Philadelphia Phillies end Dollar Dog Night promotion, replace it with BOGO night
The Philadelphia Phillies, trying to have a "positive experience for all fans in attendance," have decided to replace Dollar Dog Night with Hatfield Phillies Franks BOGO Nights.
After a 27-year run of Dollar Dog Night, the Phillies are offering fans the ability to buy one hot dog and get another for free. The cost of a hot dog at Citizens Bank Park is $5.
The BOGO nights are:
Tuesday, April 2, vs. Cincinnati Reds at 6:40 p.m.
Tuesday, April 16, vs. Colorado Rockies at 6:40 p.m.
Last year during Dollar Dog Night, a food fight broke out at Citizens Bank Ballpark and was caught on social media. Phillies fans were caught on social media holding a food fight with hot dogs.
Everyone's throwing hot dogs. The "here come the pretzels" moment has come to life. pic.twitter.com/T5eLBGVnUF
— Sixto Lezcano (@mleif) April 12, 2023
little did i know that this would indeed be the final dollar dog night https://t.co/StSAj6jXYj pic.twitter.com/JuktWRZlY5
— bud (@budchristmascan) February 29, 2024
The ending of the beloved promotion did not sit well as fans took to social media.
More proof that the economy is not getting better. Dollar Dog nights were always a big draw at CBP. THANKS @JoeBiden pic.twitter.com/6ySifPlewL
— James REILLY (@Reilsx369) February 29, 2024
The hardest goodbyes are the ones you don’t see coming. RIP dollar dog night. Forever in my heart. pic.twitter.com/GFqqkOc2Wp
— Haley Taylor Simon (@Haleytsimon) February 29, 2024
Some fans were understanding of Phillies' move and blamed rowdy fans for the decision.
If you’re blaming the Phillies for this dollar dog night thing, you’re just dumb. Stupid drunk fans couldn’t control themselves and ruined it for everyone. The Phillies had no choice after that shit. I think it’s a good compromise.
— Deanna Rapanaughty (@deannnnamarieee) February 29, 2024
I love a dollar dog night, but people ruined it last year by throwing them in the crowd and onto the field. It’ll definitely be a better fan experience to not get hit in the head with a hot dog mid-game.
— Lindsay (@Lindsay_L0u) February 29, 2024
If you're upset dollar dog night is gone, it's because you never went to dollar dog night. It was awful https://t.co/5D8eJPlROh
— Boles (@icecreamboles) February 29, 2024
Of course, others were just pleased not to be tempted by gluttony.
worst heart burn i ever had was after eating 9 dollar dogs in a half inning back in 2008. Still haunts me to this day.
— JB (@JLikesSports) February 29, 2024
Philadelphia Phillies add other promotions
Along with BOGO Nights, the Phillies have added several additional promotions to the 2024 schedule.
Among the biggest is a Phillies double-decker bus giveaway for children 14 and younger on Saturday, June 1. The Phillies face the St. Louis Cardinals at 7:15 p.m.
“With so much excitement surrounding the club’s upcoming London Series, our promotional team has added two London-themed giveaways to the 2024 lineup including a Double Decker Bus for children 14 and under on June 1 and Sunglasses for all fans on June 5, both presented by SEI,” said Phillies Senior Vice President of Ticket Operations & Projects John Weber said in a release.
The other additions are:
Independence Blue Cross Senior Stroll the Bases (fans 55 and older) — Monday, May 6, vs. San Francisco Giants, 4:05 p.m.
Sunglasses presented by SEI (all fans) — Wednesday, June 5, vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 4:05 p.m.
Coca-Cola Photo Day (limited field access) — Saturday, July 13, vs. Oakland Athletics, 4:05 p.m.
Miller Lite Floppy Hat (fans 21 and over) — Thursday, Aug. 15, vs. Washington Nationals, 6:40 p.m.
Goya Latino Family Celebration (all fans) — Tuesday, Aug. 27, vs. Houston Astros, 6:40 p.m.
GIANT Family Day/Phanatic Lunch Bag (children 14 years and younger) — Sunday, Sept. 15, vs. New York Mets, 1:35 p.m.
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This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Philadelphia Phillies Dollar Dog Night ends. Here's what replaces it
