R-Phils Drop Initial Promo Schedule!
The Reading Fightin Phils, the Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, pride themselves on affordable, family fun. Ticket prices will remain the same as last year and, of course, parking continues to be free! The team is so excited to release their 2022 promotional schedule which includes numerous giveaways, fireworks,
The Reading Fightin Phils, the Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, pride themselves on affordable, family fun. Ticket prices will remain the same as last year and, of course, parking continues to be free! The team is so excited to release their 2022 promotional schedule which includes numerous giveaways, fireworks, specialty jerseys, and theme nights. As always, this is not a comprehensive list and is subject to change. More promotions will be announced in the weeks leading up to Opening Day.
The fun in Baseballtown begins Friday, April 8 at 6:45 p.m. against the Somerset Patriots (Yankees). The game is the first of 69 home games for the Fightins at FirstEnergy Stadium. Reading wraps up their season at home on Sunday, September 11th.
Individual ticket sales for all games during the 2022 season go on sale Friday, March 4 at 9 a.m. Fans can purchase tickets online at rphils.com/tickets or calling the Weidenhammer Ticket Office during normal office hours at 610-370-BALL.
Everyone loves something for free and the R-Phils are happy to oblige. With giveaways for both adults and kids, there is something for everyone at America’s Classic Ballpark!
Giveaways
Fri, April 8: Opening Night R-Phils Long Sleeve T-Shirt (A3,000)
Tues, May 10: 19th Annual Morning Game, R-Phils Black “R-Train” Hat (A2,000)
Sun, May 15: Belated Mother’s Day “R-Phils #1 Mom” T-Shirt (W1,500, 18+)
Sun, May 29: Color Your Own Crazy Hot Dog Vendor Draw String Back Pack (K1,500)
Sun, June 12: R-Phils Play Ball Weekend T-Shirt (K 2,000)
Tues, June 14 R-Phils Flag Day Patriotic T-Shirt (A2,000)
Sun, June 19 Father's Day R-Phils #1 Dad T-Shirt (M2,000, 18+),
Tues, June 28: R-Phils “Cheeseburger in Baseballtown” T-Shirt (A2,000)
Tues, July 12: Fan Vote T-Shirt (A2,000)
Sun, July 17: Crazy Hot Dog Vendor T-Shirt (K2,000)
Wed, Aug 3: R-Phils Mike Schmidt Replica Jersey (A2,500)
Sun, Aug 7: R-Phils Mascot Band Kids Cup (K2,000)
Sat, August 20: 24th Annual Harley Night, R-Phils Harley Game Cap Giveaway (A2,500), Fireworks
Sun, August 21: R-Phils Vegetable Race & Evil Candy T-Shirt (K2,000)
Tues, August 23: R-Phils Bryson Stott T-Shirt (A2,000)
Wed, August 24: Baseballtown T-Shirt (A2,000)
Sun, August 28: Reading Hot Dogs T-Shirt (K 2,000)
Tues, September 6: Pride Night R-Phils Rainbow Lanyard (First 1,200)
Bobbleheads
Sun, April 10: Zack Hample Appearance w/ Autograph & Photo Session Available, w/ VERY Limited-Edition Zack Hample R-Phils Bobble Head
Wed, June 8: Appearance by Wrestling Hall of Famer Kevin Nash w/ Photo Session Available, Special Ticket Packages Available w/ Limited Edition Kevin Nash & Scott Hall Double Bobble Head
Theme/Specialty Nights
Fri, April 8: Opening Night! - R-Phils Long Sleeve T-Shirt (A3,000)
Tues, May 10: 19th Annual Morning Game- R-Phils Black “R-Train” Hat (A2,000)
Sun, May 15: Belated Mother’s Day/Breast Cancer Awareness - “R-Phils #1 Mom” T-Shirt (W1,500, 18+)
Tues, May 24: School Kid Education Day
Wed, May 25: Fightin Cancer Night with Appearance by Phillies PA Announcer Dan Baker
Fri, May 27: Stars and Stripes, Memorial Day Weekend - Fireworks
Sat, May 28: Stars and Stripes, Memorial Day Weekend -** Carpenter MEGA BLAST FIREWORKS - Largest Fireworks Show in Stadium History!**
Wed, June 8: Appearance by Wrestling Hall of Famer Kevin Nash w/ Photo Session Available, Special Ticket Packages Available w/ Limited Edition Kevin Nash & Scott Hall Double Bobble Head
Tues, June 14: Military Appreciation Night - R-Phils Flag Day Patriotic T-Shirt (A2,000)
Wed, June 15: Yuengling Celebration
Sun, June 19: Father’s Day Celebration - R-Phils #1 Dad T-Shirt (M2,000, 18+)
Wed, June 29: Gaming Celebration
Sat, July 2: Stars and Stripes - Carpenter MEGA BLAST FIREWORKS - Largest Fireworks Show in Stadium History!
