Army Navy Game Held For 119th Time, Trump Will Handle Coin Toss

PHILADELPHIA, PA – President Trump will be visiting the troops today as he watches Amy and Navy battle for the 119th time in one of the great rivalries in sport. He will be on the field handling the coin toss before the football game begins.

The game is being played in Philadelphia at the Lincoln Financial Field – the traditional home of the game though it's also been played in New York, Chicago, Baltimore, and other cities.

It starts at 3 p.m., Eastern and can be watched on CBS.

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If Army wins, they will also win the Commander-in-Chief's trophy, given to the winner of the annual series between the military academies. In addition to the Army and Navy, the Air Force Falcons also participate.

If Army wins, it will be be their first time winning the trophy in back to back years. If they lose, it will be the fifth time that the championship has been shared.

Trump is the 10th sitting president to attend the game. Traditionally, the president spends one half sitting with fans from each of the teams.

Photo of Lincoln Financial Field on Dec. 8, 2018 via Matt Slocum/AP Phoito.