D-backs announce details for National League Championship Series Game 5
The Arizona Diamondbacks will host the Philadelphia Phillies for Game 5 of the National League Championship Series (NLCS) on Saturday, October 21.
Gates Open: 2:30 p.m.
Game time: 5:07 p.m.
Giveaway: The first 40,000 fans through the gate will receive a D-backs Rally Towel.
Ceremonial First Pitch: The ceremonial first pitch will be thrown by the most decorated Olympian of all time, Michael Phelps, who holds a total of 28 medals, including 23 gold medals. An Arizona local, he is the founder of the Michael Phelps Foundation, dedicated to growing the sport of swimming and promoting healthy lifestyles.
Anthem: The national anthem will be performed by Officer Tyler Service with the Chandler Police Department. An officer for 13 years, Service has served as a school resource officer, on patrol with the community of Chandler, and as Captain of the Chandler Police Honor Guard. Before becoming a police officer, Service was a professional stage actor.
Color Guard: The Luke Air Force Base Honor Guard will present the colors for the National Anthem.
Tickets: Limited tickets available at dbacks.com/postseason.
Specialty Food & Beverage: Chase Field Executive Chef Steve Tilder has developed some WOW items for the postseason including:
- Surf and Turf Dog (pictured): A 1/2 lb., all beef frank, beer-battered shrimp, charred pineapple Pico, sweet and spicy Baja sauce, and cilantro. Available at Section 105, Big Dawgs.
- “Wise Guy” Nachos: Corn tortilla chips, provolone cheese sauce, Italian fennel sausage, oven-dried tomato, pepperoncini, Castelvetrano and black olives, basil pesto crema, and Italian parsley. Available at Section 130, Taste of Chase.
- Apple Pie Chimichanga: Caramel sauce, vanilla frozen yogurt, whipped cream, Crackerjacks, and fresh strawberries. Available at Section 123, Sweet Treats.
- Snake Bite Margarita: A house-made tangy teal margarita mix and tequila with a teal sugar rim. Available at all concessions that sell liquor.
- Grand Slam Glitterade: Watermelon lemonade, Absolut watermelon, and edible glitter. Available at all concessions that sell liquor.
Parking: To reserve parking before you go, visit dbacks.com/parking. The parking garages will not accept cash, so be sure to have a credit or debit card if not reserving in advance.
Clear Bag Policy: The Clear Bag Policy is still in effect. Information on the policy can be found here. The D-backs have teamed up with Binbox to provide a secure, convenient storage option for fans with non-approved bags to store for a fee.
Fan Entry & Screening: Getting fans into the ballpark safely and more efficiently is a priority. Chase Field will continue to utilize OPENGATE: a safe, fast, automatic & unprecedented screening system that does away with unloading bags, backpacks, and purses. Fans will pass effortlessly through the gates to their seats in record speed like never before.
TV: TBS
Radio – English: ESPN Radio and Arizona Sports 98.7
Radio – Spanish: 100.3 FM KQMR