With the Grapefruit League home opener just three days away, Phillies officials announced an exciting lineup of new fan features, foods and fashion that will be part of this year’s spring training at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, Fla.
“There’s nothing like the Phillies spring training experience,” said John Timberlake, Phillies Director of Florida Operations. “This season, fans will be closer to the action like never before with the debut of our massive LED videoboard, the largest in all of spring training. From a new children’s playground to new foods and fashion exclusive to our ballpark, there are so many great additions as we celebrate the return of Grapefruit League play.”
The team’s spring training home opener takes place on Sunday, February 22, against the Pittsburgh Pirates at 1:05 p.m. This will be the Phillies’ 80th spring training in Clearwater, Fla. and 22nd at BayCare Ballpark, with the final home game on Monday, March 23, against the Tampa Bay Rays – just three days before the start of the regular season. Ticket information is available at phillies.com.
WHAT’S NEW THIS SPRING TRAINING AT BAYCARE BALLPARK
Visit the What's New in Spring Training page on phillies.com for a full listing of new features.
NEW FAN FEATURES
- Brand-New LED Videoboard by Daktronics: This major upgrade to the fan experience is approximately 3,200 square feet, making it the largest at any spring training ballpark. The display measures 42 feet high by 75.5 and features advanced technology and HDR capabilities powered by a modernized production control room. The new videoboard delivers industry-leading brightness levels reaching 10,000 nits—perfect for the Florida sun – and a 10mm pixel pitch for exceptional clarity. Fans will enjoy vivid live video, expanded stats, dynamic graphics and more, all designed to keep everyone immersed in the action.
Complementing the main display is a new ribbon board along the seating fascia, measuring approximately 5 feet high by 25 feet wide and featuring the same high‑brightness capabilities to provide additional game information and statistics. Behind home plate, a new digital and rotational 3.9 mm LED display by ANC further elevates the in‑ballpark viewing experience.
- King Swings Playground at BayCare Ballpark: Located in left field, this new, Phillies-branded, ADA-accessible playground is designed for children ages 2-12. Created in partnership with King Swings, the Official Playground Partner of the Phillies, the area gives kids a dedicated space to climb, slide and play while families enjoy the ballpark experience. King Swings is an Amish, family-owned company based in Chester County, Pa., known for creating custom swing sets for local and international celebrities.
- Phillies Auction to Benefit Clearwater-Area Charities, February 19-March 24 at phillies.com/auctions: Fans can bid on more than a dozen game-used and autographed items, including those signed by Alec Bohm, Bryce Harper, Brandon Marsh, Aaron Nola, J.T. Realmuto, Johan Rojas, Kyle Schwarber, Edmundo Sosa, Bryson Stott, Garrett Stubbs, Trea Turner and Zack Wheeler.
Plus, fans will be able to preview the auction items in person on Sunday, March 15, on the main concourse next to the Merchandise Tent, where the team will also be selling the popular Mystery Balls for charity (while supplies last).
- Updated & Relocated Clearwater Phillies and Threshers Wall of Fame: Located on the concourse just behind home plate, this new display honors many Phillies greats who got their start in Clearwater and at BayCare Ballpark.
- New Phanatic Four-Wheeler: Be on the lookout for the best mascot in all of sports, who will be driving his new four-wheeler at spring training games this season!
NEW FOOD FAVORITES FROM THE JERSEY SHORE, PHILADELPHIA, CLEARWATER & MORE!
- Clearwater Creations: An all-new lineup of tasty chef creations exclusive to Phillies spring training, including bay wings, steak frites, a grouper sandwich and more at concession stands throughout the ballpark. Visit the What's New in Spring Training page on phillies.com for a full listing of Clearwater Creations–including a secret menu option!
- Coca-Cola Grab & Go: Offers a fast and easy way to grab Coca-Cola beverages, beers, cocktails and snacks (sections 120, 111 and 109), along with hot foods (sections 111 and 120). New drink options include Cherry Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite Zero, Pibb Xtra, Gold Peak and Dunkin’ iced coffees. Plus, new snacks include pretzel bites with Coppertail brewing beer cheese, flavored popcorn and buffalo ranch mozzarella logs.
- Colbie’s Southern Kissed Chicken: A fan favorite returns with its famous chicken sandwiches! Includes traditional and Nashville hot options, as well as the famous Big Piece, named after legendary Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard.
