.com or by phone at 1-800-298-4200.


"This gives us the opportunity to move this great rivalry game to a larger stage," said Nicastro. "PPL Park is an incredible venue and it will provide a truly memorable experience for both the teams and the fans. We are honored to be a part of the first-ever American football game at PPL Park."


The all-time series between Villanova and Delaware dates back over 100 years to the first meeting between the teams in 1895. The Wildcats lead the series by a margin of 23-20-1 and have won five straight against the Blue Hens since the inception of the Battle of the Blue Trophy in 2006. As conference rivals, the teams have met each season since 1988 and Villanova head coach Andy Talley is 12-11 in his career versus Delaware.