Looting Breaks Out in Philadelphia After Eagles Win Super Bowl

Looting and vandalism has broken out on the streets of Philadelphia after the Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 to win the Super Bowl.

Philadelphia Police have issued a public safety alert in the wake of the incidents, saying: "Philadelphia police order crowds to disperse and leave city center streets." Newsweek has contacted the Philadelphia Police Department for further details.

What To Know

A FreedomNews.TV video shows people throwing laundry out of a truck and cheering, with a row of law enforcement standing by.

Another clip shows a large fire in the middle of the street, with police officers directing people to move away from it.

Other officers on bicycles can be seen gathering as sirens sound in the background.

An X account that usually shares updates on scanner activity in San Diego County started a specific thread for "scanner updates on the Eagles Celebration in Philly."

It reported several fires and said multiple arrests had taken place in the 12th St & Market St area, "where the linen truck was looted and the contents were set on fire."

The Context

In January, after the Eagles won the NFC championship game, there were more than 30 arrests, including some that were for assault on police officers.

Teenage fan Tyler Sabapathy, 18, died from injuries sustained after falling from a street pole during celebrations.

What People Are Saying

Philadelphia Police posted on X: "Philadelphia Police ask crowds to disperse and clear the streets in Center City. Follow public safety instructions on where to safely exit. Watch those around you."

Brandon Podgorski, the program director of sports leadership at Abilene Christian University, who has studied fan violence, told The New York Times: "It's a sort of mob mentality. You want to be around others who care like you do and feel the same about your team as you do. This often happens in public places and, unfortunately, public property is damaged in the process."

Jason Lanter, psychology professor at Kutztown University, who has also studied fan violence, said fans are often emboldened because they are "less likely to be identified in a big group, and then do things they would typically not do alone."

What Happens Next

The full impacts of the looting, including how many people were arrested, the level of damage and whether anyone was hurt is yet to be seen.

Eagles Stop Chiefs Three-Peat To Win Second Super Bowl

The Philadelphia Eagles clinched their second Super Bowl title with a commanding 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. Quarterback Jalen Hurts earned MVP honors, amassing 221 passing yards and three total touchdowns. The Eagles' defense dominated, sacking Patrick Mahomes six times and forcing multiple turnovers, including a pivotal pick-six by Cooper DeJean.

The Chiefs, aiming for a historic three-peat, struggled offensively and faced a 24-0 halftime deficit. Despite a late rally, the Eagles' early lead proved insurmountable. This win marks a significant redemption for Hurts and head coach Nick Sirianni, both of whom have overcome past criticisms.