Watching a baseball game of the legendary Philadelphia Phillies team
Interwoven into the fabric of American life is the baseball scene, known to many as the 'national American pastime'. Families with children, young people, adults, grandparents and grandchildren, all dress in the colors of the team and go out to spend three wonderful hours in a baseball game full of action and excitement. One of the best places to experience all of this goodness is Citizens Bank Park, the iconic home of the legendary Philadelphia Phillies baseball team. So if you come to magical Philadelphia and want to enjoy an exciting and unforgettable pastime, go out with us to watch a baseball game of your favorite team.
Who are you Philadelphia Phillies?
The Philadelphia Phillies are the baseball team of the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, which plays in the MLB league, the top league in the United States and Canada.
The Philadelphia Phillies team, or the Phillies for short, was founded in 1883, and since then has experienced ups and downs in its long history. The group faced many challenges, but also many successes. The Phillies won the World Series in baseball twice, in 1980 and 2008. Their first win was especially sweet, coming after nearly 100 years of play. The team won the title of National League champion 8 times, and won the East Division championship 11 times.
During the many years of its existence, many legendary players wore the team's red uniforms, among them the player Mike Schmidt, who is considered the greatest who played in the team. Schmidt's career, which began in 1972 and ended in 89, was a stormy and successful career during which the player won three MVP awards and made no fewer than 12 All-Star appearances. The legendary player led the team to its first World Championship win in 1980.
It's impossible to talk about the beloved team without mentioning its mascot, the Phillie Phanatic, an oversized green creature who is considered one of the most well-known and beloved characters in the world of baseball. The green bird hangs out during the team's games among the thousands of enthusiastic fans, entertaining Phillies fans since 1978.
The fan base of the Phillies team is considered a boisterous and outspoken crowd compared to the rest of the American baseball fans which is considered a calm sport (relatively..). Although over the years the spirits of the lively crowd have calmed down, you will still find enthusiastic and noisy fans at the team's games, which undoubtedly adds to the tumultuous atmosphere of the games.
The home of the Phillies - Citizens Bank Park Stadium:
So after getting to know the red team, let's get to know the home they play in, Citizens Bank Park Stadium. The stadium, which opened its doors in 2004, replaced the Phillies' historic ballpark and quickly gained popularity due to its unique combination of modern facilities alongside the charm and memories of the old stadium.
The stadium is part of the sports complex of South Philadelphia, which also houses the football stadium - Lincoln Financial Field and the athletics complex Novacare Complex.
The magical stadium holds approximately 43,000 seats, and unlike many modern stadiums, it provides an intimate feeling and ensures that spectators can enjoy the action on the field, regardless of the stand where they sit. The design of the stadium is somewhat reminiscent of classic football stadiums, as it contains an open area that allows excellent viewing and natural grass that preserves the sporting aesthetic.
Since its opening, the stadium has hosted unforgettable moments in baseball history, such as the World Championship in which the Phillies beat the Tampa Bay Rays.
Watching a Phillies game
Here is the moment for which we gathered, to tell you about the experience of watching a stormy baseball game of the red team, the Phillies.
When you get to the stands of the stadium you will find the crowd of Philadelphian fans dressed in bright red shirts, energetic and excited for the upcoming game. The electrifying atmosphere at the beginning of the game is extraordinary, when with every stroke of the racket you will hear the roars of the crowd and the cheers, and in every exciting moment you will find the crowd collectively breathtaking, from big to small.
For the hungry among us, forget about dry and expensive stadium sausages, because in the innovative stadium you will find wonderful food options. From the famous cheesesteak dish through special seafood fries, and cool and refreshing beers that will make your experience even more intoxicating.
We've already talked about the Phillies Phanatic, and at the team's games you have a very high chance of meeting the iconic character walking around among the fans performing amusing antics.
Watching the Phillies game - important information:
The total duration of the game is about 3 hours.
Tickets: When ordering tickets, you can choose from three ticket options - the first, a budget ticket, in the high stands of the stadium, at a price starting at 27 dollars per person, the second, a 'regular' ticket at a price starting at 70 dollars per person, which offers seating in the center the stadium, and the third, the premium ticket, which will buy you low seats close to the field itself, at a price starting at 150 dollars per person.
The game card will be sent to your phone after ordering the tickets.
Tickets must be ordered in advance.
Arrive well in advance of the game to ensure timely entry.
It is not possible to purchase the food stalls or the souvenir shop with cash, so you must have a credit card.
It is not allowed to bring bags larger than (5x7) into the place). Equipment can be stored in lockers on site at a cost of $10, but it is recommended to avoid arriving with equipment.
Location and directions:
Stadium address: 1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA 19148
The stadium, which is located in the south of the city of Philadelphia, can be reached by convenient and fast public transportation, by subway (metro) to the NRG station, which is about a 6-minute walk from the stadium.
For those arriving by car, you will find a variety of paid parking spaces around the stadium, but it should be taken into account that during games they may be busy as well as the traffic to the stadium and at the end of the game.
There is something exciting and bonding about baseball games, and especially Phillies games, when thousands of fans share together the highs and lows of the beloved team. Within the walls of the stadium, lifelong friendships are formed based on the beloved sport, and everyone who frequents the team's stadium and wears red wants only one thing for three hours - a victory for the Phillies.
