What fans need to know for NLCS Game 3 at Citizens Bank Park
Travel Advisory Due to multiple events in the sports complex, fans are strongly encouraged to arrive to the ballpark early or take public transportation, as well as allow for extra travel time.
10:00 a.m. New Era Phillies Team Store opens until 4:00 p.m. (entrance on Citizens Bank Way) with official postseason merchandise available for purchase. Also available: the commemorative National League Championship Series program.
4:30 p.m. Phillies Postseason Block Party on Citizens Bank Way (no game ticket required). This two-and-a-half-hour pregame event for fans of all ages features performances and music on the big postseason stage by Toga Party, DJ HBK and the Sixers Stixers Drumline. More Phillies fun includes the chance to sign the Phillies Rally for Red October Bus, a giant Ferris wheel, bungee jump, face painters, balloon artists and so much more. Plus, enjoy tasty offerings from local food trucks, as well as a Budweiser Bar. Also featured: a Phillies merchandise trailer offering an assortment of official postseason merchandise.
5:07 p.m. All gates open. Postseason rally towels for all fans, compliments of CP Rankin Roofing Experts. Also, the New Era Phillies Team Store is open to ticketed guests, as well as three pop-up postseason-only merchandise locations at Sections 140, 211 and the High & Inside Pub.
Alumni Autograph Signing on the CP Rankin Rooftop. Fans can head to the CP Rankin Rooftop on Ashburn Alley for a special Phillies Alumni autograph session until 6:00 p.m. brought to you by CP Rankin Roofing Experts.
7:00 p.m. Be in your seats for the on-field festivities surrounding the introduction of the Phillies and Padres.
All-Service Honor Guard.
A large American flag will be unfurled by members of the United States military.
50 state flags will be held by members of the Philadelphia Fire Department.
National Anthem: Sung by Kane Kalas, son of the late Hall of Fame broadcaster Harry Kalas.
Ceremonial First Pitch: Matt Stairs, who hit a dramatic game-winning, pinch-hit, two-run homer in the 8th inning in Los Angeles on October 13, 2008, as the Phillies beat the Dodgers, 7-5, in Game 4 of the NLCS to take a 3-1 series lead.
7:37 p.m. Phillies vs. Padres game begins.
7th Inning “God Bless America:” Performed by professional trumpet player Justin Nurin.
Broadcast: TV: FS1 with Joe Davis, John Smoltz and Ken Rosenthal, along with FOX Deportes; Radio: 94 WIP and WTTM 1680 (Spanish).
Online Auction: Bid on autographed items to benefit Phillies Charities Inc. at phillies.com/auctions until October 26 at noon. Signed memorabilia includes a Bryce Harper game-used baseball, Zack Wheeler helmet, Alec Bohm jersey and more.
Updated Postseason Menu Lineup: Featuring local favorites infused with fall flavors, for a limited time.
- Chickie’s & Pete’s Crabby Sweets (Chickie’s and Pete’s, Section 102): Seasoned sweet potato fries served with sides of warm cinnamon-maple sauce and cheese sauce.
- Phillies Gobbler (Section 139): In-house carved turkey, homemade stuffing and cranberry sage aioli on an Amoroso long roll with a side of turkey gravy.
- S’more Milkshake (Boardwalk Treats, Section 142): Richman’s Vanilla Soft Serve hand-spun with chocolate syrup, graham crackers and marshmallow topping.
Other need-to-know information:
- To Expedite Entry: Guests are prohibited from bringing bags, including backpacks, into the ballpark. Only clutch purses (12” x 12” x 1”), fanny packs, medical bags, clear or solid tote bags and diaper bags will be permitted into Citizens Bank Park.
- Access Tickets & More: Use the free MLB Ballpark app as your guide to Citizens Bank Park to access tickets, forward to friends, use the interactive concourse maps and enjoy games.
- Parking Lots: Parking for Phillies games is cashless. Methods of payment include credit/debit cards and mobile payment (Apple Pay and Google Pay). To expedite entry, pre-paid parking passes may also be purchased prior to the game. Tailgating lots (M, N & O) will open 5 hours prior to first pitch and non-tailgating lots will open 3 hours prior.
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