What you need to know for Rangers-Phillies Opening Day
Broadcast:
- Pregame Coverage: “Phillies Pregame Live” will air on NBCSP+ from 3:00–4:00 p.m.
- Game Coverage: The 4:15 p.m. game will be broadcast on NBC10, NBCSP+, SportsRadio 94 WIP, Phillies Radio Network and the iHeartRadio app (Spanish).
- Live Streams: NBC Sports Philadelphia will stream the game, as well as the pre- and postgame shows, on nbcsportsphiladelphia.com and the NBC Sports Philadelphia app. The game will also be available on Peacock and MLB.TV to those with the appropriate streaming packages.
Access Tickets, Enroll for Go-Ahead Entry & More:
- Enroll in Go-Ahead Entry, a free-flow facial authentication technology, allowing fans the ability to enter the ballpark at full walking speed without stopping. Go-Ahead Entry lanes are located at the First Base, Third Base and Left Field Gates.
- Use the free MLB Ballpark app as your guide to Citizens Bank Park: access tickets (including Sports Complex parking), forward tickets to friends, use the interactive concourse maps and enjoy games.
Getting to the Ballpark:
- Public Transportation: Transit services are also available; for a SEPTA schedule, please visit septa.org.
- Parking: Please click here for a parking map. Parking for Phillies games is 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 (A-H, M, N & O) will open at 11:00 a.m.; all other lots will open at 1:00 p.m.
- Traffic: Log on to 511pa.com, www.511nj.orgor call 511 to check traffic conditions.
Phillies Charities Online Auction: Bid until 10:00 p.m. on April 24 at phillies.com/auctions on signed memorabilia from players including Alec Bohm, Jhoan Duran, Bryce Harper, Brandon Marsh, Aaron Nola, J.T. Realmuto, Cristopher Sánchez, Kyle Schwarber, Edmundo Sosa, Trea Turner and Zack Wheeler, as well as manager Rob Thomson.
9:00 a.m. Newly renovated New Era Phillies Team Store opens! Check out the expanded space for the first time! A special lineup of merchandise will be available, featuring Opening Day gear and a full assortment of apparel and novelty items celebrating the 2026 All-Star Game. Please note: The store closes an hour before gates open and then will reopen for ticketed guests once gates open.
1:25 p.m. Phillies batting practice.
1:45 p.m. All gates open. All fans receive a 2025 NL East Champions Pennant, courtesy of Nemours Children’s Health.
Bag Policy: Please be aware only clutch purses and/or fanny packs (no larger than 5" x 7"), clear bags (no larger than 12" x 6" x 12"), medical bags and diaper bags will be permitted into Citizens Bank Park.
Budweiser Block Party at Third Base Plaza:
- Citizens Bank Way: Enjoy free sampling, games and giveaways from Toyota, Coca-Cola, The GIANT Company and theScore Bet. Plus, there will be live broadcasts and giveaways from various Audacy radio stations.
- Third Base Plaza: Get your picture taken with Betsy Ross and Ben Franklin, from Historic Philadelphia, alongside a special All-Star Game statue photo op! Fans can enjoy music from DJ HBK and get their face painted and hair braided.
- Plus, enjoy the sounds of a fife and drum band roaming the concourse!
2:25 p.m. Rangers batting practice.
3:30 p.m. OPENING CEREMONIES BEGIN: Be in your seats early for this very special tradition!
- Cheer on the Phillies as they make their way from Ashburn Alley onto the field during a parade of athletes.
- Introductions are made for the Philadelphia Police Department, Philadelphia Fire Department, Pennsylvania State Police and United States military members who will unfurl the giant American flag, as well as the Joint Armed Forces Color Guard out of the Military District of Washington, who will present the colors.
Texas Rangers introductions.
Philadelphia Phillies introductions.
National anthem: Performed by Kane Kalas, son of the late Phillies Hall of Fame broadcaster Harry Kalas, at his father’s statue behind Section 141.
The 177th Fighter Wing of the New Jersey Air National Guard (also known as the Jersey Devils) will perform a flyover following the national anthem.
Ceremonial first pitch: 10-year-old Lucas Bibro, a Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware patient, alongside his cardiologist Dr. Mark Cartoski, caught by Phillies shortstop Trea Turner. Plus, 1976 and 1996 Phillies All-Star alumni Larry Bowa, Greg “The Bull” Luzinski, Mike Schmidt and Ricky Bottalico will throw a ceremonial first pitch to current Phillies All-Stars.
4:15 p.m. Play ball!
5th Inning The Phillie Phanatic’s first dance of the season.
7th Inning The Philadelphia Boys Choir will perform “God Bless America.”
*All the above events are subject to change, weather permitting.