2025 Phillies Playoffs Guide: Parties, Promos & Limited-Edition Snacks

The Phillies kick off the series on home turf at Citizens Bank Park, facing the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday, October 4, 2025.

The first team to win three games of the best-of-five series will then head to the best-of-seven National League Championship Series (NLCS), which will then decide who plays in the World Series.

Here’s the breakdown of upcoming games, with some times still yet to be determined:

• Game 1: In Philadelphia, Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 6:38 p.m.
• Game 2: In Philadelphia, Monday, October 6, 2025, at 6:08 p.m.
• Game 3: In Los Angeles, Wednesday, October 8, 2025
• Game 4: In Los Angeles, Thursday, October 9, 2025, if necessary
• Game 5: In Philadelphia, Saturday, October 11, 2025, if necessary

The Phillies need a total of seven more wins to head to the World Series, and 11 more to become world champions.

We don’t want to jinx them, but if the Phils make it to the World Series, the first game is scheduled for Friday, October 24, 2025, with a tentative Game 7 on November 1, 2025.

That’s the question on everybody’s mind. Those of you lucky enough to have season tickets will have the easiest time securing seats for the playoffs.

If you aren’t a season ticket holder, you’ll need to register for the opportunity to buy a ticket. If you get selected through the lottery, you’ll get an invite to purchase tickets.

If you don’t get picked in the drawing, you can always try to buy resale tickets on SeatGeek, the Phillies’ official partner for resale tickets.

If you aren’t able to score tickets, you’ll still be able to watch and cheer on the home team. This round of the playoffs will be broadcast on TBS, but you can also watch through a variety of streaming services, such as MLB.TV.

Or, you can always find a Phillies watch party or head to one of Philly’s many sports bars to catch the games. See more on that below.

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All three of Garage Philadelphia’s locations — Fishtown, East Passyunk and Rittenhouse Square — will be hosting Phillies watch parties.

With more than 30 televisions at each location, there’s never a bad angle to watch the game while enjoying good vibes, tasty food and great drinks. The parties are first-come, first-served, so get there early for the best seats.

Eat, drink and putt while cheering on the Phils at Libertee Grounds, an indoor mini-golf spot with plenty of televisions.

Libertee has extended its Phillies specials — including $4 hot dogs and $20 Victory Brother Love pitchers — for the postseason, starting one hour before the games start.

All games will be shown with full audio, including in the outdoor beer garden (weather permitting).

Make a reservation at Resy to make sure you snag a guaranteed table. Walk-ins can grab any unclaimed tables.

Reserve your table at Sports & Social Philadelphia at Live! Casino Hotel for their game-day watch parties. Enjoy $5 Budweisers and specialty cocktails as you watch the game on one of the club’s 27 televisions, including a 52-foot big screen.

There’s also a FanDuel Sportsbook & Lounge, foosball, and a made-from-scratch menu of tasty treats to fuel your game day celebration.

Head to South Street Irish pub Paddy Whack’s to join the huge block party at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2025, for the first game in the series. Watch the game on the 30-foot TV truck parked outside the bar as you enjoy Phillies-themed frozen cocktails.

95.7 The Fanatic will be broadcasting on-site and getting the crowd hyped up. There will also be outdoor seating and kids activities, if you want to make it a family affair.

The next best thing to being at the game might just be watching it at the Live! Arena at Stateside Live!. Formerly Xfinity Live!, the popular South Philadelphia Sports Complex destination recently underwent a name change.

Game-watch reservations start 30 minutes before the first pitch and include food, drink, a server, and a special entry line. Watch the game on Live! Arena’s 58-foot television and enjoy in-game promotions.

Satisfy your taste buds with sweet and savory Phillies-themed treats and specials at local pubs, bakeries and restaurants.

• Famous 4th Street Delicatessen: Stock up on game-day grub at this iconic Philadelphia deli. Feed your sweet tooth with their Phillies-themed vanilla cookies or pick up sandwich and salad platters, boxed lunches and finger food for your tailgate or personal watch party.

