What's Happening This Weekend at Citizens Bank Park: Phillies vs. Twins, September 26-28

By | September 26, 2025

It’s the final three games of the regular season before the 2025 National League East champion Phillies get ready for Red October! Here’s a look at some of the fan highlights for the three-game series against the Minnesota Twins, from September 26-28, at Citizens Bank Park.

  1. It’s the final Lights Up// Friday Night at the Bank of the season on September 26, with the game at 6:45 p.m.! Plus, Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber and players from the team’s minor league system will be honored pregame with community service awards on-field.
    *    Gate openings: 3B/LF – 4:45 p.m.; all other gates 5:15 p.m.*

    • Prior to the first pitch, Miller Lite 12 oz. cans will be available at Miller Lite Liberty Landing for $6.99.
    • Phillies General Manager Preston Mattingly will present designated hitter Kyle Schwarber with the club’s Major League Community Service Award; he will also present the Minor League Step Up Awards to players in the Phillies minor league system who have shown leadership through community service. Honorees include Devin Sweet, Lehigh Valley IronPigs (overall winner); Kodey Shojinaga, Jersey Shore BlueClaws; Tommy McCollum, Reading Fightin Phils; Eli Trop, Clearwater Threshers; and Naoel Mejia, Phillies Player Development Contract.
    • Also pregame, Stephanie Caracci from Fountain Woods Elementary School will be honored on-field as part of the Independence Blue Cross Honor Roll program, which recognizes teachers who are hitting it out of the park with their achievements both in and out of the classroom.
    • Members of the Phillies Baseball Academy will parade on-field before the game.
    • Alan Gross will be honored as that night’s Toyota Hometown Hero at the end of the 3rd

  2. Before the 6:05 p.m. game on Saturday, September 27, local winners of the annual MLB Pitch, Hit & Run championships, taking place earlier that morning, will be recognized on-field. Gate openings: 3B/LF – 3:35 p.m.; all other gates 4:35 p.m.

    • The Phillies will also honor their employees of the month before the game.
    • Enjoy the pregame Budweiser Block Party with DJ HBK at the Budweiser Batter’s Eye Bar behind Section 148.

  3. Get ready for plenty of prizes and surprises at Fan Appreciation Day on Sunday, September 28, the final home game of the regular season! All fans will receive a 2026 Schedule Magnet presented by Prego. Gate openings: 3B/LF – 12:35 p.m.; all other gates 1:35 p.m.

    • Before the game, Phillies Managing Partner and CEO John Middleton and Vice President, General Manager Sam Fuld will honor the club’s 25-year employees, including: Bridget Glanzmann, PhanaVison; Linda Fleischer, Ticket Services; Margaret “Peggy” Graham, Executive Dining Room; George Lay, Gate Supervisor; Sondra Narducci, Ticket Services; Tara Suppa, Ticket Services; George Williams, Guest Services Representative Supervisor.
    • Also being honored on-field is the organization’s 2025 Richie Ashburn & David Montgomery Special Achievement Award recipient Bob Tonnon, Director, Information Technology. The award has been presented annually since 1998 to a Phillies front office employee who embodies the loyalty, dedication and passion for Phillies baseball as the award’s namesakes.
    • Get a free 2025 “players skyline” baseball with a $75 purchase at various merchandise locations throughout the ballpark.

  4. Stop by the September Savings Sidewalk Sale at Section 209; PLUS postseason shopping at the New Era Phillies Team Store!

    • Various apparel and novelty items at Section 209 will now have an additional 50% off sale prices.
    • Plus, stop by the New Era Phillies Team Store for all things postseason, including t-shirts, NL East champion caps, pennants, pins, koozies and more.

  5. Use Go-Ahead Pay in the MLB Ballpark App to receive $10 of Coca-Cola Cash, usable at concession stands for a fountain beverage.

  6. Fans are invited to bid on team-issued and game-used autographed memorabilia items as part of the Phillies Charities Online Auction to benefit Phillies Charities, Inc. until 6:00 p.m. on September 30, at phillies.com/auctions.

    • Features signed memorabilia from Phillies players including José Alvarado, Alec Bohm, Nick Castellanos, Bryce Harper, Aaron Nola, J.T. Realmuto, Cristopher Sánchez, Kyle Schwarber, Edmundo Sosa, Bryson Stott, Matt Strahm, Ranger Suárez, Trea Turner and Zack Wheeler.

  7. It’s the last chance to vote for Aaron Nola for the 2025 Roberto Clemente Award! Click here to vote.

    • The Roberto Clemente Award is presented each year to the Major League player who best represents the game of baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions, both on and off the field.

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