What’s Happening This Weekend at Citizens Bank Park: Phillies vs. Mets, July 16, 18 & 19

The second half of the season officially begins with an exciting nine-game homestand, starting with a weekend series against the division rival New York Mets on July 16, 18-19 at Citizens Bank Park. Here’s a look at the fan highlights:

1. The series begins with the 7:10 p.m. game on Thursday, July 16, with the game broadcast on ESPN. Gate openings: 3B/LF 5:10 p.m.; all other gates 5:40 p.m.

   • Don’t miss the new GHOST^® Energy Ticket Bundle, available for every Thursday home game for the remainder of the season. Fans who purchase the special offer will receive a standing-room-only ticket plus credit to enjoy their first GHOST^® Energy beverage at the GHOST^® Energy Deck. Click here to learn more.
   • Fans 21 and over can stop by the Miller Lite Liberty Landing before first pitch for free samples of Leinenkugel Summer Shandy, while supplies last.
   • Check out the Cadillac vehicle on display at the Third Base Plaza, and enjoy games and giveaways from theScore Bet at the First Base Plaza, both happening all weekend.

2. On Saturday, July 18, the Phillies will take on the Mets at 4:05 p.m.
   Gate openings: 3B/LF 1:35 p.m.; all other gates 2:35 p.m.

   • Enjoy the pregame Budweiser Block Party with DJ HBK at the Budweiser Batter’s Eye Bar behind Section 148.
   • Plus, Rothman Orthopaedics is offering games and giveaways at the Left Field Plaza.
   • Colonel Dave Paravecchia will be honored on field at the end of the 3^rd inning as that night’s Toyota Hometown Hero.

3. The series concludes on Sunday, July 19, with the 1:35 p.m. game.
   *Gate openings: 3B/LF 11:05 a.m.; all other gates 12:05 p.m.*

   • Enjoy complimentary face painting before and during the game in The Yard.

4. Bid on team-issued and game-used autographed memorabilia items as part of the Phillies Charities, Inc. Online Auction until 6:00 p.m. on July 31, at phillies.com/auctions.

   • Features signed memorabilia from Phillies players including Alec Bohm, Jhoan Duran, Bryce Harper, Jesús Luzardo, Brandon Marsh, J.T. Realmuto, Cristopher Sánchez, Kyle Schwarber, Trea Turner and Zack Wheeler.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

• Broadcast: Watch on ESPN (Thurs.) and NBCSP (Sat./Sun.). Listen on 94 WIP, with the game in Spanish on the iHeartRadio app (106.1 Rumba on Sat. and Sun.). 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 spacessuch 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.