Phillies Announce What’s New in Food, Fashion and Fandom for Fans at Spring Training at BayCare Ballpark

Excitement revs up as team reveals new fan experiences for Phillies’ spring training games, which begin on Sunday, February 25, at the Grapefruit League Home Opener

February 22nd, 2024

With the Phillies spring training home opener just three days away, team officials announced all the exciting new fan features, foods and fashion that will be part of this season’s spring training experience at BayCare Ballpark.

“While this is our 20th anniversary at BayCare Ballpark and 78th spring training in Clearwater, the excitement surrounding the Phillies’ upcoming baseball season has never been greater,” said John Timberlake, Director, Florida Operations, Phillies. “As we celebrate the return of spring training, we look forward to our fans experiencing all the terrific new additions that have been made to our off-the-field lineup.”

The Phillies’ Grapefruit League Home Opener takes place on Sunday, February 25, against the New York Yankees at 1:05 p.m. The spring training season continues until Monday, March 25, with the final game against the Tampa Bay Rays – just three days before the start of the regular season. Ticket information is available at phillies.com.

WHAT’S NEW THIS SPRING TRAINING AT BAYCARE BALLPARK

NEW FAN FEATURES AT PHILLIES SPRING TRAINING

  • Brand-new Ballpark Audio System: The audio system at BayCare Ballpark received a major upgrade this off-season! Fans will be thrilled by the superior audio that can now be heard no matter where you are in the ballpark.
  • FREE Phillies WiFi Service: As soon as fans approach the ballpark gates, they will now have high-speed access to the internet, as well as apps such as MLB Ballpark and MLB At Bat, allowing digital tickets and more to be accessed faster than ever.
  • Phillies Auction to Benefit Clearwater-area Charities**, February 22-March 25 at** phillies.com/auctions: Nearly two dozen game-used and autographed items will be up for bid to benefit charity, including those signed by Seranthony Domínguez, Bryce Harper, Brandon Marsh, Aaron Nola, J.T. Realmuto, Kyle Schwarber, Gregory Soto, Bryson Stott, Ranger Suárez, Rob Thomson, Trea Turner, Taijuan Walker and Zack Wheeler.

Plus, on Friday, March 22, Phillies Auction items will be on display behind home plate in Section 111. The team will also be selling the popular Mystery Balls for charity.

NEW FOOD FAVORITES FROM THE JERSEY SHORE, PHILADELPHIA, CLEARWATER & MORE!

  • Charlie’s Homemade Italian Ice: A Tampa-area favorite, this local frozen treat can now be found at Bullpen Grille, Strike Out Café and Home Run Grille.
  • Coco’s Orange Crush: Coco’s Crush Bar, voted the #1 bar on Clearwater Beach, is now offering its delicious Orange Crush (orange vodka mixed with club soda and a fresh-squeezed orange)! Located in left field by Frenchy’s Tiki Bar.
  • Coppertail’s Phillies-Inspired Cans & Fallen Fruit Cider: Coppertail Brewing Co. is bringing its Florida flavor back to the park, this time with a Philadelphia twist! New Phillies-inspired cans – featuring Coppertail’s Florida Special Lager (a flagship flavor) – will debut at McGillicuddy’s (third base concourse), Express Beverage (behind home plate), and Tiki Beer portable concourse locations. Also new: Coppertail’s Fallen Fruit Cider at the Tiki Beer portable behind home plate.
  • Little Greek Fresh Grill: Fresh, flavorful and fabulous! Located at Strike Out Café, Little Greek is bringing great Greek options to BayCare Ballpark such as falafel, gyro and baklava.
  • Manco and Manco Pizza: This fan-favorite Jersey Shore classic, also served at Citizens Bank Park, has made its way to Clearwater! You can now find the best boardwalk pizza on the first base concourse.
  • Moe’s Southwest Grill: Moe’s is making its debut at BayCare Ballpark, bringing Mexican favorites with a Southwest twist, including their great tacos, burritos and nachos. Located at the first base concourse.
  • Surfside Peach Tea + Vodka: A southern twist on a Phillies favorite, you can find this tasty ready-to-drink cocktail at Frenchy’s Tiki Bar and the Surfside Tiki Portable (third base concourse) and Express Beverage (behind home plate).
  • Yuengling Hershey Chocolate Porter: A tri-state tradition makes its return to BayCare Ballpark, bringing this great blend of dessert and flavorful beer! Located at McGillicuddy’s (third base concourse).

