Important dates leading up to Opening Day

Reading, PA -- The Reading Phillies 43rd season begins soon. Listed here are the important dates leading up to Opening Day. Full and partial season seat plans as well as group and picnic outings are available now. 

Mon., 2/9: Individual tickets to the Reading Eagle Pool Pavilion and Fairgrounds Square Mall 3B Picnic Area go on sale; Tickets for specialty nights at the Reading Eagle Pool Pavilion go on sale (Family Days, Rib Fests, Beer Fests, College Night and Bark in the Park).

Thurs., 2/12: All seats go on sale for the Capital BlueCross R-Phils vs. IronPigs Exhibition Game for just $5, game to benefit Baseballtown Charities.

Fri., 2/13: Screwball to deliver roses/jerseys for Valentine’s Day to fans that purchased Valentine’s Day Package.

Sat., 2/14: Pitchers and catchers on the 40-man roster and non-roster invitees have first spring training workout.

Mon., 2/16: One day President’s Day sale on tickets for the home opener (4/9).

Tues., 2/17: Infielders and outfielders on the 40-man roster and non-roster invitees join pitchers and catchers.

Thurs., 2/19: All R-Phils individual game tickets go on sale online.

Wed., 2/25: First Major League spring training game vs. Pittsburgh (at Bradenton, FL).

Mon., 3/2: All R-Phils individual game tickets go on sale by phone (610-375-8469) and at FirstEnergy Stadium. Box Office hours - M-F: 8:30-4:30, SA 3/8-4/5: 10:00-2:00.

Wed., 3/4: Minor League staff reports.

Thurs., 3/5: World Baseball Classic Begins.

Fri., 3/6: Minor League pitchers and catchers report.

Mon., 3/9: Minor League infielders and outfielders join pitchers and catchers.

Wed., 3/11: First full squad Minor League workout.

Mon., 3/16: Minor League spring training games begin vs. affiliates from the Blue Jays, Rays and Yankees.

Mon., 3/23: World Baseball Classic Championship at Dodger Stadium (9:30 PM ET).

Sun., 4/5: R-Phils break camp. Philadelphia opens season at home vs. Atlanta (8:00 PM).

Tues., 4/7: Capital Blue Cross Reading vs. Lehigh Valley Exhibition Game for Baseballtown Charities at 6:35 PM.

Thurs., 4/9: Opening Day – Reading vs. Harrisburg Senators at 7:05 PM. Phillies World Champion blanket for the first 2,500 adults.

This information was posted on February 9, 2009