Police and civilians have been injured and cars flipped as the strained security forces try to contain the revellers.
NFL fans have been met by riot police as they cause chaos on the streets of the city.
A police scanner has reportedly revealed shocking information about authorities desperate battle to contain the out of control celebrations.
A Super Bowl party at Temple University in the city has spilled out onto the streets with 8,000 heading to the city.
Police reported concerns that they do not have enough resources.
Despite efforts by the authorities to stop fans climbing street lamps in the build-up to the game by covering them with gear oil, there are multiple reports of injuries and falls.
Estimates provided by a police drone place the number of people on the streets at “around 100,000”.
More to follow…