2025 Phillies Home Opener: Essential Insights You Can't Miss

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PHILADELPHIA ( WPHL — Hey Philadelphia baseball enthusiasts, the moment you’ve been waiting for has arrived! The Phillies are all set to take on the Colorado Rockies at Citizens Bank Park at 3:05 p.m. as they kick off their home season today.

What can fans expect?

Citizens Bank Park is fully booked for Opening Day. Fans fortunate enough to secure tickets will be given a 2024 NL East Champions pennant as a keepsake.

A Budweiser Block Party will take place at the Third Base Plaza, followed by an exhilarating player parade entering the stadium, with Kane Kalas performing the national anthem.

The 2025 Philadelphia Phillies season schedule including games and promotional offers will be announced shortly.

What's new at Citizens Bank Park?

  • The new Suite Fascia LED Ring Displays will showcase live statistics, engaging game cues, distant match scores, and sponsorship visuals. These screens will synchronize with distinctive stadium illumination during pivotal points of Phillies games.
  • Xfinity Home Run Spectacle: Each time the Phillies hit a home run, it will initiate a special lighting display illuminating from one foul pole to the other within the stadium.
  • A total of 28 additional subwoofers were installed on the Terrace and Pavilion decks, which improved both musical playback and vocal announcements, thereby elevating the overall sound quality for every spectator.
  • The field-level signs now feature an updated design with the incorporation of Daktronics DVX 4.4 mm video screens, which display full-color videos, animated content, and scoring/timing information.
  • The Philadelphia area Cadillac dealers, who have been designated as the "Official Luxury Auto Partner of the Phillies," will be introducing their renowned brand at Citizens Bank Park through the Cadillac Hall of Fame Club. This exclusive venue within the park offers high-end facilities along with excellent views. It also features an interactive photo wall where visitors can interact with both vintage and contemporary versions of the Phillie Phanatic mascot—a nod to Cadillac's slogan, "Iconic Then, Iconic Now."
  • For the second consecutive year, the Phillies and SEI have collaborated to sponsor a mural created by a local artist for exhibition above Ashburn Alley on the CP Rankin Rooftop. The aim was to highlight innovation and fresh concepts under the theme "Connecting Communities." This year’s winning piece titled “City of Brotherly Love,” crafted by local artist Lindsay Archer, showcases distinctive landmarks in Philadelphia. It includes illustrations of flourishing vines adorned with blossoms symbolizing unity and aesthetic appeal among different neighborhoods within the city.
  • The Updated and Enhanced Party Pavilion at the King Swings Courtyard: Redesigned specifically for 2025, this exclusive spot serves as one of our distinct options for pre-game gatherings designed for larger crowds. This space caters exclusively to parties consisting of 125 individuals or more. It boasts an elegantly refurbished interior tent complete with skylights, television screens, and controlled climate settings, complemented by additional open-air balcony seats.
  • Early Admission: Fans have the opportunity to enter the stadium earlier than before! Starting today, both the Third Base Gate and Left Field Gate will be accessible ahead of every game (on weekdays at least two hours before game start, and over weekends with an additional half-hour lead). This allows spectators entry into the main promenade via Pass and Stow as well as the new New Era Phillies Team Store, extending all the way out to The Yard. Meanwhile, all remaining entrances will unlock ninety minutes before the initial throw.
  • Apparel and Memorabilia: The New Era Phillies Team Store offers an array of exclusive fan items such as Opening Day collectibles, Phanatic-themed goodies, and a premium Phillies Fairway Golf Collection featuring brands like Peter Millar, Travis Mathew, Johnnie-O, among others. Additionally, custom bats crafted by acclaimed local artisan Bruce "The Bat King" Tatem have been introduced to their collection.