Sun, July 3: Stars and Stripes - Carpenter MEGA BLAST FIREWORKS - Largest Fireworks Show in Stadium History!
Tues, August 2: Camp Kid Game
Wed, August 17: 50's Music Night Tribute to "The King" w/ Pre-Game Performance by Tribute Artist Jeff Krick Jr.
Sat, August 20: 24th Annual Harley Night - R-Phils Harley Game Cap Giveaway (A2,500), Fireworks
Tues, September 6: Pride Night - Pride Night R-Phils Rainbow Lanyard (First 1,200 fans)
Appearances
Sun, April 10: Zack Hample Appearance w/ Autograph & Photo Session Available, w/ VERY Limited-Edition Zack Hample R-Phils Bobble Head
Wed, May 25: Fightin Cancer Night with Appearance by Phillies PA Announcer Dan Baker
Wed, June 8: Appearance by Wrestling Hall of Famer Kevin Nash w/ Photo Session Available, Special Ticket Packages Available w/ Limited Edition Kevin Nash & Scott Hall Double Bobble Head
Wed, July 13: Phillie Phanatic Appearance
Tues, August 16: Phillie Phanatic Appearance
The Fightins post-game fireworks shows are considered the best displays in the region and this season will feature a total of 33 post-game shows and 6 Carpenter Mega Blast Fireworks!
Post-Game Fireworks Shows
Sat, April 9 - 5:15pm game
Fri, April 22 – 6:45pm game
Sat, April 23 – 6:45pm game
Fri, May 13 – 6:45pm game
Sat, May 14 – 6:45pm game
Thurs, May 26 - 6:45pm game
Fri, May 27 – 6:45pm game
Sat, May 28 – 6:45pm game, Carpenter MEGA BLAST FIREWORKS - Largest Fireworks Show in Stadium History! Memorial Day Weekend
Thurs, June 9 – 7:00pm game
Fri, June 10 – 7:00pm game
Sat, June 11 – 6:45pm game
Thurs, June 16 – 7:00pm game
Fri, June 17 – 7:00pm game
Sat, June 18 – 6:45pm game
Thurs, June 30 – 7:00pm game
Fri, July 1 – 7:00pm game
Sat, July 2 – 6:45pm, Carpenter MEGA BLAST FIREWORKS - Largest Fireworks Show in Stadium History!
Sun, July 3 – 6:45pm, Carpenter MEGA BLAST FIREWORKS - Largest Fireworks Show in Stadium History!
Thurs, July 14 – 7:00pm game
Fri, July 15 – 7:00pm game
Sat, July 16 – 6:45pm game
Thurs, August 4 – 7:00pm game
Fri, August 5 – 7:00pm game
Sat, Aug 6 – 6:45pm, Carpenter MEGA BLAST FIREWORKS - Largest Fireworks Show in Stadium History!
Thurs, August 18 – 7:00pm game
Fri, August 19 – 7:00pm game
Sat, August 20 – 6:45pm game
Thurs, August 25 – 7:00pm game
Fri, August 26 – 7:00pm game
Sat, Aug 27 – 6:45pm, Carpenter MEGA BLAST FIREWORKS - Largest Fireworks Show in Stadium History!
Fri, September 9 – 6:45pm game
Sat, September 10 – 6:45pm game
Sun, September 11 – 5:15pm game
The Reading Fightin Phils can’t wait to host beer tasting festivals at FirstEnergy Stadium, thanks to local sponsor Beer Wall on Penn. Join us at the ballpark to sit down, relax, and sip on some of your ice-cold favorites! We are pleased to offer this opportunity at five different games: April 22, May 10, June 9, June 30, and Aug 25.
There will be eight opportunities to use unused tickets throughout the 2022 season. The first five will come early on, April 19-21 and May 11-12. At these games fans may submit any unused ticket from a prior season, dating as far back as they can find! Reading will add three more unused ticket games on September 6-8 where fans can scan in any unused ticket from any season, including the 2022 season!
The R-Phils are proud to offer all Sunday games as ROG Kids Club dates. Every Sunday will feature a different mascot or character appearance where kids of all ages can have a meet and greet opportunity. Characters will take photos with the kids and, in some cases, sign autographs!
Season tickets and mini plans for the 2022 season are on sale now at the Weidenhammer Ticket Office at FirstEnergy Stadium. Individual game tickets will be available starting on Friday, March 4th. For information visit rphils.com or call 610-370-BALL. Please check rphils.com/tickets for the full promotion schedule as it is updated and to purchase tickets for the upcoming season. The Fightins are happy to announce that ticket prices will stay the same as last season!
America's Classic Ballpark is proud to be a part of Pennsylvania's Americana Region and was voted the #1 stadium in all of Double-A by MiLB's Ben Hill. Follow the R-Phils at rphils.com, on Twitter and TikTok at @ReadingFightins, on Instagram @fightins, and like them on Facebook viawww.facebook.com/fightinsfor all information.
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