The wait is over—Phillies baseball is back! Opening Weekend continues with two more games against the Texas Rangers, March 28-29, at Citizens Bank Park. Here’s a look at the fan highlights:
- On Saturday, March 28, for the 4:05 p.m. game, fans 15 and over will receive a McDonald’s Opening Night T-Shirt.
Gate openings: 3B/LF – 1:35 p.m.; all other gates 2:35 p.m.- During pregame ceremonies, Trea Turner will be recognized on-field for winning the 2025 National League batting title.
- Plus, All-MLB Team finishers Jhoan Duran (1st team) and Cristopher Sánchez, Kyle Schwarber and Zack Wheeler (2nd team) will be presented with their respective awards.
- Ambassador Satoshi Katahira, Consulate General of Japan in New York, will throw a ceremonial first pitch on behalf of the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia.
- McDonald’s mascot Ronald McDonald will also throw a ceremonial first pitch.
- Fans can enjoy the pregame Budweiser Block Party with DJ HBK at the Budweiser Batter’s Eye Bar (behind Section 148), plus giveaway prizes.
- The series concludes on Sunday, March 29, at 1:35 p.m. All fans will receive a 2026 Schedule Magnet presented by Valley Forge & Montgomery County, PA.
Gate openings: 3B/LF – 11:05 a.m.; all other gates 12:05 p.m.- Get your picture taken with classic mascots Phil and Phillis by the All-Star statue at the Third Base Plaza.
- Fans are invited to bid on team-issued and game-used autographed memorabilia items as part of the Phillies Charities Online Auction to benefit Phillies Charities, Inc. until 10:00 p.m. on April 24, at com/auctions.
- Features signed memorabilia from Phillies players including Alec Bohm, Jhoan Duran, Bryce Harper, Brandon Marsh, Aaron Nola, J.T. Realmuto, Cristopher Sánchez, Kyle Schwarber, Edmundo Sosa, Trea Turner and Zack Wheeler, as well as manager Rob Thomson.
- Check out everything new for the fan experience in 2026: New food, an upgraded New Era Phillies Team Store, enhanced social spacessuch as the King Swings Playground and more!
- Head to the New Era Phillies Team Store for an exclusive lineup of merch and accessories celebrating the 2026 MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
- Broadcast: Watch Saturday’s game on NBSCP+ and Sunday’s game on NBCSP. Listen on 94 WIP and Rumba 106.1 (Spanish). Also available on com and the NBC Sports app.
- Please click here for Know Before You Go information on accessing digital tickets, mobile parking passes, the bag policy and more.
Use the free MLB Ballpark App as your guide to Citizens Bank Park to access tickets (including sports complex parking), forward tickets to friends, use the interactive concourse maps and mobile ordering, enroll in Go-Ahead Entry, enjoy games and more.