The Arizona Diamondbacks will host the Philadelphia Phillies for Games 3 and 4 of the National League Championship Series (NLCS) on October 19-20. Fans are encouraged to arrive early, reserve parking in advance, and be in their seats 30 minutes before the first pitch to enjoy the pregame ceremony, special national anthem performances and ceremonial first pitch guests, and music.
Game 3: Thursday, October 19, 2023
Gates Open: 11:30 a.m.
Game time: 2:07 p.m.
Giveaway: The first 40,000 fans through the gate will receive a D-backs Rally Towel, presented by Avnet.
Ceremonial First Pitch: The ceremonial first pitch guest is Amy Van Dyken-Rouen, a six-time Olympic gold medalist. At the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Van Dyken-Rouen became the first American female athlete in history to win four gold medals in a single Olympic Games, which has never been beaten. She’s the most decorated athlete, male or female, from the ’96 Games.
Anthem: The national anthem will be performed by Phoenix’s own Dr. Jesse McGuire, who’s known for his trumpet performance of The Star-Spangled Banner, which he’s played for three U.S. presidents and at sporting events including the 2000 Daytona 500, game 7 of the 2001 World Series, and more.
Color Guard: The Luke Air Force Base Honor Guard will present the colors for the National Anthem.
Roof Status: The roof is scheduled to be closed for this game.
Tickets: Limited tickets available at dbacks.com/postseason.
Game 4: Friday, October 20, 2023
Gates Open: 2:30 p.m.
Game time: 5:07 p.m.
Giveaway: The first 40,000 fans through the gate will receive a D-backs Rally Towel, presented by Avnet.
Ceremonial First Pitch: The ceremonial first pitch guest is Larry Fitzgerald. Widely known for his accomplishments on the football field, he played 17 seasons in the NFL as a wide receiver with the Arizona Cardinals. For nearly two decades, Larry has also led a charitable foundation, and most recently served as the Executive Chair of the Arizona Super Bowl LVII Host Committee.
Anthem: The national anthem will be performed by Retired U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class Steven Powell. Powell is the winner of the Voice of the Ocean. He’s performed God Bless America during the MLB World Series, NBA Finals, WNBA Finals and NCAA Men’s Basketball Championships. Powell was nominated for the 2022 Arizona Sports Hall of Fame and has over 53 million views of his performance of The National Anthem. He is a 25-year U.S. Navy Veteran and an accomplished musician, producer, and songwriter.
Color Guard: The Luke Air Force Base Honor Guard will present the colors for the National Anthem.
Flyover: Luke Air Force Base will support with four F-35’s from the 310th Fighter Squadron.
Roof Status: The roof is scheduled to be open, weather permitting.
Tickets: Limited tickets available at dbacks.com/postseason.
Specialty Food & Beverage: Chase Field Executive Chef Steve Tilder has developed some WOW items for the postseason including:
- Surf and Turf Dog: A 1/2 lb., all beef frank, beer-battered shrimp, charred pineapple Pico, sweet and spicy Baja sauce, and cilantro. Available at Section 105, Big Dawgs.
- “Wise Guy” Nachos**:** Corn tortilla chips, provolone cheese sauce, Italian fennel sausage, oven-dried tomato, pepperoncini, Castelvetrano and black olives, basil pesto crema, and Italian parsley. Available at Section 130, Taste of Chase**.**
- Apple Pie Chimichanga: Caramel sauce, vanilla frozen yogurt, whipped cream, Crackerjacks, and fresh strawberries. Available at Section 123, Sweet Treats.
- Snake Bite Margarita: A house-made tangy teal margarita mix and tequila with a teal sugar rim. Available at all concessions that sell liquor.
- Grand Slam Glitterade: Watermelon lemonade, Absolut watermelon, and edible glitter.
Parking: To reserve parking before you go, visit dbacks.com/parking. The parking garages will not accept cash, so be sure to have a credit or debit card if not reserving in advance.
Clear Bag Policy: The Clear Bag Policy is still in effect. Information on the policy can be found here. The D-backs have teamed up with Binbox to provide a secure, convenient storage option for fans with non-approved bags to store for a fee.
Fan Entry & Screening: Getting fans into the ballpark safely and more efficiently is a priority. Chase Field will continue to utilize OPENGATE: a safe, fast, automatic & unprecedented screening system that does away with unloading bags, backpacks, and purses. Fans will pass effortlessly through the gates to their seats in record speed like never before.
TV: TBS
Radio – English: ESPN Radio and Arizona Sports 98.7
Radio – Spanish: 100.3 FM KQMR