Fightin Phils to Play as Los Luchadores on Seven "Taco Tuesdays" in 2026

(Reading, PA) – In connection with Minor League Baseball’s “Copa de la Diversion” initiative, the Reading Fightin Phils are once again excited to play as “Los Luchadores de Reading,” during Tuesday home games throughout the 2026 season, also known as “Taco Tuesday” at FirstEnergy Stadium.

Reading first introduced Los Luchadores jerseys prior to the planned 2020 season. It came a part of Minor League Baseball’s Copa de la Diversión, or “Fun Cup.” It was designed to embrace the culture and values that resonate most with participating teams' local U.S. Hispanic/Latino communities. The Fightin Phils introduced a brand-new Los Luchadores jersey prior to the 2024 season.

Sponsors of Taco Tuesday in 2026 include, Savage Auto Group, Visions Federal Credit Union and Penn Medical Home Health Care. Tacos will also be availble to fans thanks to Brooklyn Place.

Taco Tuesday's will feature the R-Phils wearing their “Los Luchadores” jerseys, Hispanic/Latino food, and music, in addition to other cultural elements around the ballpark. The “Los Luchadores” logo was introduced by the R-Phils in November of 2019.

In 2026, the R-Phils, also known on Fridays as Los Luchadores de Reading, will host seven Taco Tuesday's this season. The dates are as follows:

Apr. 21, June 9, June 16, June 30, Aug. 11, Aug. 28 (Friday) and Sept. 8

Many of our Taco Tuesdays also feature exciting promotions and you can see our full promotional schedule HERE.

The Luchador mask logo pays tribute to some of the most notable elements of the city of Reading. Embodied in the Luchador's mask is Reading's Pagoda, surrounded by 23 sun rays representing the Latin American countries and Puerto Rico. Down the bridge of the nose is Reading's Fire Tower. Home plate serves as the Luchador's mouth, with FirstEnergy Stadium's façade creating the upper lip. Below the chin are train tracks, symbolic of the historic Reading Railroad, and along the side are baseball seams, a nod to Baseballtown's rich history.

Fans can also purchase “Los Luchadores” apparel at the R-Phils Team Store or by going online HERE.

The Fightin Phils return to FirstEnergy Stadium to open the 2026 season on Tuesday, April 7 at 6:45 p.m., against the Hartford Yard Goats, Double-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies. Single-game tickets are now on sale and can be purchased at rphils.com/tickets, by calling 610-370-BALL or in-person at the Customer's Bank Ticket Office.

The 2026 R-Phils season is presented by Pepsi. Follow the Fightin Phils on Twitter @ReadingFightins, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Instagram @Fightins.