Phillies 2025: What to know about new food, ballpark enhancements before home opener

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The return of baseball in South Philadelphia is here!

Phillies fans can expect everything from new food to state-of-the-art technology enhancements at Citizens Bank Park this season.

RELATED: Citizens Bank Park ranked the best park in all of MLB ahead of home opener against the Rockies

The home opener will be held on Monday afternoon against the Colorado Rockies.

Here's everything you can expect at the ballpark this year.

What time is the home opener?

First pitch begins at 3:05 p.m.

AccuWeather forecast

A spotty shower or two can't be ruled out early in the day. It's windy and muggy, helping temperatures boost to the mid-70s during the afternoon.

By mid-afternoon showers and storms will develop west of Philadelphia. This activity will push east, possibly impacting part of the home opener.

Fan Lineup

• 9:00 a.m.: New Era Phillies Team Store opens.

• 12:00 p.m.: Phillies batting practice.

• 12:35 p.m.: All gates open

• 1:00 p.m.: Rockies batting practice.

• 2:20 p.m.: Opening ceremonies begin.

The national anthem will be performed by Kane Kalas.

Ten-year-old Briar Jones, a Nemours Children's Hospital patient from Delaware, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch to Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh.

Parking

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.

Tailgating lots (A-H, M, N & O) will open at 10:00 a.m.; all other lots will open at 12:00 p.m.

New food options

• Red Velvet Affogato

  
  Red velvet cookies, vanilla ice cream and espresso. (Location: The Yard, Section 102)

• S'mores Quesadilla

  
  Nutella, mini marshmallows and graham cracker crumble in a crispy flour tortilla served with a chocolate dipping sauce. (Location: Section 142)

• Kyle's Cutlets

  
  Chicken cutlet sandwich topped with burrata cheese, fried pepperoni, and arugula, drizzled with a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce on a Liscio's Bakery roll. A portion of the proceeds from every sandwich sold will be donated to Schwarber's Neighborhood Heroes, supporting those who make a difference in the community. (Location: Section 142)

• Cotton Candy Mask

  
  Foam mask showcasing the Phanatic, available in one size that is adjustable for kids and adults.

• 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.

• 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) include hush puppies with remoulade sauce; jerk half chicken with rice, peas and plantains; char siu pork sandwich with kimchi; and Andouille sausage & vegetable kabobs.

• Pass and Stow Cobb Salad

  
  Mixed lettuce, bacon, bleu cheese, hardboiled egg, pickled onions and avocado ranch.

• Crispy Chicken Sandwich

  
  (Pass and Stow): Buttermilk-marinated chicken breast, pickled slaw and hot honey aioli.

• 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.

• Liscio's Hot Dog Rolls

  
  (All concession locations): New Citizens Bank Park-inspired hot dog rolls.

• PJ Whelihan's Onion Rings

  
  (Ashburn Alley): Served with a Creole mayo.

• 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.

New partner offerings

• 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.

• Garage Beer

  
  Owned by Philadelphia sports legend Jason Kelce and his brother Travis, will be available at beer stands throughout the ballpark.

• Philly's Best Steak

  
  Headquartered and manufactured in Greater Philadelphia, will be supplying steak meat for sandwiches and dishes throughout the ballpark.

• Schär Gluten-Free Dedicated Stand

  
  Featuring a full lineup of gluten-free breads, hot dogs, cheesesteaks, turkey clubs, packaged snacks and more.

• Wrexham Lager

  
  The multi-award-winning, high-quality lager beer, owned by Philly native Rob McElhenney, will now be offered at locations across the ballpark.

• ZOMOZ

  An ultra-premium artisanal mezcal from Oaxaca (with a Philly connection thanks to investor Ryan Howard), will be offered at ballpark bar locations.

Enhancements at the ballpark

The gameday experience just got even better! Fans will see new outdoor LED rings that span over 3,100 feet in length and wrap around the suite level of the ballpark. The technology will bring instant, real-time access to ball-strike counts, scoring decisions, stats and more.

Fans can also expect to see a new custom light show with every home run, along with an enhanced audio system.

Opening Week Promotions

The home opener includes a block party at the third base plaza, a player parade into the ballpark.

On Wednesday April 2, fans 15 and under get a free t-shirt for McDonald's Opening Night.

And for the weekend series against the Dodgers, children 14 and under will receive a knit hat on Saturday. On Sunday, all fans will receive a free 2025 schedule magnet.

To see a full list of Phillies-themed giveaways, click here.

Early access to the ballpark

The Third Base Gate and Left Field Gate will now open early each game (Monday-Friday: 2 hours prior to game time; Saturday-Sunday: 2 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.