Phillies, Aramark Announce Ballpark Upgrades

PRESS RELEASE – The Phillies and Aramark, Citizens Bank Park’s exclusive food and beverage provider, are currently transforming 24,500 square feet of space adjacent to the Third Base Plaza into Pass and Stow, a new area that features an outdoor beer garden and bar, Foundry Pizza serving brick-oven pizza, a family-friendly sports pub, 44 TVs to catch game action, and more. The offseason upgrades also include a 120-seat Shake Shack.

Bill Joel Returns to Citizens Bank Park

On Friday, the Philadelphia Phillies and Live Nation Philadelphia announced Billy Joel, the Piano Man, would be returning to Citizens Bank Park for his sixth consecutive annual show scheduled for May 24 — a few weeks after his 70th birthday.  Read more here.

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Congratulations to @billyjoel on being named our first music franchise! Join us at Citizens Bank Park on Friday, May 24 as we celebrate a record-breaking sixth consecutive year with the Piano Man!

Tickets go on sale 1/11: https://t.co/YydLBQuagX

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— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) January 3, 2019

Citizens Bank Park Improvements Include ‘The Yard’ Mini Ballpark

The Philadelphia Phillies are taking the fan experience to the next level this season with several new attractions at Citizens Bank Park.  The largest enhancement to the ballpark is The Yard, a 13,000-square-foot “major league” park that delivers an interactive baseball experience that literally gets kids in the game.  Read more and watch video here.

Upgrades Underway at Citizens Bank Park

Back in early October at his state-of-the-team news conference, Philadelphia Phillies president Andy MacPhail hinted that “investments in the ballpark and in the fan experience” are soon on the horizon for the oldest venue in the National League East, Citizens Bank Park.  Read more here.

Phillies to Introduce ‘Zoom Food’ Kiosks

Philadelphia Phillies fans can get ballpark food faster, with new food-ordering kiosks making their debut this season at Citizens Bank Park.  Read more and view rendering here.

Phillies Host Food and Fashion Preview Party at Citizens Bank Park

The Philadelphia Phillies unveiled a plethora of new food and fashion for the 2017 season on Monday evening at Citizen’s Bank Park.  Read more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.

Newly Branded Wine for Phillies Fans

Chaddsford Winery, located in Delaware County, unveiled a newly branded blend called “Phillies Wine.”  It is available at Citizens Bank Park, home of the Philadelphia Phillies, and at select retailers in the tri-state area.  A “Phillies Wine Weekend” is scheduled for April 18th and 19th at the winery.  Read more and watch news report here.

Phillies Unveil New Food Items and Other Ballpark Features

The “What’s New at Citizens Bank Park Preview Party” was held on Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park, and new food items took center stage.  Read more here.

Introducing Jake's Way Back Burgers to Citizens Bank Park. Behold the Triple Triple!!!! pic.twitter.com/w0qrjY2V86

— philliesphood (@philliesphood) March 31, 2015

All About Becoming a Phillies Ballgirl

Over 70 young women tried out this past Friday in hopes of becoming a Philadelphia Phillies Ballgirl at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia (PA).  Eight to 10 women will be selected for the team.  Read more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.

Ballpark Quirks: Citizens Bank Park’s Ashburn Alley

In a series called “Ballpark Quirks,” Sports Illustrated takes a look at the distinctive features and oddities that make up each of MLB’s 30 parks.  Up now: Citizens Bank Park’s Ashburn Alley.  Read more and view photos here.

New This Season at Citizens Bank Park

A slate of new food items, merchandise and promotion items were on display Monday at Citizens Bank Park, home of the Philadelphia Phillies, including cheesesteak nachos and Phanatic bobbleheads of the month.  Read more here.  View press release here.  View photos here and here.

Phillies Announce Plans to Celebrate 10 Years at CBP, Unveil Logo

PRESS RELEASE – The Phillies will honor their 10 seasons of baseball at Citizens Bank Park and celebrate the milestone with new features and fan experiences throughout the 2014 season.

What’s Hot This Season at Citizens Bank Park, Home of the Phillies

PRESS RELEASE – Just when Phillies flair and flavor couldn’t get any better, it has. Earlier today, the Phillies and ARAMARK, Citizens Bank Park’s exclusive concessionaire and merchandise partner, announced the latest enhancements to the ballpark’s food, fashion, and merchandise lineup for the 2013 season.

The Ballpark Experience: An Artist’s Perspective

Max Mason is an artist who has painted a number of works displayed at Citizens Bank Park, home of the Philadelphia Phillies.  He loves baseball, but his ballpark experience is different than most fans.  Read more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.

Phillies Ballpark Readies for 2012 Winter Classic

Citizens Bank Park, home of the Philadelphia Phillies, will host the NHL’s 2012 Winter Classic on Jan. 2 at 1:00 p.m. EST between the Philadelphia Flyers and the New York Rangers.  Check out a time lapse video here of the field being transformed into an outdoor hockey rink.

Philly Gets Outdoor NHL Hockey in 2012

The Philadelphis Flyers will reportedly face off against the New York Rangers at Citizens Bank Park, home of the Philadelphia Phillies, for the NHL’s fifth annual Winter Classic on Monday, January 2, 2012.  Read more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.

PETA Lists Top 10 Vegetarian-Friendly MLB Ballparks

The group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is back again with its list of Top-10 vegetarian-friendly ballparks in Major League Baseball.  AT&T Park, home of the San Francsico Giants, took the top spot, knocking out last year’s champ, Citizens Bank Park, home of the Philadelphia Phillies.  View list here.

New Citizens Bank Ballpark Bankers Selected

PRESS RELEASE – Citizens Bank announced today the names of the 60 colleagues who have been selected for the 2011 Citizens Bank Ballpark Banker team. Ballpark Bankers are Citizens Bank colleagues who work as customer service ambassadors during all Philadelphia Phillies home games.

PhillieBot to Throw Out Ceremonial First Pitch on Wednesday

As part of a Science Day tomorrow at Citizens Bank Park, home of the Philadelphia Phillies, a robot designed by engineers at the University of Pennsylvania will thrown out the ceremonial first pitch.  Read more and view photo here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.

Yogen Früz Invades Phillies’ Ballpark

Interested in topping off your heavy ballpark smorgasbord gluttonfest with a light, nutritious and delectable fruit and frozen yogurt or sorbet treat?  Head over to Citizens Bank Park, home of the Philadephia Phillies, and hit one of the two new Yogen Früz kiosks.  Since 1986, health conscious Yogen Früz has expanded to over 1,200 locations in 25 countries.  Read more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.