New Food and Drinks:

  • Alc-A-Chino Spiked Coffee Hard coffee cocktails crafted using oat milk, natural ingredients, and flavors can be found at every beverage station. Additionally, strawberry açaí hard refreshers are offered, prepared with genuine fruit juices, green coffee extract, and natural flavors.
  • Beverage Bat Available in both 16-ounce and 24-ounce sizes, these cups are ideal for serving beer, mixed drinks, frozen beverages, as well as non-alcoholic options.
  • Black Bean Burger (Vegan Choices, Part 125): Option for vegans includes a Chipotle spiced black bean patty topped with vegan cheddar cheese, homemade burger sauce, and fresh vegetables.
  • Bull's Barbecue Restaurant Chips & Dipping Sauce (Left Field Plaza): Crispy fries dusted with a BBQ spice mix, paired with a Grillo’s Pickle bacon dipping sauce. Other seasonal special items at Bulls BBQ (subject to change) consist of hush puppies served with remoulade sauce; jerk half chicken accompanied by rice, peas, and plantains; a char siu pork sandwich topped with kimchi; and Andouille sausage & vegetable skewers.
  • Cotton Candy Mask Foam mask featuring the Phanatic, offered in an adaptable size suitable for both children and adults.
  • Crispy Chicken Sandwich (Pass and Stow): Chicken breast marinated in buttermilk, pickled coleslaw, and hot honey aioli.
  • Fastball Souvenir Cup A cup shaped like a baseball, meant for holding frozen cocktails or cold drinks kept on ice and decorated with the Phillies logo.
  • Irish Coffee Tiramisu with Four Walls (CP Rankin Club): Classic Italian sweet treat with an Irish spin.
  • Garage Beer Owned by a legendary figure from Philadelphia sports Jason Kelce and his brother Travis They will be accessible at beverage stations across the stadium.
  • Kosher Grill Located behind Section 124: The Kosher Grill was introduced in the previous season and will be positioned behind home plate for the year 2025. Among the new items on their menu is a pulled brisket sandwich.
  • Kyle’s Cutlets (The Coca-Cola Corner): This sandwich features a chicken cutlet served atop a rich burrata cream, complemented by crunchy fried pepperoni slices and fresh arugula. It's finished off with a drizzle of sweet and spicy hot honey sauce, all nestled within an artisanal Liscio’s roll. For each sandwich purchased, part of the earnings will go towards supporting 'Schwarber’s Neighborhood Heroes,' an initiative launched by designated hitter Kyle Schwarber.
  • Liscio’s Hot Dog Rolls (All concession stands): Introducing new hot dog buns inspired by Citizens Bank Park.
  • On-field Ice Cream Caps (Served at various locations within Citizens Bank Park): Get new keepsakes with your purchase of Richman’s soft-serve ice cream or Dippin’ Dots.
  • Pass and Stow Cobb Salad Mixed greens, crispy bacon, blue cheese, boiled egg, pickled onions, and avocado ranch dressing.
  • Philly’s Best Steak : Based in and produced in the Greater Philadelphia area, they will provide steak meat for sandwiches and meals across the stadium.
  • PJ Whelihan’s Onion Rings (Ashburn Alley): Comes with a Creole mayonnaise.
  • Red Velvet Affogato (The Area Located Behind Section 102): Red velvet cookies, vanilla ice cream, along with espresso.
  • S’mores Quesadilla (Nutty Delight Square): A combination of Nutella, miniature marshmallows, and crushed graham crackers encased in a crunchy flour tortilla, accompanied by a side of chocolate dipping sauce.
  • Schär Gluten-Free Dedicated Stand : Complete selection of gluten-free breads, hot dogs, cheesesteaks, turkey club sandwiches, prepackaged snacks, and additional items.
  • Uncle Charlie’s Express (Section 319): Showcasing your beloved stadium cheesesteaks, French fries, chicken tenders, and other classic ballpark dishes. This section honors former World Series-winning coach Charlie Manuel.
  • Wrexham Lager Multi-award-winning, premium lager beer, which is under the ownership of Philadelphia local Rob McElhenney, will soon be available at various spots throughout the stadium.
  • ZOMOZ Ultra-luxury handcrafted mezcal from Oaxaca, which has ties to Philadelphia due to investor Ryan Howard, will soon be available at stadium bar venues.
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