Phillies Announce 2025 Spring Training Schedule

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — As the baseball season continues, Philadelphia Phillies fans are encouraged to start planning for the upcoming Spring Training in 2025. The Phillies will kick off their training on February 22 in Lakeland, Florida, with a matchup against the Detroit Tigers. This marks the beginning of an exciting season for fans eager to see their team in action. The Phillies will host their Grapefruit League home opener at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater on February 23, where they will face the Baltimore Orioles. A highlight of the training schedule includes the "Breakout Game" on March 14, featuring Phillies prospects competing against those from the Pittsburgh Pirates at the same venue. Additionally, fans can look forward to a St. Patrick's Day game on March 17, where the Phillies will take on the Toronto Blue Jays. Throughout Spring Training, the Phillies will play a total of 31 games, with 16 of them held at BayCare Ballpark. The final game of the training season is set for March 24, where the team will face the Tampa Bay Rays. Following Spring Training, the Phillies will commence their regular season on March 27 against the Washington Nationals, with their first home game at Citizens Bank Park scheduled for March 31 against the Colorado Rockies. While tickets for these games are not yet available, fans are encouraged to stay tuned for updates on ticket sales and the full schedule.