The Philadelphia Phillies open their season today against the Texas Rangers. Here's how to how watch, buy tickets and get to the ballpark.

The Philadelphia Phillies will play the first of 162 games on Thursday against the Texas Rangers at Citizens Bank Park.

For the 2026 season, opening day for Major League Baseball is Wednesday, March 25. The Phillies home opener against the Texas Rangers is at 4:15 p.m. Thursday, March 26 at Citizens Bank Park.

A familiar face is returning to NBC Sports Philadelphia for Sunday’s Phillies game. World Series MVP Cole Hamels, “Hollywood” to those who played with him, is back for his second season calling a handful of games for the network,

This season, the menus and merchandise at the home of the reigning NL East Champs are being elevated to “All-Star” levels.

Opening Day has arrived as the Philadelphia Phillies host the Texas Rangers at Citizens Bank Park to kick off the 2026 season. After a winter of anticipation, South Philly will be rocking this afternoon for a cross-league showdown featuring a marquee pitching matchup between Cristopher Sánchez and Nathan Eovaldi.

The announcers will be Matt Vasgersian, former Mets pitcher Al Leiter and former Pirates and Mets infielder Neil Walker. NBC is planning to use local analysts alongside its regular play-by-play voices this season,