- ICEE®: A cool, refreshing frozen classic, featuring Coca-Cola®, lemonade and blueberry flavors, available at Home Run Grille.
- Jersey Mike’s: The Jersey Shore boardwalk classic brings its subs – with fresh-baked bread, thick-sliced meats and crisp vegetables – to Bullpen Grille and behind Frenchy’s Tiki Bar.
- Pit + Plank presented by the Barbacoa Boyz: A Southern barbecue stand featuring slow-smoked pork and brisket, classic mac and cheese, baked beans, crisp coleslaw and the signature Stockyard Plate.
- Strike Out Café: A spacious walk-through, grab-and-go location featuring ballpark classics and Clearwater Creations, located in right field.
- Zac’s Burgers: Voted "Best Burger in Delaware County” in Pa., Zac’s brings its famous lineup to spring training: double cheeseburgers, the Delco Double, the Zac Pack (four cheeseburgers) and fries, available at the Strike Out Café.
- ZA The Pizza Joint: Delivering the best pizza (personal and specialty pies), chicken wings and garlic knots to Clearwater, Fla. Also serving the Phan Box: a 12” pie, six chicken wings and four garlic knots. Available behind Section 107.
NEW SIGNATURE COCKTAILS, BREWS AND SPECIALTY DRINKS
- Beach Whiskey: Enjoy Beach Whiskey’s Island Coconut and spicy Bonfire Cinnamon, as well as ready-to-drink canned cocktails available in flavors such as Strawberry Lemonade, Pineapple Coconut, Watermelon Peach and Mango Lemonade throughout the ballpark.
- Clearwater Cocktail Co.: A new lineup of signature cocktails comes to BayCare Ballpark, including Circus Lemon Drop, Back Porch Lemonade, Coco Calypso, Spicy Buckshot and the Clearwater Cooler, featuring frozen ICEE®. Details for each drink on the What's New in Spring Training page on phillies.com.
- Coppertail Brewing Co.: Fan favorite craft beers return to BayCare Ballpark, including Free Dive IPA, Unholy and Fallen Fruit Cider; plus, the new Strawberry Jam Lager, using real strawberries from Plant City, Fla., available throughout the ballpark.
- Escape Brewing Company: Making its debut at McGillicuddy’s Beers of the World, featuring Brown Chicken Brown Cow Ale, Scandalous IPA, Goofy Footed Wheat Beer and Other West Coast IPA (also available at Frenchy’s Tiki Bar).
- New Spring Training Signature Cocktails: Featured at Frenchy’s Tiki Bar (left field), a new lineup of signature drinks includes: Espresso Martini, Spicy Pineapple Mule, Berry Smash, Blue Oasis and Dom Q Rum Runner. Details for each drink on the What's New in Spring Training page on phillies.com.
NEW MERCHANDISE, GEAR AND COLLECTIBLES – ONLY AT SPRING TRAINING
Shop exclusive spring training gear at The Diamond Outfitters Store, behind Section 119 (third base concourse - open even when the team is on the road), the Merchandise Tent, left field concourse (by Frenchy’s Tiki Bar) and Designated Hatter, behind Section 104 (first base concourse).
- Ice-Cream-Inspired Line: Features new ice cream hats, T-shirts, shorts, pins, koozies, baseballs and softee bats.
- New On-Field Spring Training Caps: Available in 59FIFTY, 39THIRTY 9SEVENTY adjustable and youth sizes. St. Patrick’s Day caps are also available.
- Rise to the Show Cards: Grab these limited-edition Clearwater Threshers top prospect baseball card sets. These 6-card sets feature five of the Phillies’ top prospects currently in camp, plus one random parallel “gold” card.
- Spring-Training-Only Collectibles: Pick up Florida-themed Simple Modern water bottles, exclusive pins, koozies and tropical baseballs, exclusive to Phillies spring training at BayCare Ballpark.
- Spring Apparel Exclusives: Featuring "Clearwooder" T-shirts and hats, tropical women’s tank tops and vibrant tie-dye items for kids and toddlers.
- Tommy Bahama Debuts at Diamond Outfitters: New button-downs, plus three new Clearwater Collection polos: maroon Cooperstown, neon palm trees and Miami Vice colorway.