2025 Phillies Home Opener: What you need to know

Attention Phillies fans, the day is finally here! The Phils are getting ready to face off against the Colorado Rockies at Citizens Bank Park at 3:05 p.m. for their home opener.

What can fans expect?

Citizens Bank Park is SOLD OUT for Opening Day. All fans who were lucky enough to get tickets will receive a 2024 NL East Champions Pennant.

There will be a Budweiser Block Party at the Third Base Plaza, an exciting player parade into the ballpark, and the national anthem sung by Kane Kalas. 

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class="wp-block-heading">What’s new at Citizens Bank Park:

• New Suite Fascia LED Ring Displays and Special Lighting Effects: These displays will feature real-time statistical information, interactive game prompts, out-of-town scores and sponsor graphics, working in concert with special ballpark lighting effects during key moments in Phillies games.

• Xfinity Home Run Takeover: Every Phillies home run will trigger a custom light show that will illuminate the ballpark – foul pole to foul pole.

• 28 subwoofers were added to the Terrace and Pavilion Decks, enhancing both music and voice messaging and improving the audio experience for all fans.

• Field level signage have a new look with the addition of Daktronics DVX 4.4 mm video displays that produce full-color video, animations and scoring/timing data.

• Cadillac Hall of Fame Club: The Philadelphia Area Cadillac Dealers, recently named the “Official Luxury Auto Partner of the Phillies,” are bringing their iconic brand to Citizens Bank Park. The premium ballpark space combines upscale amenities with fantastic sightlines, as well as a photo wall opportunity featuring a retro and modern version of the Phanatic – a play on one of Cadillac’s taglines, “Iconic Then, Iconic Now.”

• New “City of Brotherly Love” Mural: For the second consecutive year, the Phillies and SEI teamed up to commission a mural by a local artist for display above Ashburn Alley on the CP Rankin Rooftop in an effort to showcase creativity and new ideas, with the theme of “Connecting Communities.” This year’s winner, “City of Brotherly Love,” designed by local artist Lindsay Archer, depicts unique, iconic buildings in Philadelphia, and features growing vines with blooming flowers, representing the beauty and connection between the city’s communities.

• The New and Improved Party Tent at the King Swings Courtyard: Completely renovated for 2025, the Party Tent is one of our unique pregame hospitality areas for group entertainment. The area, available for groups of 125 and over, features a beautiful new indoor tent with skylights, TVs and a climate-enhanced atmosphere, along with outdoor deck seating.

• Earlier Access: Fans can now get to the ballpark earlier for games! The Third Base Gate and Left Field Gate will now open early each game (Monday-Friday: 2 hours prior to game time; Saturday-Sunday: 2½ hours prior to game time), giving fans access to the main concourse from Pass and Stow and the New Era Phillies Team Store, through the outfield, to The Yard. All other gates will open 90 minutes prior to first pitch.

• Fan Gear and Swag: There is plenty of new fan gear available exclusively at the New Era Phillies Team Store including Opening Day merchandise, Phanatic swag and a high-end Phillies Fairway Golf Collection with product from Peter Millar, Travis Mathew, Johnnie-O and more. Custom bats by local renowned artist Bruce “The Bat King” Tatem have also been added to the lineup.

New Food and Drinks:

• Alc-A-Chino Spiked Coffee: hard coffee cocktails made with oat milk, natural ingredients & flavors, available at all drink locations. Strawberry acai hard refreshers are also available, made with real fruit juices, green coffee extract and natural flavors.
• Beverage Bat: Available in 16-ounce and 24-ounce sizes, perfect for beer, cocktails, frozen drinks and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Black Bean Burger (Greens & Grains, Section 125): Vegan option, chipotle black bean burger with vegan cheddar, house-made burger sauce and veggies.
• Bull’s BBQ House Chips & Dip (Left Field Plaza): Freshly fried chips coated with a BBQ blend of spices, served alongside a Grillo’s Pickle bacon dip. More Bull’s BBQ Specials (rotating throughout the season)includehush puppies with remoulade sauce; jerk half chicken with rice, peas and plantains; char siu pork sandwich with kimchi; and Andouille sausage & vegetable kabobs.
• Cotton Candy Mask: Foam mask showcasing the Phanatic, available in one size that is adjustable for kids and adults.
• Crispy Chicken Sandwich (Pass and Stow): Buttermilk-marinated chicken breast, pickled slaw and hot honey aioli.
• Fastball Souvenir Cup: A baseball-shaped cup designed to hold frozen cocktails or beverages served on ice and adorned with the Phillies logo.
• Four Walls Irish Coffee Tiramisu (CP Rankin Club): Traditional Italian dessert with an Irish twist.
• Garage Beer: Owned by Philadelphia sports legend Jason Kelce and his brother Travis, will be available at beer stands throughout the ballpark.
• Kosher Grill (behind Section 124): Launched last season, the Kosher Grill has moved behind home plate for 2025. New to the menu is a pulled brisket sandwich.
• Kyle’s Cutlets (Coca-Cola Corner): Chicken cutlet sandwich topped with creamy burrata, crispy fried pepperoni and arugula, drizzled with a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce on a Liscio’s roll. A portion of the proceeds from every sandwich sold will be donated to Schwarber’s Neighborhood Heroes, founded by designated hitter Kyle Schwarber.
• Liscio’s Hot Dog Rolls (all concession locations):New Citizens Bank Park-inspired hot dog rolls.
• On-field Ice Cream Caps(served throughout Citizens Bank Park): New souvenirs for your favorite Richman’s soft-serve ice cream or Dippin’ Dots.
• Pass and Stow Cobb Salad: Mixed lettuce, bacon, bleu cheese, hardboiled egg, pickled onions and avocado ranch.
• Philly’s Best Steak:: Headquartered and manufactured in Greater Philadelphia, will be supplying steak meat for sandwiches and dishes throughout the ballpark.
• PJ Whelihan’s Onion Rings (Ashburn Alley): Served with a Creole mayo.
• Red Velvet Affogato (The Yard, behind Section 102): Red velvet cookies, vanilla ice cream and espresso.
• S’mores Quesadilla (Coca-Cola Corner): Nutella, mini marshmallows and graham cracker crumble in a crispy flour tortilla served with a chocolate dipping sauce.
• Schär Gluten-Free Dedicated Stand: Full lineup of gluten-free breads, hot dogs, cheesesteaks, turkey clubs, packaged snacks and more.
• Uncle Charlie’s Express (behind Section 319): Featuring your favorite ballpark cheesesteaks, french fries, chicken tenders and other ballpark favorites. Named after World Series champion manager Charlie Manuel.
• Wrexham Lager: Multi-award-winning, high-quality lager beer, owned by Philly native Rob McElhenney, will now be offered at locations across the ballpark.
• ZOMOZ: Ultra-premium artisanal mezcal from Oaxaca (with a Philly connection thanks to investor Ryan Howard), will be offered at ballpark bar locations.