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PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES
Citizens Bank Park
Philadelphia, PAEst. 200442,901 seatsMLB
The most vocally hostile ballpark for visiting fans in Major League Baseball.
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Architecture & History
Citizens Bank Park opened in 2004 in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, replacing Veterans Stadium. Its open concourses and sight lines were designed to showcase the Philadelphia skyline.
Build specs
- OPENED
- April 12, 2004
- ARCHITECT
- HOK Sport (now Populous)
- COST
- $458M
Statues & Exterior
STATUES & MONUMENTS
Mike Schmidt Statue
The Greatest Third Baseman
Third Base Plaza
Bronze of Schmidt's powerful swing. 548 career home runs.
EXTERIOR FEATURES
Liberty Bell
Center Field
A 35-foot neon Liberty Bell that lights up and swings after Phillies home runs.
Names & History
2004–present
Citizens Bank Park
Replaced Veterans Stadium (1971-2003).
Also known as
The Bank
The Food
MUST TRY
Tony Luke's Cheesesteak
The definitive Philly cheesesteak at the ballpark. Chopped ribeye, American or Whiz, on a seeded Amoroso roll.
SIGNATURE
Tony Luke's Cheesesteak
Tony Luke's stand
Chopped ribeye, American or Whiz, on a seeded Amoroso roll. The definitive Philly cheesesteak.
LOCAL
Chickie's & Pete's Crab Fries
Multiple locations
Crinkle-cut fries seasoned with Old Bay-style crab seasoning and served with white cheese sauce.
The Beer
Philly CraftLocal Only
Yards Brawler
Yards Brewing
Yards, the iconic Philadelphia craft brewery. Brawler is a pugilist-style mild ale.
Sun & Weather Guide
Day Games (1:05 PM)SUN
Sections 101-118, Right Field
First base line is sun-soaked for afternoon starts.
Day Games (1:05 PM)MIXED
Sections 301-330, Third Base Upper
Upper third base side gets shade first from the upper deck overhang.
Evening Games (7:05 PM)MIXED
All Sections
Park mostly in shadow by 6 PM in summer.
Insider Tips
01
The One Thing
Eat a cheesesteak from Tony Luke's with Cheez Whiz and do not apologise for it. Then come back for the Italian roast pork sandwich.
02
The Crab Fries
Go to Chickie's & Pete's and order the Crab Fries. Crinkle-cut fries with Old Bay and a white cheese sauce dip — the most-copied ballpark food concept in the NL East.
03
Arrive Early
Ashburn Alley, the outer concourse in left-center field, is the best pre-game location in the park.
04
Stay Late
A Phillies win in September at Citizens Bank Park is one of the loudest post-game stadium experiences in the NL.
05
Parking Reality
The Broad Street Line stops at the AT&T Station directly adjacent to the sports complex. From Center City, the Broad Street Line is 20 minutes and $2.50.
06
Best Value Seat
Terrace level sections 204–218 along the first base line. Partial overhead cover, good sight lines, clear view of the Liberty Bell.
2026 Promotions at Citizens Bank Park
Opening Night T-Shirt (Fans 15+)
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2026 Schedule Magnet
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Pilgrim Stops Near Philadelphia
Weird, wonderful, and worth the detour.
historic
Campbell Soup Museum
Andy Warhol's soup can at the university next to the actual Campbell's factory.
+ 15 min detourFREE
historic
Thomas Edison Laboratory
Edison's actual lab, with the Black Maria film studio and 10,000 books he read.
+ 30 min detour
natural
Pine Barrens
A million acres of sand forest between Philadelphia and Atlantic City, haunted by a cryptid.
+ 30 min detourFREE
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