It’s the last homestand of the regular season for the 2025 National League East champion Phillies! Here’s a look at some of the fan highlights for the three-game series against the Miami Marlins, from September 23-25, at Citizens Bank Park.
- The series begins on Tuesday, September 23, at 6:45 p.m., with the 10th annual Phillies Band Night! Gate openings: 3B/LF – 4:45 p.m.; all other gates 5:15 p.m.
- Starting at 5:40 p.m., 14 local middle school and high school marching bands will perform outside the Left Field Gate. Plus, Penncrest High School Roaring Lions Marching Band will perform the national anthem on-field.
- Covenant House International’s President & CEO, Bill Bedrossian will throw a ceremonial first pitch in celebration of the newly announced Phillies Sleep Out at Citizens Bank Park, being held on November 20. Sign up now for this special event that invites fans to give up their beds and sleep on the field for one night to help combat Philadelphia’s growing youth homelessness crisis.
- Also making a ceremonial first pitch is Tom Pelphrey, star of HBO Original drama series TASK, set in the working-class suburbs of Philadelphia and created by Brad Ingelsby, Emmy**®nominee for “Mare of Easttown.” Phillies broadcaster **Ben Davis will have the honors of catching.
- Pitcher Aaron Nola will be recognized on-field as the club’s Roberto Clemente Award nominee. Click here to vote for Nola for this prestigious MLB award, bestowed annually to the player who best represents the game of baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions, both on and off the field.
- The Phillies take on the Marlins at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday, September 24. Gate openings: 3B/LF – 4:45 p.m.; all other gates 5:15 p.m.
- Sophia Ware, 15, from Philadelphia, PA, will be honored on-field as the Phillies Ballgirls Ball Kid of the Month. This once-in-a-lifetime experience is given each month to a child battling a disease.
- Before the 6:05 p.m. series’ conclusion on Thursday, September 25, the Phillies will honor their top minor league players, scouts and coaches. Gate openings: 3B/LF – 4:05 p.m.; all other gates 4:35 p.m.
- Infielder/outfielder Otto Kemp and pitcher Griff McGarry will be recognized as Paul Owens Award winners, presented annually to the organization’s top minor league position player and pitcher. Presenting the award will be Vice President and General Manager Preston Mattingly, Director of Player Development Luke Murton and Owens family members Paulette McDaniel and Drew Owens.
- Reading Fightin Phils manager Al Pedrique will be presented with the John Vukovich Award, presented annually to an instructor in the Phillies organization who embodies the characteristics of the award’s namesake: loyalty, dedication, competitiveness, knowledge, honesty and a terrific work ethic. The award will be presented by Mattingly, Murton and Vukovich family members Vince Vukovich and Nikki Storalick.
- Phillies scout Tommy Field will be presented with the Dallas Green Award by Mattingly, Assistant General Manager, Amateur Scouting Brian Barber, and Green family member Holly Ressler. The award is presented annually to an amateur or professional scout who best exemplifies the Phillies’ standard for scouting while demonstrating the same loyalty, work ethic, dedication and passion as the award’s namesake.
- Plus, it’s the Jewish Community Celebration! The Kosher Jazz Trio will perform at the Third Base Plaza from 4:05 – 5:30 p.m. Kosher food options will also be available at the Kosher Grill concession stand located behind section 136.
- Before the game, members of the Phillies Baseball Academy will parade on-field.
- Stop by the September Savings Sidewalk Sale at Section 209; PLUS postseason shopping at the New Era Phillies Team Store!
- Enjoy September savings all month long, with a can’t-miss sidewalk sale at the merch stand behind Section 209! Various apparel and novelty items will be 40-70% off their original price.
- 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.
- For this series only, Cleaver’s, based in Center City, is offering its Phreakin’ Hot Steak Sandwich at Coca-Cola Corner in the Left Field Plaza.
- This signature sandwich comes with ribeye steak, cooper American cheese, hot cherry pepper relish, fried onions and sriracha aioli, paired with a Sprite.
- For the remainder of the homestand, use Go-Ahead Pay in the MLB Ballpark App to receive $10 of Coca-Cola Cash, usable at concession stands for a fountain beverage.
- 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.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
- Broadcast: Watch all three games on NBCSP. Listen on 94 WIP and WTTM 1680. Also available on nbcsportsphiladelphia.com and the NBC Sports app.
- 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.