On Friday, August 16, to Sunday, August 18, the Phillies take on the San Diego Padres at Citizens Bank Park. Here’s a look at some of the fan fun surrounding this weekend series:

1. Calling all Super Hero™ fans! MARVEL Super Hero™ Day is at Friday’s 7:05 p.m. game; fans are encouraged to dress up as their favorite MARVEL Super Heroes™!
   • Spider-Man will be at 'the break,' behind Sections 209-210 to take photos with fans.
   • The Franklin Institute will be showcasing their Marvel Exhibit behind Sections 209-210.
   • Fans can play the Marvel Virtual Reality Game in the First Base Elevator Lobby.
   • The first 5,000 fans to purchase tickets through the MARVEL Super Hero™ Day Theme Night ticket offer will receive a coupon for a limited-edition Phillies Spider-Man bobblehead. Click here for details.
2. Wounded service men and women, along with their transport pilots will be recognized on-field before the 7:05 p.m. game on Saturday. The Philadelphia Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) will also be honored pregame.
   • Wounded veterans and pilots from Patient AirLift Services (PALS) for Patriots will be introduced on-field and lead the ballpark in the Pledge of Allegiance. PALS is a program that transports service men and women to receive life-saving care and life-changing services. PALS also partners with Major League Baseball to fly veterans from Walter Reed Army Medical Center to baseball games.
   • Also happening prior to the game, Doug Clemens, CEO of Clemens Food Group, will present Rhys Hoskins and the Philadelphia MDA with a check on-field for $25,000. Special member of the MDA family, Erica Kidon, will honor her son LJ by throwing out a ceremonial first pitch; LJ fearlessly battled Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy for 14 years.
3. Also on Saturday, enjoy live music at Margaritaville Night. Plus, it’s Bud and Burger Night with Gary “Sarge” Matthews!
   • Jimmy and the Parrots will be performing in Ashburn Alley from 5:00-6:30 p.m.
   • The first 1,500 fans to purchase tickets through the Margaritaville Night Theme Night ticket offer will receive a coupon for an exclusive Phillies Margaritaville Night Hawaiian shirt giveaway. Additionally, a portion from each ticket sold for this event will benefit Singing For Change. Click here for details.
   • As part of Bud & Burger Night, meet 1983 National League Championship Series MVP Gary “Sarge” Matthews, 5:30-6:45 p.m., and enjoy specials on Budweiser and burgers at Boardwalk Eats in the Left Field Plaza.
4. The final game in the Phillies-Padres series is on Sunday at 1:05 p.m. and features an Aaron Nola Bobble Figurine courtesy of Valley Forge & Montco Tourism for all fans. Plus, the 2019 winner of the J.G. Taylor Spink Award, Jayson Stark, will throw out a ceremonial first pitch pregame and shoot hot dogs with the Phanatic in the 5th inning.
   • While at the game, check out new and game-used memorabilia signed by Aaron Nola, Bryce Harper, Rhys Hoskins, J.T. Realmuto and more at the Phillies Charities, Inc. Auction benefiting Phillies Charities, Inc. on display at the First Base Gate Plaza starting when gates open until 2:35 p.m. Fans can bid via the MLB Ballpark app until Monday, August 19.

Other need-to-know information:
• Gate Openings: The main gates open 1½ hours prior to game time, with the Left Field Gate/Ashburn Alley and a portion of the Third Base Gate granting access to Pass and Stow opening 2 hours before the game.
• Parking Lot Openings: All parking lots open 5 hours prior to game time.
• Broadcast Information: The game on August 16 will air on NBC 10, and the games on August 17-18 will broadcast on NBC Sports Philadelphia, as well as available via live stream for authenticated subscribers on NBC Sports Philadelphia’s MyTeams app. All games will also be broadcast on WIP (94.1 FM) and WTTM (1680 AM - Spanish).
• MLB Ballpark App: Your mobile companion when visiting Citizens Bank Park. Features mobile entry into the ballpark, food and beverage finder, check-in offers, rewards and exclusive content.