(Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils are excited to invite fans to FirstEnergy Stadium on Sunday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., for a community celebration with the City of Reading for the R-Phils’ 2026 Eastern League Championship. The event is free to attend.
The celebration will feature Fightin Phils catcher Caleb Ricketts, whose sixth-inning grand slam helped lift Reading to its first league title since 1995 on September 22. Ricketts will be joined by Reading Mayor Eddie Morán on the Mitsubishi Chemical Group Stage at 11 a.m.
“Congratulations to the Reading Fightin Phils on a great championship season! I’m proud of what this team has accomplished and the excitement they’ve brought to our city," said Reading Mayor Eddie Morán. "I look forward to celebrating with our community and recognizing the team for this achievement.”
The annual end-of-season tent sale will also take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring memorabilia from the 2026 season. The tent sale will feature 30% off select merchandise, team equipment, and signage (30% off excludes championship merchandise). The Alarm Tech R-Phils Team Store will be open during the same hours, allowing fans to purchase exclusive Fightin Phils championship merchandise.
All fans and Fightin Phils game staff are invited to take part in the 2026 Championship Celebration, which begins at 10 a.m. Select concession stands and bars will be open in the Diamond Credit Union Plaza for fans to purchase food and drinks, and live music will be featured throughout the day.
The Fightin Phils return to the field on Friday, April 2, against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats to open the 2027 season. Season tickets, mini plans, and flex banks are on sale now. To purchase and learn more, go to rphils.com or call 610-370-BALL.
The 2027 R-Phils season is presented by Pepsi. Follow the Fightin Phils on Twitter @ReadingFightins, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Instagram @Fightins.