NEW GRILLE OFFERINGS! PLUS, NEW CONDIMENTS, SPECIALTY DRINKS & SOUVENIRS

  • All You Can Drink Coca-Cola Souvenir Cup: Find your favorite Coca-Cola products at all ballpark food locations including the All You Can Drink option at Manco and Manco, Strike Out Café and Home Run Grille.
  • 2024 Spring Training Beer Koozies: Starting this year, you can purchase Koozies for your favorite beverage at all locations that serve alcohol.
  • Condiment Carts Featuring Ken’s Dressing: These brand-new sauce stations feature Ken’s Dressings, including its famous Buffalo sauce, BBQ sauce, ranch and more! Located at Bullpen Grille, Home Run Grille and Strike Out Café.
  • Double L Craft Meats’ Burnt End Brisket & Jalapeño Sausage Sandwiches**:** Located at Bullpen Grille, Home Run Grille and Sausage Shack (behind home plate), these two unique sandwiches incorporate Southern BBQ with tasty grilled sausage.
  • Hot Honey Shrimp Basket**:** With fried shrimp tossed in hot honey sauce over a basket of fries, it’s a brand-new taste of Clearwater! Located at Bullpen Grille and Home Run Grille, this delicious new entrée features the best of both worlds of sweet and spice.
  • New Spring Training Signature Cocktails: Featured at Frenchy’s Tiki Bar (left field), these new signature drinks are giving fans the best cocktails in Clearwater! Highlights include the Twinning Inning (Don Q Rum, lemonade, Coconut Red Bull, Watermelon Pucker and lemon) and Blast Off (Jose Cuervo Silver, melon liqueur, blue curaçao, pineapple juice, Sprite and an orange garnish).
  • 2024 Souvenir Ice Cream Helmet Collection: Each week there will be a new helmet to collect, five in total, with all located at Manco and Manco (first base concourse).
  • Sriracha Cheese Curds**:** This great side is bringing the heat to the cheese curd game! Located at Bullpen Grille and Home Run Grille.
  • Tito’s Handmade Vodka Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Cocktail: The talent on the field is heating up, and this cocktail is meant to cool you down on a sunny Florida day. Made with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, strawberry and lemonade mix, and garnished with strawberry and lemon.
  • Plus, the fan-favorite beer bats return to all draft locations for 2024!

RETURNING FAN FAVORITES TO SPRING TRAINING:

  • Delco’s Cheesesteaks: Located at Strike Out Café and Home Run Grille, you can find this local favorite that’s straight out of Delaware County.
  • Carlos’ Consuming Fire Hot Sauce: The best craft hot sauce from Tampa Bay returns in 2024, located at all condiment carts on the concourse.
  • Philadelphia Water Ice: Proudly serving hand-dipped water ice on the concourse at BayCare Ballpark (as well at hundreds of locations in Florida and the Delaware Valley).
  • Dippin’ Dots: The original and unbeatable flash-frozen ice cream sensation is available on the concourse.
  • J and J Super Pretzel: The Official Pretzel of the Phillies – both in Philadelphia and Clearwater! Stop by the Strike Out Café, Bullpen Grille and Home Run Grille and get one while at the ballpark.

NEW SPRING TRAINING GEAR, EXCLUSIVE TO THE DIAMOND OUTFITTERS TEAM STORE!

  • Official Spring Training 2024 Caps: Fans can now sport this year’s on-field spring training caps, as well as the new St. Patrick’s Day on-field caps to be worn by players on March 17.
  • New Phanatic-tropical Themed and Cooperstown Styled Gear from ’47 Brand: Highlights include a custom, tropical-Phanatic, sublimated printed tank and short set with Phanatic palm tree ’47 Brand hat; Cooperstown style ’47 Brand t-shirt and hat, and ’47 Brand Tropical green bucket hat with the Phanatic.
  • New Souvenirs and Collectibles: From 2024 replica baseballs and Cooperstown-styled baseballs with palm trees to Phanatic at the Tiki Bar and Phillies dated magnet, there are many exclusive keepsakes at the team store.