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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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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