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Red October Brings NLDS to Citizens Bank Park With New Eats, Extra Trains and Fan Fest

Early spending lifts small businesses across Philadelphia.

Overview

  • The Phillies host the Dodgers in NLDS Games 1 and 2 at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday at 6:38 p.m. and Monday, with the club releasing a full fan lineup for the opener.
  • SEPTA will run Broad Street Line sports express trains every 10 minutes starting at 3 p.m. on Saturday and again from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Monday to handle game-day crowds.
  • Aramark rolled out eight fall-themed specials and a mini 9-9-9 challenge, with items including pumpkin spice boneless wings, pierogi poutine, a dulce de leche shake topped with an apple cider donut, turkey-stuffed eggrolls, and a s'mores espresso martini.
  • The team will stage a free pregame block party at 3:30 p.m. with DJ HBK, rides and food trucks, distribute rally towels at the gates, and feature first pitch by Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt with game ceremony performances announced.
  • The New Era Phillies Team Store is selling exclusive Red October merchandise, and local retailers report sales gains, with some citing increases of up to about 40% tied to playoff demand.