Baltimore To Be Shut Out Of Army-Navy Game Through 2022

Midshipmen march at the most recent Army-Navy game in December. It will be the last meeting in Baltimore for some years to come. Credit: Scott Wykoff

The Army-Navy football game will be played in Philadelphia four times from 2018-2022, returning to its most frequent host city and, for now, leaving Baltimore behind.

The academies held a news conference Tuesday at Philadelphia's City Hall to announce the site of the 2018, '19, '20 and '22 Army-Navy games. The Cadets and Midshipmen will play at Lincoln Financial Field, home of the Philadelphia Eagles.

"The legacy of the City of Brotherly Love and the home of Army-Navy continues to be the benchmark for hosting America's game," Naval Academy athletic director Chet Gladchuk said in a statement. "This tradition in Philly is so well received and embraced by the city and community that it remains a highlight of the season for the teams, alumni, and fans."

A news conference was planned by Army, Navy and game sponsor USAA for later Tuesday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The home of the New York Giants and New York Jets is expected to host the 2021 Army-Navy game.

Baltimore has hosted the games six times, most recently in December. Baltimore hosted its first Army-Navy Game at Memorial Stadium (then called Municipal Stadium) in 1924. Annapolis hosted the games three times, but not since 1942. FedEx Field in Landover hosted the game once in 2011.

Army-Navy already is scheduled this season for Philadelphia, where the rivals have met 86 times. That game will take place on Dec. 9, and you can hear it on WBAL NewsRadio 1090. Navy is 60-50-7 in the all-time series.

The 2021 Army-Navy game would be the fifth played in East Rutherford.