Fan Lineup for Sold-Out Opening Day presented by Nemours Children’s Health Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves on Friday, March 29
Broadcast: Pregame Coverage: “Phillies: La Fiebre Roja” will air 11:30 a.m. to noon on Telemundo62, followed by NBC Sports Philadelphia’s “Phillies Pregame Live” from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., and NBC10’s “Welcome Home Phillies” special from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Game Coverage**:** The 3:05 p.m. game will be broadcast on NBC10, Telemundo62, SportsRadio 94 WIP, Phillies Radio Network and WTTM 1680 AM (Spanish).
Live Streams**:** NBC Sports Philadelphia will stream the game, as well as the pre- and postgame shows, on nbcsportsphiladelphia.com and the NBC Sports Philadelphia app.
Access Tickets, Enroll for Go-Ahead Entry & More:
· Use the free MLB Ballpark app as 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.
· Plus, enroll in Go-Ahead Entry, a free-flow facial authentication technology, allowing fans the ability to enter the ballpark at full walking speed without stopping. Go-Ahead Entry lanes have been expanded for the 2024 season and are now at the First Base, Third Base and Left Field Gates.
Getting to the Ballpark:
· 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 to check traffic conditions.
Phillies Charities, Inc. 20th Anniversary Online Auction: Bid until 6:00 p.m. on April 7 at phillies.com/auctions on signed memorabilia from players throughout the ballpark’s history including a Chase Utley signed paver from Ashburn Alley, Jim Thome bobble head, Bryce Harper home jersey and more.
10:00 a.m. New Era Phillies Team Store opens. Among what’s new for 2024: a special lineup of memorabilia celebrating Opening Day and commemorating 20 years of Phillies baseball at CBP including three styles of pins, a can cooler, rally towel, pennant, baseball, t-shirt, caps and more. Please note: The store closes an hour before gates open and then will reopen for ticketed guests once gates open.
12:00 p.m. Phillies batting practice.
12:35 p.m. All gates and MLB Go-Ahead Entry lanes open. All fans receive a Phillies Scarf, courtesy of Nemours Children’s Health.
New Phillies bag policy: Please be aware only clutch purses and/or fanny packs (no larger than 5" x 7"), clear bags (no larger than 12" x 6" x 12"), medical bags and diaper bags will be permitted into Citizens Bank Park. Full details here.
Opening Day Fun and Photo Opportunities:
· Citizens Bank Way: Take photos with the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales. Also on site will be the Citizens Mobile Branch.
· Outside Third Base Gate: Have a toss at the inflatable baseball catcher with prizes, courtesy of The GIANT Company, take photos of the 3D Chalk Art, or stop by the Comcast-Xfinity mobile vehicle. Plus, there will be live broadcasts and giveaways from various Audacy radio stations**.**
· Third Base Plaza featuring the Budweiser Block Party! Join the fun with music by DJ HBK. Plus enjoy face painters and stop over to see animals from the Philadelphia Zoo.
· More: Check out the Toyota vehicle displays outside the Third Base Gate and inside the Left Field and First Base Gates.
· Plus, take a look at what’s new this season in food, fashion and fan enhancements.
1:00 p.m. Braves batting practice.
2:20 p.m. OPENING CEREMONIES BEGIN! Be in your seats for the return of this very special tradition!
· Cheer on the Phillies as they make their way from Ashburn Alley onto the field during a “Parade of Athletes.” Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker will help greet the team as they enter the ballpark.
· Introductions are made for the 177th Fighter Wing of New Jersey Air National Guard Honor Guard.
· The Philadelphia Boys Choir and Chorale will perform “America the Beautiful” as members of the United States military and Philadelphia Police and Fire Departments unfurl a large American flag.
Atlanta Braves introductions.
Philadelphia Phillies introductions.
National anthem: Performed by Kane Kalas, son of the late Phillies Hall of Fame broadcaster Harry Kalas, at his father’s statue behind Section 141.
The 177th Fighter Wing of the New Jersey Air National Guard (also known as the Jersey Devils) will perform a flyover during the national anthem.
Ceremonial first pitches: Four-year-old Zeke, a Nemours patient from Lewes, Del., accompanied by his orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Jeanne Franzone. Plus, there will be a special Phillies first pitch.
3:05 p.m. Play ball!
5th Inning The Phillie Phanatic’s first dance of the season.
7th Inning Lauren Nicole Chapman, playing Anna in Disney's Frozen at Philadelphia's Academy of Music, will perform “God Bless America.”
*All the above events are subject to change, weather permitting.