Head to Citizens Bank Park to catch the Phillies take on the Cincinnati Reds, May 18–20, the first series of a six-game homestand. Here’s a look at this week’s fan highlights:
- *Before the 6:40 p.m. series opener on Monday, May 18, Matt Quinn, lead singer of the band Mt. Joy and Philadelphia-area native, will throw a ceremonial first pitch.
**Gate openings: 3B/LF 4:40 p.m.; all other gates 5:10 p.m.*
- On Tuesday, May 19, at the 6:40 p.m. game, it’s the Phillies Youth Baseball & Softball Celebration! Teams are encouraged to wear their uniforms to the game for the chance to be shown on PhanaVision.
Gate openings: 3B/LF 4:40 p.m.; all other gates 5:10 p.m.- At the end of the 3rd inning, U.S. Army veteran Amy Bowers, who served a tour in South Korea as a combat medic, will be honored as that night’s Toyota Hometown Hero.
- Thousands of students and teachers are coming to Citizens Bank Park for the 12th annual Citizens Weather Education Day presented by the First Alert team at NBC10 and Telemundo62 on Wednesday, May 20, at the 1:05 p.m. game.
Gate openings: All gates 11:35 a.m.- As part of the day, fans can be a meteorologist at the NBC10 Green Screen outside the First Base Plaza elevator lobby.
- Though Schwarber’s Block Party is sold out, fans can still bid on dozens of items at the event’s online silent auction until 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20. Proceeds will benefit the Schwarber’s Neighborhood Heroes cause.
- Features a Kyle Schwarber-autographed team-issued helmet, Taylor Swift Signature Eras piece, signed Saquon Barkley jersey, signed Garnet Hathaway hockey stick, team-signed home plate and more.
- Check out everything new for the fan experience in 2026: New food, an upgraded New Era Phillies Team Store, enhanced social spaces such as the King Swings Playground and more!
- Stop by the New Era Phillies Team Store to check out the featured items of the homestand, including a new collaboration with Aviator Nation.
- The Phantastic Auction is officially underway! Highlights include 64 once-in-a-lifetime player and gameday experiences, autographed memorabilia and more up for bid until Wednesday, June 3 at phillies.com/phantasticauction to benefit Phillies Charities, Inc. and ALS United Mid-Atlantic.
- The auction includes experiences like a Wiffle Ball party with Bryce Harper, home run derby with Kyle Schwarber, private lessons with Phillies star players and more.
- Fans can also bid on the ultimate collection of autographed memorabilia, including a set of signed bats from the Phillies starting lineup, a Home Run Derby autographed bat set, acoustic guitars signed by Post Malone and Jelly Roll and more. The online event is hosted by the Phillies and Audacy’s SportsRadio 94WIP.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
- Broadcast: Watch on NBCSP (Monday) and NBC10 (Tuesday, Wednesday). Listen on 94 WIP, with the game in Spanish on the iHeartRadio app. Also available on nbcsportsphiladelphia.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.
- Public Transportation: Transit services are also available; for a SEPTA schedule, please visit septa.org.
- Parking can be conveniently purchased through SpotHero, the official parking partner of the Phillies. To explore your options, please click here.
TRAVEL ADVISORIES:
Please note the following travel advisories taking place this week.
A single lane closure may be in place weeknights beginning at 9:00 p.m. on either northbound or southbound I-95 between Enterprise Avenue and Broad Street (Route 611). For more information, go to www.pa.gov/DOTprojects.