The Philadelphia Phillies have been working in Clearwater, Florida, since Valentine's Day and as we move closer to St. Patrick's Day, opening day is just around the corner.

It's closer than you think with the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers opening the season in Seoul, South Korea.

When is MLB opening day?

The MLB season will begin next week with the Seoul Series on March 20 and 21. The series will feature the Padres and Dodgers.

When is MLB opening day in the United States?

Opening day in the United States is March 28, and all 30 teams will be playing. The first game of the season will be in New York. Here are the opening day matchups:

• Milwaukee Brewers at New York Mets, 1:10 p.m.

• Los Angeles Angels at Baltimore Orioles, 3:05 p.m.

• Atlanta Braves at Philadelphia Phillies, 3:05 p.m.

• Washington Nationals at Cincinnati Reds, 4:10 p.m.

• San Francisco Giants at San Diego Padre, 4:10 p.m.

• St. Louis Cardinals at Los Angeles Dodgers, 4:10 p.m.

• Toronto Blue Jays at Tampa Bay Rays, 4:10 p.m.

• Minnesota Twins at Kansas City Royals, 4:10 p.m.

• Detroit Tigers at Chicago White Sox, 4:10 p.m.

• Pittsburgh Pirates at Miami Marlins, 4:10 p.m.

• New York Yankees at Houston Astros, 4:10 p.m.

• Chicago Cubs at Texas Rangers, 7:35 p.m.

• Cleveland Guardians at Oakland Athletics, 10:07 p.m.

• Colorado Rockies at Arizona Diamondbacks, 10:10 p.m.

• Boston Red Sox at Seattle Mariners, 10:10 p.m.

When is Phillies opening day 2024?

The Philadelphia Phillies will open the season at 3:05 p.m. March 28 against National League East rival Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park.

Are the Phillies playing abroad this season?

Yes, the Phillies will face NL East rival New York Mets in the London Series.

The Phillies and Mets will play at London Stadium on June 8 and 9. It will be the Phillies' first games overseas as part of MLB's plan to expand its international footprint that began in 1996 in Mexico.

What are the key MLB regular season dates after opening day?

After opening day, there are a few in-season events worth noting

• April 15: Jackie Robinson Day

• April 27-28: Mexico City Series between Houston and Colorado

• June 2: Lou Gehrig Day

• June 20: St. Louis vs. San Francisco at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, the oldest professional ballpark in the United States

• July 16: All-Star Game at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas

• Sept. 15: Roberto Clemente Day

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What is the Phillies promotional schedule for 2024?

Here are days you may want to head out to Citizens Bank Ballpark.

• Phillies home opener: Thursday, March 28 at 3:05 p.m. against the Atlanta Braves. All fans receive a Phillies scarf.

• Opening night: Saturday, March 30 at 4:05 p.m. against the Atlanta Braves. Fans 15 and older receive a McDonald's Opening Night Phillies T-shirt.

• Cavity Busters Kids Opening Day: Sunday, April 14 at 1:35 p.m. against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Children 14 and under receive a sleeveless hoodie.

• Citizens Phanatic Birthday: Sunday, April 21 at 1:35 p.m. against the Chicago White Sox. Children 14 and under receive Phanatic mittens.

• Mother's Appreciation Day: Sunday, May 5 at 2:05 p.m. against the San Francisco Giants. Women 15 and older receive a ladies bucket hat.

• Independence Blue Cross Senior Stroll the Bases (fans 55 and older): Monday, May 6 at 4:05 p.m. against the San Francisco Giants.

• Johnson Controls Bryson Stott Bobble Figurine: Friday, May 17 at 6:40 p.m. against the Washington Nationals. All fans receive a Bryson Stott bobble figurine.

• Phanatic About Reading Day: Sunday, May 19 at 1:35 p.m. against the Washington Nationals. Children 14 and younger receive a Phanatic children's book.

• Phillies double-decker bus giveaway: Saturday, June 1 at 7:15 p.m. against the St. Louis Cardinals. Children 14 and younger receive a Phillies double-decker bus.

• Sunglasses Day: Wednesday, June 5 at 4:05 p.m. against the Milwaukee Brewers. All fans will receive a pair of Phillies sunglasses.

• Kids Run the Bases: Wednesday, June 19 at 1:05 p.m. against the San Diego Padres

• Cole Hamels Retirement Night: Friday, June 21 at 6:40 p.m. against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Fans 15 and older receive a 2009 National League Champions replica ring.

• Riley Green Postgame Concert: Saturday, June 22 at 4:05 p.m. against the Arizona Diamondbacks. For all fans.

• Chevrolet Father's Appreciation Day: Sunday, June 23 at 1:35 p.m. against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Men 15 and older receive a men's hat.

• Xfinity Fireworks Show: Thursday, June 27 at 6:20 p.m. against the Miami Marlins

• Xfinity Fireworks Show: Friday, June 28 at 6:20 p.m. against the Miami Marlins

• Chick-fil-A 1980s Retro Night: Thursday, July 11 at 6:05 p.m. against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Children 14 and younger receive a Phillies bullpen cart.

• Sustainable Phillies Cap: Friday, July 12 at 6:40 p.m. against the Oakland Athletics. All fans receive a sustainable Phillies cap.

• Coca-Cola Photo Day: Saturday, July 13 4:05 p.m. against the Oakland Athletics. Fans will have limited access to the field to take photos of their favorite players.

• PECO Trea Turner Bobble Figurine: Friday, July 26 at 6:40 p.m. against the Cleveland Guardians. All fans receive a Trea Turner bobble figurine.

• Kaskade Postgame Concert: Saturday, July 27 at 6:05 p.m. against the Cleveland Guardians.

• Philadelphia Water Ice Kyle Schwarber "Schwarbomb" Beach Towel: Sunday, July 28 at 1:35 p.m. against the Cleveland Guardians. Children 14 and younger receive a Kyle Schwarber "Schwarbomb" beach towel.

• Kids Run the Bases: Wednesday, July 31 at 12:35 p.m. against the New York Yankees

• Miller Lite Floppy Hat: Thursday, Aug. 15 at 6:40 p.m., against the Washington Nationals. Fans 21 and older will receive a Phillies floppy hat.

• Toyota Phillies Wall of Fame Night: Saturday, Aug. 17 at 6:05 p.m. against the Washington Nationals

• Toyota Phillies Alumni Day: Sunday, Aug. 18 at 1:35 p.m. against the Washington Nationals

• Goya Latino Family Celebration: Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 6:40 p.m. against the Houston Astros.

• Independence Blue Cross Senior Stroll the Bases: Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 4:05 p.m. against the Houston Astros.

• GIANT Family Day/Phanatic Lunch Bag: Sunday, Sept. 15 at 1:35 p.m. against the New York Mets. Children 14 and under will receive a Phillie Phanatic lunch bag.

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