Jennie Finch to throw ceremonial first pitch on RBI All-Star Recognition Night, Star Wars™ Night benefitting Stand Up to Cancer and Phillies broadcasters in the stands!
Also, Phillies #CollegeSeries sponsored by Temple University’s Fox School of Business;
Plus, fans are invited to opt-in for MLB’s Go-Ahead Entry on the MLB Ballpark App
On August 21-23, the Phillies return home to take on the San Francisco Giants at Citizens Bank Park. Here’s a look at some of the fan highlights surrounding the first three games of the upcoming nine-game homestand:
1. The series begins on Monday, August 21, with that night’s 6:40 p.m. game, which features a ceremonial first pitch by MLB Youth Softball Ambassador, USA Softball Hall of Famer and Olympian Jennie Finch. Plus, Nike RBI All-Star softball and baseball teams will be honored on-field as part of RBI All-Star Recognition Night presented by Richman’s Ice Cream & Nike.
• Finch will make a special trip to Philadelphia as part of the Jennie Finch Pitching Tour being held for all MLB Youth Academies.
• Student athletes from Temple Athletics will sign autographs at the First Base Plaza. Plus, Temple University’s acting president JoAnne A. Epps will throw a ceremonial first pitch.
• As part of the Phillies #CollegeSeries Sports Business Night sponsored by Temple University’s Fox School of Business, college students and recent graduates are invited to go behind the scenes in the business of sports with Phillies executives and special guests prior to the game. Limited tickets remain at phillies.com/collegeseries.
2. May the Force be with you! Be here for the Phillies 9th annual Star Wars™ Night benefitting Stand Up to Cancer on Tuesday, August 22, at that night’s 6:40 p.m. game. Plus, Phillies broadcasters will broadcast the game from behind Section 146, which will be aired on NBC Sports Philadelphia.
• Be on the lookout for fun photo opportunities with Star Wars™ characters, who will be all around the ballpark prior to the game. Plus, fans are encouraged to dress up as their favorite Star Wars™ characters!
3. The Phillies will close out the series on Wednesday, August 23, at that afternoon’s 4:05 p.m. game. Highlights include the recently announced fall flavors being offered by Aramark Sports + Entertainment.
• For a limited time, fans will be able to enjoy the Gobbler (roasted turkey, stuffing, and cranberry mayonnaise, topped with gravy on a Liscio’s long roll) at Bull’s BBQ behind Section 143, as part of a Seasons Inning Stretch culinary arts program.
4. Fans are invited to opt-in for MLB’s Go-Ahead Entry on the MLB Ballpark App, a new, first-of-its kind, free-flow ballpark entry experience.
• MLB’s Go-Ahead Entry system allows ticket holders who opt in for the service (via the MLB Ballpark App) the ability to enter the ballpark at the First Base Plaza at full walking speed without stopping. Details are here.
5. Other highlights include a Phillies Charities, Inc. Online Auction, where fans can bid on team-issued and game-used autographed memorabilia signed by players on phillies.com/auctions until Thursday, August 31, at 6:00 p.m.
• Items include those signed by: Alec Bohm, Nick Castellanos, Bryce Harper, Rhys Hoskins, Michael Lorenzen, Brandon Marsh, Aaron Nola, J.T. Realmuto, Kyle Schwarber, Gregory Soto, Bryson Stott, Rob Thomson, Trea Turner, Taijuan Walker and Zack Wheeler.
More Need-to-Know Information:
• Gate Openings: Gates open at 5:35 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday; 2:35 p.m. for Wednesday’s game.
• Broadcast: All games will be broadcast on NBC Sports Philadelphia, 94 WIP and WTTM 1680, and will also be available on nbcsportsphiladelphia.com and the NBC Sports app. In addition, games on Monday and Wednesday will be broadcast on MLB Network (out of network).
• Access Tickets & More: Use the free MLB Ballpark app for your guide to Citizens Bank Park and to access tickets (including Sports Complex parking), forward tickets to friends, use the interactive concourse maps and enjoy games.
• Mobile Ordering: Includes Manco & Manco @ Foundry Pizza, Miller Lite Liberty Landing, Pass and Stow and Shake Shack. Order your favorite menu items and skip the line when ordering through the MLB Ballpark App.
• Bag Policy: Guests are prohibited from bringing bags, including backpacks, to the ballpark. Only clutch purses (5" x 7"), fanny packs, medical bags, drawstring bags, clear or solid tote bags and diaper bags will be permitted. Medical bags, tote bags and diaper bags can be no larger than 16" x 16" x 8". Guests may discard or return the prohibited items to their vehicle or store them in a locker on Citizens Bank Way ($10 fee).
• Uber RideShare Lot: Lot T is designated for Uber RideShare for all Citizens Bank Park and Wells Fargo Center
events. Fans should exit the Third Base Gate and walk along Pattison Avenue toward Broad Street to enter the lot
and request a vehicle, which will meet each rider in the designated area.
• Parking: Please click here for a parking map. Parking for Phillies games is cashless. Methods of payment
include credit/debit cards and mobile payment (Apple Pay and Google Pay). To expedite entry, pre-paid parking
passes may also be purchased prior to the game.
• Public Transportation: Transit services are also available; for a SEPTA schedule, please visit www.septa.org.
• Traffic: Log on to www.511pa.com, www.511nj.org or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions.
• Stay informed! Follow @PhilliesCBP on Twitter and like the official Citizens Bank Park Facebook page.