• Madison K Cookies: The popular Northern Liberties bakery has created a Phillies party box with cupcakes, cookies and a variety of other sweet treats, perfect for any game-day watch parties.

• Termini Brothers: The team at South Philadelphia favorite Termini Brothers has been making their popular Phillies cupcakes since 2008.

• The Hayes: The sound will be on at The Hayes in Midtown Village. Enjoy $1 off drafts as you nosh on Red October Hot Sauce Wings and Phillies (chicken) Phingers.

• Square 1682: The game will also be on at Square 1682, the Rittenhouse Square restaurant inside the Kimpton Hotel Palomar. Enjoy $5 Polish hot dogs during all playoff games along with creative cocktails and a rotating beer list.

• Hard Rock Cafe: Head to the Hard Rock Cafe in Center City to sip on their Red October-tini, a blend of grenadine, lime juice, passion fruit and mango puree, orange juice, and Absolut Vanilia vodka.

• My Local Brew Works: Custom craft brewery My Local Brew Works has created the Philly Phinger to quench your thirst this Red October. Currently on tap at Butcher Bar (2034 Chestnut Street), the brew blends German and American flavor profiles for a hoppy Kolsch hybrid. Look for the beer to pop up at other spots, too, throughout the playoffs.

• McGillin’s Old Ale House: Watch the game at Philly’s oldest tavern while enjoying game-day food and drink specials, including their Phillie-tini, made with vanilla vodka, pineapple juice, cranberry juice and rimmed in Red October sugar.

• Red Owl Tavern: Sip on the Ring the Bell cocktail at this Historic District favorite. The drink blends pomegranate and lime with tequila and Aperol, garnished Philly-style with a pretzel chip.

• Yard’s Brewing: Grab a game-day table at Yard’s Brewing to watch the game while sampling the Philly Standard line of Schwarber-approved beer.

One of Philly’s most popular sports bars became even more popular after opening its newer Rittenhouse Square location (1921 Sansom Street), right before the Phillies began their four-year playoff streak. Coincidence? We think not.

97.5 The Fanatic will be at the Rittenhouse Square location on Monday, October 6, 2025 for a watch party. The Sansom Street spot serves up classic bar favorites (think wings, burgers, and mac and cheese) and game-day drink specials.

Not in Center City? Find other Cavanaugh’s locations in Headhouse Square and on the Delaware River waterfront.

Crabfries and baseball go together like the Phillie Phanatic and high jinks. Chickie’s & Pete’s super-sized South Philly location (1526 Packer Avenue) — a short walk from Citizens Bank Park — boasts three bars, a 14-foot television (perfectly sized for armchair umpires) and the venue’s signature Crabfries.

Not near South Philly? No worries: You can also score those crave-worthy fries and catch the games at a number of other Chickie’s & Pete’s locations throughout Greater Philadelphia.

A prime viewing spot for parents with li’l Phillies fans, Craft Hall features an indoor playground for the kiddos, plenty of TVs and an impressive 140-square-foot LED video wall perfect for viewing every big play.

During the game, enjoy food and drink specials, or dig into the built-for-sharing Jon’s Almost-Famous BBQ Tower.

There isn’t a bad seat in the house at South Street’s Founding Fathers Sports Bar & Grill, thanks to more than a dozen TVs lining the walls.

An expansive list of craft beers and a menu full of game-day specials (like sandwiches, wings and pizza) add to the atmosphere. Phils fans in the ’burbs can head to their Bensalem location (2900 Street Road).

If you’re looking to watch a game somewhere outside Philadelphia proper, chances are you’re near one of these hot-wing-centric sports bars. In addition to numerous suburban locations, P.J. Whelihan’s also has stands at Citizens Bank Park and Subaru Park.

Sports pub meets party club at this trendy spot in Center City. Catch the action on an enormous 12-foot-by-4-foot centerpiece LED screen, or on one of the other 32 HD TVs spread over three floors.

In addition to the game, the bar promises occasional halftime entertainment and regular promos — like the chance to snag free drinks. Keep an eye on the bar’s Instagram for more info.

