Fan Lineup for Opening Day presented by Nemours Children’s Health Phillies vs. Colorado Rockies on Monday, March 31
Broadcast: Pregame Coverage: “La Fiebre Roja” will air 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. on Telemundo62, followed by “Phillies Pregame Live” on NBCSP+ and NBC10’s “Welcome Home Phillies” special, which both start at 2:00 p.m.
Game Coverage: The 3:05 p.m. game will be broadcast on NBC10, NBCSP+, SportsRadio 94 WIP, Phillies Radio Network and WTTM 1680 AM (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 www.septa.org.
- Parking: Please click here for a parking map. 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 (A-H, M, N & O) will open at 10:00 a.m.; all other lots will open at 12:00 p.m.
- Traffic: Log on to www.511pa.com, www.511nj.org or call 511 to check traffic conditions.
Phillies Charities Online Auction: Bid until 6:00 p.m. on April 30 at phillies.com/auctions on signed memorabilia from players including Bryce Harper, Aaron Nola, J.T. Realmuto, Kyle Schwarber, Trea Turner, Zack Wheeler and more.
9:00 a.m. New Era Phillies Team Store opens. Click here for what’s new in retail for 2025. Plus, a special lineup of memorabilia celebrating Opening Day will be available, including three styles of pins, a can cooler, rally towel, pennant, baseball, t-shirt, cap and more. Please note: The store closes an hour before gates open and then will reopen for ticketed guests once gates open.
12:00 p.m. Phillies batting practice.
12:35 p.m. All gates open. All fans receive a 2024 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 Coca-Cola, The GIANT Company, Herr’s, Citizens and Big Mozz, and take a look at animals from the Philadelphia Zoo.
- Third Base Plaza: Fans can enjoy music from DJ HBK and get their face painted and hair braided. Plus, there will be live broadcasts and giveaways from various Audacy radio stations. ESPN Bet, Anheuser-Busch and NovaCare will also be onsite.
- More: Check out the Toyota vehicle displays outside the Third Base Gate and inside the Left Field and First Base Gate, as well as the Citizens mobile branch on Citizens Bank Way.
- Plus, take a look at what’s new this season in food, fashion and the gameday experience.
1:00 p.m. Rockies batting practice.
2:20 p.m. OPENING CEREMONIES BEGIN: Be in your seats 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 Pennsylvania State Police Ceremonial Unit.
Colorado Rockies 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 during the national anthem.
Ceremonial first pitch: 10-year-old Briar Jones, a Nemours Children’s Hospital patient from Delaware, caught by Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh.
3:05 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.