The Phillies host the Arizona Diamondbacks for a four-game series on August 26-29 at Citizens Bank Park. Here’s a look at some of the game highlights and promotions featured at the ballpark.
1) Be a part of the 19th annual Goya Latino Family Celebration on #ThowbackThursday, August 26, at the 7:05 p.m. game.
• Siempre Salsa All-Stars will perform pregame at the stage on Ashburn Alley behind section 147. Dancers from Siempre Salsa All-Stars will also perform in the fifth and seventh innings with the Phanatic.
• Valerie, Linette, and Antonio Caraballo, siblings who are registered nurses, will be presented with the Goya Family Service Award on-field for their work in the community.
• The Phillies and Diamondbacks starting lineups will be introduced in Spanish by Phillies broadcaster Oscar Budeje.
• 1983 NLCS MVP Gary “The Sarge” Matthews will take photos with fans from 6:15 – 6:45 p.m. at the First Base Plaza.
• “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” will be performed in Spanish by several members of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses during the seventh inning at the stage.
The Phillies Charities, Inc. 50/50 drawing, presented by DraftKings, on August 26, will benefit El Concilio.
2) On Friday, August 27, and Saturday, August 28, the Phillies will be hosting a COVID-19 Vaccination Awareness Day & Clinic with Penn Medicine. Fans will be able to receive one of the two types of COVID-19 vaccines offered, which will both be free and available only to ticketed guests: a one-shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine (18 and older) or the first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine (12 and older) at the Suite Patio. Fans that will take part will receive two free tickets to a Phillies game, a concession credit for a free hot dog and soda, and giveaway. In addition, fans will be able to get information and questions answered about the COVID-19 vaccine. For more information, visit Phillies.com/vaccinate.
3) Back by popular demand! Celebrate Margaritaville Night II, taking place on Friday, August 27, at the 7:05 p.m. game. Fans who purchase tickets through the Theme Nights page will receive a coupon for an exclusive Phillies Margaritaville Night hat giveaway.
• Jimmy and the Parrots trio will perform pregame at the stage on Ashburn Alley behind section 147.
• Jean Spotts, a 50-year volunteer with Meals on Wheels, will be honored at the stage as that night’s Rothman Hometown Hero.
• As part of Leine Friday, fans 21 and older are invited to stop by Leinenkugel’s Left Field or the High and Inside Pub, behind home plate on the Terrace Level, for a free koozie (while supplies last).
4) Keep it cool: children 14 and under will receive a pair of Richman’s Ice Cream Sunglasses on Saturday, August 28, at the 6:05 p.m. game.
• Paul Hlywiak, lead painter on the Cima refurbishing project of the Liberty Bell for Citizens Bank Park in 2019, will pay tribute to his father Peter Hlywiak Sr., who helped with the original finishing of the Liberty Bell for Veterans Stadium in 1982, at the stage on Ashburn Alley behind section 147.
5) On Sunday, August 29, children 14 and under will receive a Back-to-School Gym Bag presented by Fante’s Plumbing, Heating & Air at the 1:05 p.m. game.
• The Phillies Charities, Inc. 50/50 drawing, presented by DraftKings, on August 29, will benefit the RDK Melanoma Foundation.
• Ed Preston, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Committee Member, will be honored as the Rothman Hometown Hero and change a base in the third inning.
6) Last chance to bid on items signed by Bryce Harper, JT Realmuto, Zack Wheeler, and more, in the Phillies Charities, Inc. Auction! The auction is available via the MLB Ballpark App (iOS and Android devices only) and closes on Monday, August 30, at noon.
7) Another game highlight is the Toyota’s Frontline Heroes Phanatic Dance, taking place during the fifth inning. Among the frontline workers participating are Jacquie Fenton, AtlantiCare Medical Center City Division, Trauma Unit, and Zach Burns, Sixth Grade Math & Science Teacher, Lindenwold MS (Friday) and Jason Fehrle, Therapeutic Technician & Nursing Assistant, Nemours, and Madison Blake, Operating Room Unit Coordinator, Chester County Hospital (Sunday).
8) Cap off the series with a great deal at the New Era Phillies Team Store! All adjustable caps are buy one get one half off until Sunday, August 29 (while supplies last).
Other need-to-know information:
- Updated Health and Safety Guidelines: In accordance with the City of Philadelphia, the Phillies have reimplemented indoor mask mandates, regardless of vaccination status, for indoor spaces including the Diamond Club (except while actively eating or drinking), New Era Phillies Team Store, ’47 Alley Store, elevators, and restrooms. Fans who are unvaccinated are strongly encouraged to continue wearing masks at all times when attending a game at Citizens Bank Park.
- Pre-paid Parking: Fans driving to Citizens Bank Park are encouraged to order a pre-paid parking pass at Phillies.com. Tailgating lots (M & N) will open 5 hours prior to first pitch and non-tailgating lots will open 3 hours prior.
- Mobile Ticketing: Access your tickets in the free MLB Ballpark app before coming to the game. Apple users are strongly encouraged to add their tickets to the Apple Wallet. If you purchased tickets with the same email address used to log in to the Ballpark app, your tickets will automatically appear in the “Tickets Tab.” Once at Citizens Bank Park, connect to “FreePhilliesWiFi” to allow for a better experience. Have your ticket ready on your phone before going through the metal detectors.
- Broadcast: All games will be broadcast on NBCSP, as well as available via live stream for authenticated subscribers on NBC Sports Philadelphia’s MyTeams app. Saturday’s game will also be on MLBN (out-of-market only). Games will also be available on 94 WIP and WTTM 1680 except for Friday’s game, which will be broadcast on 1210 WPHT and WTTM 1680.
- Gate Openings: All gates open 90 minutes prior to game time.
- Fandom: Fans can stay informed by following @PhilliesCBP on Twitter and liking the official Citizens Bank Park Facebook page. Fans can also follow @Phillies on social media.
- Traffic: Log on to www.511pa.com, www.511nj.org or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions. Transit services are also available; for a SEPTA schedule, please visit www.septa.org.