Success in the postseason is all about fundamentals. Don’t overthink it: Stick to the basics, and grab Philly’s most famous sandwich at one of the spots below, or check out our full guide to where to find the best cheesesteaks in Philadelphia:

• Angelo’s Pizzeria South Philadelphia: Yes, the pizza is great, but this South Philly shop also serves up some of the best cheesesteaks around. Finely sliced steak, onions and gooey cheese (your choice of Whiz, cooper sharp, American or provolone) are piled high on a seeded Sarcone’s Bakery roll.

• Dalessandro’s Steaks & Hoagies: The lines snake around the corner daily with people in search of cheesesteaks at this Roxborough steak and hoagie shop. Dalessandro’s offers 19 different versions, from traditional beef to a variety of chicken cheesesteaks. They also have an extensive hoagie menu.

• Pat’s King of Steaks: The original home of the cheesesteak, this spot’s claim to fame is that its founder, Pat Olivieri, invented the steak sandwich in 1930. Since then, Pat’s has grown from a little stand at the southern end of South Philly’s Italian Market to one of the most famous cheesesteak shops in the world.

• Geno’s Steaks: It may be across the street from the oldest cheesesteak joint in town, but Geno’s Steaks remains a formidable competitor, going roll-for-roll with Pat’s for decades and fueling friendly competition at the cheesesteak capital of the world. The key to success for the 24/7 spot? Quality thinly sliced rib-eye steak for maximum juiciness, the freshest of onions and house-made bread. Oh, and you can’t miss it: Just follow the neon lights.

The Phillies are on a roll. And so are these delicious Philly sandwiches that come piled high with meat, cheese and all the fixin’s. You can’t go wrong with a game-day sandwich (or party tray) from these hoagie spots. Hungry for more? Check out our complete guide to where to find the best hoagies in Philadelphia.

• PrimoHoagies: A shop that got its start in South Philly, PrimoHoagies has expanded immensely in recent years. The sandwich chain has elevated the hoagie with a long list of delicious variants. There are multiple locations across the Philadelphia region, offering one-off sandwiches and plenty of catering options.
• Cosmi’s Deli: Open since 1932, this tiny corner deli in South Philly churns out some of the best cheesesteaks, hoagies and roast pork sandwiches in Philadelphia. With more than a dozen hoagies on the menu, it can be tough to choose. Order a hoagie tray to sample them all.
• Fink’s: Self-dubbed the “King of Gourmet Hoagies,” Fink’s offers its signature hoagie (the Original Italian) with two secret weapons: cotechino (fresh pork sausage) and a secret olive spread. The other gourmet hoagies, named for Northeast neighborhoods, similarly elevate traditional recipes with creative touches. The family-owned shop prides itself on offering affordable hoagie trays that can accommodate any party size.

Nostalgia is the name of the game at Mitchell & Ness.

The shop’s Center City flagship location overflows with stacks of throwback shirts, sweaters, hats and hoodies for all major sports teams, including the Phils.

If you’re heading to Citizens Bank Park to watch the game in person, don’t miss your chance to grab your updated Phillies gear at the team’s official apparel outpost.

Keep an eye on the store’s official Instagram account for hours and inventory updates.

This Old City shop features dozens of handmade items from local makers.

Always a great spot to snag Philly-themed gifts, the boutique has tons of Phillies-themed items, including bibs and onesies for the tiniest fans

This all-sports, gear-central chain of stores has three locations in Philadelphia — Broad Street (1406 Cecil B. Moore Avenue), Drexel (3250 Chestnut Street) and Roxborough (7162 Ridge Avenue) — and many more in the surrounding suburbs.

Grab your official MLB-licensed gear in any Phillies-styled jersey you’d like, along with clothes specifically made for Red October.

What’s old is new at this Midtown Village shop, which sells vintage-style shirts, hats and accessories for all of Philly’s major sports teams.

Not in the city proper? In addition to the flagship store in Center City, Phils’ fans can score vintage gear at Shibe shops in Wayne and West Chester.