R-Phils to Play as Los Luchadores on Fiesta Friday’s
(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 Friday home games throughout the 2025 season, also known as “Fiesta Friday” at FirstEnergy Stadium. Reading first introduced Los Luchadores
(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 Friday home games throughout the 2025 season, also known as “Fiesta Friday” 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 Fiesta Friday in 2025 include, Savage Auto Group, Visions Federal Credit Union, Kitay Law Offices, Cigar City Brewing, Carl’s Cards and Collectibles, Humane Pennsylvania, Star City Boxing and The American Diner.
Fiesta Friday’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 2025, the R-Phils, also known on Fridays as Los Luchadores de Reading, will host 11 Fiesta Friday’s this season. The dates are as follows:
Apr. 18, May 2, May 16, May 30, June 13, June 20, July 18, July 25, Aug. 15, Aug. 29 and Sept. 12
Many of our Fiesta Fridays also include exciting promotions, such as fireworks, giveaways and much more. 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 2025 season against the Portland Sea Dogs on Friday, April 4, at 6:45 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at rphils.com/tickets, by calling 610-370-BALL or in-person at the Customers Bank Ticket Office.
The 2025 R-Phils season is presented by Pepsi. Follow the Fightin Phils on Twitter @ReadingFightins, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Instagram @Fightins.