Game Day and Beyond

MLB team guides

Philadelphia Phillies

Venue and travel guide

Venue and location

Address

One Citizens Bank Way

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City

Philadelphia

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Notes

South Philadelphia Sports Complex — multiple pro stadiums in close proximity.

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Phone

(215) 463-6000

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State

PA

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Venue name

Citizens Bank Park

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Website

https://www.mlb.com/phillies

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Zip code

19148

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Parking

Guide url

https://stadiumparkingguides.com/citizens-bank-park-parking/

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Overnight

Not allowed

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Premium

Yes, for season ticket holders

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Public transport

SEPTA Broad Street Line (NRG Station)

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Overview

Pattison Avenue lots most convenient. Lot K and Lot P adjacent to stadium. Eagles/Sixers events may share lots. $25+ game day prices — prepay for savings.

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Towing

Strict enforcement, unauthorized vehicles towed

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Traffic

I-95 and Pattison Avenue during peak hours

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Entrances

Overview

Gates open 90 minutes before first pitch. Main entrance at Third Base Gate. ADA access at all gates.

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Rideshare

Accessibility

ADA-accessible vehicle requests available; accessible pickup near Gate A

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Lyft pickup

Same TNC zone as Uber on Pattison Avenue

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Peak notes

High surge post-game in South Philly; Broad Street Line is the vastly superior option

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Post game tips

Broad Street Line is far faster post-game — avoid rideshare surge entirely

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Overview

Rideshare staging area at Pattison Avenue and Darien Street. Post-game staging clearly marked with orange signs.

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Uber dropoff

Citizens Bank Way main entrance

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Uber pickup

Pattison Avenue at 10th Street — TNC staging zone

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Public transportation

Airport connection

PHL Airport: SEPTA Airport Line to Jefferson Station, then Broad Street Line to NRG (~30 min total)

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Best option

SEPTA Broad Street Line from City Hall — 15 min direct to the stadium

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Bus routes

SEPTA Routes 29, G, 17 serve the South Philadelphia sports complex

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Fare

$2.50 (SEPTA Key card); Regional Rail varies by zone

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Nearest station

NRG Station (Broad Street Line) — directly adjacent to Citizens Bank Park

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Rail lines

SEPTA Broad Street Line (direct from City Hall/Market-Frankford area); SEPTA Regional Rail from surrounding suburbs

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Overview

Broad Street Line (Orange Line) to Pattison station — adjacent to ballpark. Multiple SEPTA bus routes. NJ Transit trains from Trenton to Philadelphia.

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Tips

The Broad Street Line is one of MLB's great transit connections — City Hall to stadium in 15 minutes. Post-game: trains are packed for 30 min — wait or walk toward Washington Ave for better boarding.

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Walking distance

2 minutes from NRG Station

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Shuttles

Accessibility

SEPTA Broad Street Line fully ADA accessible at all stations

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Cost

SEPTA: $2.50 (Key card) or $2.50 cash

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Park ride

Fern Rock and Pattison (NRG) stations have park-and-ride facilities

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Routes

SEPTA Broad Street Line — game day express service; special event buses from surrounding areas

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Schedule

Broad Street Line every 5–8 min on game days; extended post-game service

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Bicycles

Rack locations

Citizens Bank Way (main entrance), Pattison Ave (north side), 11th Street (east side)

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Share cost

$4/30 min; day pass $15

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Share provider

Indego (Philadelphia) — stations on Broad Street near the stadium

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Spaces

~50 racks around stadium complex

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Tips

The Schuylkill River Trail is accessible from South Philly. Broad Street has a bike lane for most of the route. Arrive early for rack access.

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Accessibility

Accessible parking

ADA spaces in Lot P and designated ADA lot near Gate A; pre-purchase strongly recommended

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Assistive listening

Assistive listening devices at Guest Services Gate A; FM system compatible

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Contact

Phillies Accessibility: (215) 463-1000; ADA coordinator at Guest Services Gate A

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Dropoff

ADA drop-off at Gate A on Citizens Bank Way; pull-through accessible

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Elevators

Elevators at Gates A, B, E, and F serving all seating levels

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Fun fact

Citizens Bank Park's SEPTA NRG station is directly adjacent to the stadium entrance, making it one of the most convenient transit-to-gate connections for mobility-impaired fans of any ballpark in MLB.

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Restrooms

Accessible restrooms on every concourse; family restrooms at Gates A and E

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Sensory friendly

Sensory-friendly games offered; quiet room near Gate E; kits at Guest Services

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Service animals

Welcome throughout; relief area outside Gate A

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Wheelchair seating

Accessible seating throughout all levels; companion seating adjacent

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Food and vendors

Cashless

Cashless — credit/debit/mobile pay; cash-to-card kiosks near main gates

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Craft beer

Yards Brewing (Philadelphia), Victory Brewing (Downingtown), Dogfish Head, Weyerbacher on tap throughout

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Fun fact

Chickie's and Pete's Crab Fries — crispy seasoned fries served in a bucket with white cheese sauce — have been voted the best ballpark food in MLB multiple times. They're a Philadelphia institution that people make special trips to Citizens Bank Park just to eat.

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Local

Tony Luke's cheesesteaks, Schmitter sandwich (CBP exclusive), Chickie's and Pete's (world-famous crab fries), Federal Donuts

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Mobile ordering

MLB Ballpark app — mobile ordering available at Citizens Bank Park

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Notable stands

Tony Luke's cheesesteak (main concourse); Chickie's and Pete's crab fries (multiple); Schmitter stand (section 141); Federal Donuts

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Outside food policy

One sealed water bottle and soft-sided snack bag allowed

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Signature food

Philly cheesesteak — the definitive Philadelphia food; available at multiple stands with Whiz, American, or provolone; soft pretzels with mustard

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Vegetarian

Veggie cheesesteak options, soft pretzels, salads, pizza, hummus plates

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Venue history

Architect

Ewing Cole Cherry Brott; incorporated Philadelphia's classic ballpark history

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Construction cost

$458 million (2004)

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Famous moments

2008 World Series championship — first Phillies title since 1980; back-to-back pennants (2008–2009); Roy Halladay's NLDS no-hitter (Oct 6, 2010) — only the second postseason no-hitter in history

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Fun fact

The Phillies' 2008 World Series win ended a 10,000-game losing streak joke — the Phillies had, at the time, the most losses in the history of professional sports (any sport). Their 2008 championship was one of the most cathartic moments in Philadelphia sports history.

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Opened

2004

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Original capacity

43,651 (original); current 42,901

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Records

Roy Halladay's 2010 NLDS no-hitter is only the second in postseason history (Don Larsen's perfect game in 1956 was the first)

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Renovations

2016: New HD scoreboard; 2019: Expanded outfield social area (The Yard); 2022: Additional premium club renovations

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Retired numbers

#1 Richie Ashburn, #14 Jim Bunning, #20 Mike Schmidt, #32 Steve Carlton, #36 Robin Roberts, #42 Jackie Robinson

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Venue details

Capacity

42,901

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Center field

401 ft

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Elevation

20 ft above sea level

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Left-center field

374 ft

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Left field

329 ft

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Right-center field

369 ft

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Right field

330 ft

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Roof

Open air (no roof)

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Surface

Natural Grass (Kentucky Bluegrass)

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