What’s Happening This Week at Citizens Bank Park: Phillies vs. Marlins, August 17–19

The Phillies are back in town for a three-game series against the division rival Miami Marlins to start the homestand! Here’s a look at the fan highlights surrounding this week:

1. The series begins on Monday, August 17, at 6:40 p.m. Before the game, the Phillies will host an on-field Salute to Champions, recognizing local youth baseball teams that reached their state championships and above.
*Gate openings: 3B/LF 4:40 p.m.; all other gates 5:10 p.m.*

• Salute to Champions honorees include Upper Perk 12u Tomahawks, Naamans Little League, Dock Mennonite Academy and Neshaminy Skins.
• Phillies Nike RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner-Cities) All-Stars will also be recognized on-field before the game.
• As part of Temple University Night, Temple coaches will be at The Yard to meet with fans and hand out giveaways. Plus, Temple will have interactive inflatables set up on Citizens Bank Way.
• Fans can learn about cancer screening tests and get information about cancer risk and prevention with Fox Chase Cancer Center at the First Base Plaza, as well as the mobile cancer screening unit on Citizens Bank Way.
• Tony DiMattia, a Temple Lung Center double lung transplant recipient, will throw a ceremonial first pitch.

2. Your game ticket is your concert ticket for the Flo Rida Postgame Concert presented by Jim Beam, following the 6:40 p.m. game on Tuesday, August 18.
Gate openings: 3B/LF 4:40 p.m.; all other gates 5:10 p.m.

• Jim Beam will be in Ashburn Alley distributing coupons for fans 21 and over for the Jim Beam Cocktail Bar, redeemable for one single shot cocktail or a small Liberty Lemonade.

3. The series concludes on Wednesday, August 19, with the HBCU Celebration at the 6:05 p.m. game.*Gate openings: 3B/LF 4:05 p.m.; all other gates 4:35 p.m.*

• As the Phillies celebrate the legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, there will be four ceremonial first pitches, including: Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church Senior Pastor Reverend Dr. Allyn E. Waller; former Philadelphia Eagle & Delaware State Head Football Coach DeSean Jackson; FOX29 “Good Day Philadelphia” co-host Alex Holley; and 1983 NLCS MVP and 2026 Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Hall of Fame inductee Gary “Sarge” Matthews. Catching will be 1993 National League champion and 2008 World Series champion coach Milt Thompson.
• Before the game, stop by Pass & Stow for a mixer, which will include live entertainment including a step show, dance performance and drumlin showcase. Plus, at the Third Base Gate, HBCU schools and local community vendors will be on-site with information for prospective students.
• At the end of the 3^rd inning, the Honorable Rochelle Bilal, the first African American woman elected as sheriff in the 343-year history of the Philadelphia Sheriff’s office, will be honored on-field as that night’s Toyota Hometown Hero.

4. For this homestand only, Johnny’s Pizza in Bryn Mawr, Pa., will be offering its Classic Cheesesteak with Onions at Coca-Cola Corner by the Left Field Plaza.

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. Fans are invited to bid on team-issued and game-used autographed memorabilia items signed by Phillies stars as part of the Phillies Charities Online Auction benefitting the Pennsylvania SPCA until August 31, at 6:00 p.m., at phillies.com/auctions.

• Features signed memorabilia from Wall of Famer Chase Utley, as well as Phillies stars Jhoan Duran, Bryce Harper, Aaron Nola, J.T. Realmuto, Cristopher Sánchez, Kyle Schwarber, Edmundo Sosa, Bryson Stott, Garrett Stubbs, Trea Turner and Zack Wheeler.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

• Broadcast: Watch on NBC Sports Philadelphia. Listen on 94 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 septa.org.

Parking can be conveniently purchased through SpotHero, the official parking partner of the Phillies. To explore your options, please click here.