Several Eagles fans ended up in the hospital over massive brawl ahead of game against Commanders.
Football hadn’t even kicked off yet, and some Eagles fans were already playing full-contact. Ahead of the Eagles vs. Commanders matchup, chaos broke out near the stadium, ot over tickets, not over parking. But over pride, alcohol, and that famous Philly energy.
The brawl looked less like a fan argument and more like a deleted scene from Fight Club: NFC East Edition. Fists flew, bodies hit the pavement, and phones came out faster than referees throw flags. By the time it was over, several Eagles fans were hospitalized.
Insane: A MASSIVE fight broke out between Eagles fans before today's game.
Multiple fans had to be rushed to the hospital.
One of the craziest fights of the year…😳😬 pic.twitter.com/XHiwcySXln
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) January 5, 2026
According to TotalProSports, video from the parking lot captured two Philadelphia Eagles fans stepping up to each other while onlookers gathered nearby. In the viral footage circulating online, both men are seen wearing Saquon Barkley jerseys and trading heavy punches, though neither appeared to be knocked down in the brief clip.
Additionally, the video’s caption claimed that multiple fans were later taken to the hospital. The incident came during Week 18, when the Eagles still had plenty at stake. Philadelphia wrapped up the regular season on Sunday against the Washington Commanders, entering the game as the NFC’s No. 3 seed with a chance to move up to No. 2.
Social media, of course, had a field day. Videos of the brawl spread faster and wild!
The Eagles organization hasn’t commented much, because honestly, what can you say? “Please stop fighting each other before games” feels like something that should already be understood. But here we are.
To be fair, Eagles fans are passionate, very passionate, they love hard, they boo harder, and sometimes, unfortunately, they swing hardest. It’s part of the reputation. A reputation that showed up early and loud on this particular game day.
Moral of the story? Enjoy the game, talk trash responsibly. And maybe save the fighting for the actual players on the field. They’re the ones wearing pads.
