Philadelphia Phillies opening-day tickets are sold out. How to still get them
The day is finally arriving for the Philadelphia Phillies.
After a long offseason preparing for another run toward an elusive third World Series title, the Phillies open the season Thursday against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park. Game time is scheduled for 3:05 p.m.
Philadelphia Phillies opening-day tickets
According to the Phillies website, the opening day is sold out. However, if you want to go, resale websites like SeatGeek and StubHub have tickets available. Ticket prices on these sites are set by the seller.
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On StubHub, a single ticket is ranging from $125 in Section 301, Row 1 to $649 for tickets in Section 136, Row 7.
On SeatGeek, a single ticket is ranging from $161 in Terrace Deck 416, Row 17 to $5,775 for Section 103, Row 12.
Phillies opening-day weather forecast
The weather isn't looking good for opening day. After a rainy Wednesday, things aren't looking much better for Thursday.
The Accuweather.com forecast is calling for a 55% chance of rain Thursday afternoon with temperatures around 57 degrees. Winds out of the northwest at 10 mph will make it feel like 53 degrees.
If the game is postponed because of rain it will be made up Friday.
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Who is the Phillies' opening-day starter?
Zack Wheeler will be the Phillies' opening-day starter, breaking a streak of six consecutive opening-day starts by Aaron Nola.
Wheeler agreed to a three-year contract extension this month worth $126 million. Wheeler was 13-6 last season with the Phillies and finished sixth in Cy Young voting while also earning a Gold Glove. He had a 3.61 ERA and struck out 212 batters. He averaged nine strikeouts per nine innings and had a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 5.4.
Atlanta will counter with ace Spencer Strider. Strider was 20-5 last season with 281 strikeouts and a 3.86 ERA. Strider was 4-0 with a 2.42 ERA against the Phillies during the regular season last year. In the postseason against the Phillies, he's 0-3 with a 5.40 ERA.
What is the Phillies promotional schedule 2024?
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 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, 7:15 p.m. against the St. Louis Cardinals at 7:15 p.m. Children 14 and younger receive a Phillies double-decker bus.
Sunglasses Day: Wednesday, June 5, 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. 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, 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, 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, 1:35 p.m. against the New York Mets. Children 14 and under will receive a Phillie Phanatic lunch bag.
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