We'll be at the Eagles vs. Cardinals Thanksgiving game. The game starts at 8:15 p.m. We'll be coming from a hotel near the Airport. We don't want to take the subway. We could do a taxi but a bit concerned about finding one on Thanksgiving around midnight. So, we are still trying to decide where to park (if we drive to the stadium).

Should we buy a VIP parking pass (generally lot m or wherever) at the cost of $65+? If we did that, would we still have to get to the game super early, or does that pass guarantee entry until the game starts? How hard is to find cheaper/safe parking around the Stadium? Would we have to get there extremely early? Thanks for your help.