'Saturday Night Special' Uniforms Return! Plus, Photo Day & More at Phillies vs. Braves Weekend Series, 7/26-28
On Friday, July 26, to Sunday, July 28, the Phillies return to take on the Braves at Citizens Bank Park. Here’s a look at some of the fan fun surrounding this weekend series:
1. Santa’s coming to town for the Phillies Christmas in July celebration at Friday’s 7:05 p.m. game, featuring holiday-themed performances on-field and throughout the ballpark. Plus, fans can donate new and unwrapped toys to the Phillies Ballgirls Toy Drive at the entrance gates.
- The Pennsylvania Ballet’s Mouse King and Nutcracker will be among those making a ceremonial first pitch. Plus, Phillies Ballgirls will be at the entrance gates collecting donated toys to benefit PAL, North Light Community Center and Diversified Community Services.
- The first 1,500 fans who purchase tickets through the Christmas in July Theme Night ticket offer will receive a coupon for an exclusive Phillies Christmas in July ornament. Click here for details.
- Also featured is a Brews and Baseball Theme Night ticket offer, where beer enthusiasts can sample an assortment of great premium beers. Click here for details.
2. Get to the ballpark early on Saturday for Photo Night, where fans can take photos of players on the field from 5:40 to 6:10 p.m., before the 7:05 p.m. game (limited field access, gates open 5:05 p.m.). Plus, the team will celebrate the 40**th** anniversary of the “Saturday Night Special” uniforms during 1970s Retro Night. Also, burgundy replica jerseys will be available for purchase at the New Era Phillies Team Store.
- Players and coaches will wear burgundy jerseys and pants for one night only. Also, alum Larry Christenson, the Phillies starting pitcher from that infamous night 40 years ago, will be among those throwing a ceremonial first pitch. Other Retro Night highlights include vintage music from the late 70s, featuring a pregame 1970s tribute band on Ashburn Alley. Ballpark characters and the always popular retro-themed player headshots on PhanaVision will also be part of this groovy evening of baseball.
- Burgundy replica jerseys of Bryce Harper, Rhys Hoskins, Aaron Nola, J.T. Realmuto and Mike Schmidt, as well as authentic zipper-front maroon jerseys of Harper and Hoskins, will be available at the New Era Phillies Team Store. There will also be a limited amount of Schmidt and Greg Luzinski authentic burgundy Mitchell & Ness jerseys available. Plus, the Phillies Yearbook will be sold for $2 – the 1979 price – by program vendors throughout the ballpark.
- Starting at 4:00 p.m., stop by Citizens Bank Way to see the Pep Boys Classic Car Display, featuring more than 30 classic cars.
- As part of Bud & Burger Night, meet 1983 National League Championship Series MVP Gary “Sarge” Matthews, 5:35 – 6:30 p.m., and enjoy specials on Budweisers at Boardwalk Eats in the Left Field Plaza.
- After the game, fans are invited to enjoy music at Pass and Stow (Third Base Plaza), featuring DJ Ken Dollaz.
3. The final game in the Phillies-Braves series is on Sunday at 1:05 p.m. and features a Seasons Pizza Bryce Harper Replica Jersey for children 14 and under. Also, cheer on the Phillies Kids Clubs Parade, as they make their way around the warning track before the game. Click here to find out how to become an official Kids Club member.
Other need-to-know information:
- Gate Openings: On Saturday, July 27, all gates open at 5:05 p.m. For all other games this series: the main gates open 1½ hours prior to game time, with the Left Field Gate/Ashburn Alley and a portion of the Third Base Gate granting access to Pass and Stow open 2 hours before the game.
- Parking Lot Openings: All parking lots open 5 hours prior to game time.
- Broadcast Information: The games on July 26-27 will air on NBC 10, and the July 28 game will broadcast on NBC Sports Philadelphia, as well as available via live stream for authenticated subscribers on NBC Sports Philadelphia’s MyTeams app. All games will also be broadcast on WIP (94.1 FM) and WTTM (1680 AM - Spanish).
- MLB Ballpark App: Your mobile companion when visiting Citizens Bank Park. Features mobile entry into the ballpark, food and beverage finder, check-in offers, rewards and exclusive content.