Phillies Sell Out First Intrasquad Game with 31,000 Fans at Citizens Bank Park

The Philadelphia Phillies are hosting their inaugural "Red October On-Deck Intrasquad Game" at Citizens Bank Park, which sold out rapidly with over 31,000 tickets sold, surpassing the initially planned capacity of 20,000 due to overwhelming demand. Tickets were priced at $10 each, with proceeds benefiting Phillies Charities. The seven-inning exhibition game, designed to replicate the energy of a playoff atmosphere, will include player introductions, alumni appearances, and visits from the Phillie Phanatic, aiming to prepare the team for the upcoming National League Division Series opener. Phillies Senior Vice President of Ticket Operations John Weber praised the fans for creating an electric atmosphere that boosts player energy. This event marks a new tradition for the Phillies, who previously held closed-door scrimmages, now embracing fan involvement to simulate playoff conditions. Similar intrasquad games are also being held by other MLB teams like the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners to engage fans and prepare players for postseason play.