What’s Happening This Week at Citizens Bank Park: Phillies vs. Astros, September 8–10

Come cheer on the Phillies as they close out the homestand with a three-game series against the Houston Astros. Here’s a look at the fan highlights:

1. The series begins on Tuesday, September 8, at 6:40 p.m. Before the game, Phillies Wall of Famer Juan Samuel will present Brandon Marsh and Luis Arraez, San Francisco's nominee from his time earlier this season with the Giants, with the MLB Heart & Hustle Award.

Gate openings: 3B/LF 4:40 p.m.; all other gates 5:10 p.m.

• The Starting Line lead singer Ken Vasoli will throw a ceremonial first pitch.
• Garrett Kane, son of ironworker Matthew Kane, who tragically passed away in a Grays Ferry parking garage collapse earlier this year, will throw a ceremonial pitch on behalf of Independence Blue Cross.
• Before the game, the Phillies will host a Strike Out the Stigma Session presented by Park Avenue Worldwide, with the topic of “Culture in Sports.”
• Enjoy complimentary face painting until the 3^rd inning at The Yard and the King Swings Playground.
• Visit St. Pete-Clearwater will be at Citizens Bank Way with giveaways and destination travel information.

2. On Wednesday, September 9, the Phillies and Toyota will team up to host First Responders Night before the 6:40 p.m. game. Fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 6:15 p.m. for a special pregame ceremony honoring local heroes.

Gate openings: 3B/LF 4:40 p.m.; all other gates 5:10 p.m.

• Before the game, members of local police and fire departments will present the 50 state flags, accompanied by the Delaware State Police Honor Guard. Captain Jonathan Packard will perform the national anthem, as well as “God Bless America” during the 7^th inning stretch. Following the anthem, fans will be asked to take part in a moment of silence in recognition of those who lost their lives 25 years ago on 9/11.
• Families Behind the Badge Children’s Foundation President Bob White and Executive Director Mark O’Connor will be presented with a $5,000 donation on behalf of Toyota by Bob McCormick, Secretary of the Toyota Tri-State Dealers Association, and Jackie Cuddeback, Phillies Chief Revenue Officer.
• Danielle Deck, whose husband Wissahickon Fire Company Deputy Chief Jonathan Deck lost his battle to cancer 11 months ago, will throw a ceremonial first pitch on behalf of Toyota. Earlier this summer, Danielle participated in the 65-mile Ben to the Shore Bike Tour, raising a record-setting $37,050.
• At the end of the 3^rd inning, Temple University Police Officer Dolores Bowers, a former Phillies Ballgirl and member of the U.S. Marine Corps, will be honored as that night’s Toyota Hometown Hero.
• Look out for Toyota vehicles on display at each entrance gate.
• Limited tickets remain for Phillies College Series Baseball Analytics Night presented by Temple University Fox School of Business, hosted before the game in the Media Room at Citizens Bank Park. College students and recent graduates have the opportunity to go behind the scenes in the business of baseball and learn from Phillies executives and industry professionals. Click here to learn more.

3. Fans 55 and over are invited on field after the 1:05 p.m. series conclusion on Thursday, September 10, for Independence Blue Cross Senior Stroll the Bases

Gate openings: 3B/LF 11:05 a.m.; all other gates 11:35 a.m.

• Before the game, Philadelphia Flyers rookie forward Porter Martone will throw a ceremonial first pitch.
• Sample GHOST^® Energy drinks before the game inside the Left Field Plaza, and postgame while exiting the Left Field Gate.
• Gotta have a Wawa! Score giveaways and win coupons courtesy of Wawa inside the Third Base Plaza, while supplies last.
• At the end of the 3^rd inning, Philadelphia judge and former State Senator John Sabatina will be honored as that night’s Toyota Hometown Hero.

4. For this series only, Capozzoli Catering from Folsom, Pa., will be offering its Meatball Sandwich at Coca-Cola Corner.

• The signature sandwich features homemade pork & beef Italian meatballs, slow-simmered in a rich marina sauce, piled high on a seeded roll with Cooper Sharp cheese and grated pecorino romano cheese.

5. Score early with the Energy Hour powered by GHOST^® Energy! Head to the GHOST^® Energy Deck before each game this homestand and enjoy special pricing on select beverages, brews and specialty cocktails until first pitch (subject to change).

6. The final Phillies Charities Online Auction of the regular season! Bid on team-issued and game-used autographed memorabilia signed by Phillies players and manager until September 30, at 6:00 p.m., at phillies.com/auctions.

• Features signed memorabilia from Alec Bohm, Justin Crawford, Jhoan Duran, Bryce Harper, Jesús Luzardo, Don Mattingly, Andrew Painter, J.T. Realmuto, Cristopher Sánchez, Kyle Schwarber, Edmundo Sosa, Bryson Stott, Garrett Stubbs, Trea Turner and Zack Wheeler, as well as the Phillie Phanatic.

7. Stop by the New Era Phillies Team Store for exclusive Phillies x Hello Kitty collab items, including a fashion cardigan and tee, plush, ballpark-approved bags and more.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

• Broadcast: Watch on NBC Sports Philadelphia (Tues., Wed., Thurs.). Tuesday’s game will be on TBS for out-of-market fans. Thursday’s game will also be available on NBC10. Listen on 94.1 WIP, with the game in Spanish on the iHeartRadio app. Also available on nbcsportsphiladelphia.com and the NBC Sports app.
• Check out everything new for the fan experience in 2026: New food, an upgraded New Era Phillies Team Store, enhanced social spaces such as the King Swings Playground and more!
• Please click here for Know Before You Go information on accessing digital tickets, mobile parking passes, the bag policy and more.
• Use the free MLB Ballpark app as your guide to Citizens Bank Park to access tickets (including sports complex parking), forward tickets to friends, use the interactive concourse maps and mobile ordering, enroll in Go-Ahead Entry, enjoy games and more.
• Public Transportation: Transit services are also available; for a SEPTA schedule, please visit www.septa.org.
• Parking can be conveniently purchased through SpotHero, the official parking partner of the Phillies. To explore your options, please click here.