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The Philadelphia Phillies, one of the oldest franchises in Major League Baseball, were founded in 1883, and have played in the National League East Division since 1969. Their home ballpark has been Citizens Bank Park since 2004, based in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just want to catch the Philadelphia Phillies game tonight, this guide has all the information you need.

What Channel is the Phillies Game on Tonight?

NBC Sports Philadelphia is the host of most Phillies games. The regional sports network covers the Philadelphia metropolitan area, most notably, the Phillies, the 76ers (NBA), and the Flyers (NHL), as well as local collegiate action. Any games not shown on NBC Sports Philadelphia will be carried on the MLB’s primary broadcasting partners, such as:

  • ESPN: Select nationally broadcast MLB games and Sunday Night Baseball.
  • TBS: Tuesday Night MLB games throughout the regular season.
  • FOX: 20 Saturday late afternoon or evening games, and four Thursday night games.
  • MLB Network: 26 MLB Network Showcase games - blackout restrictions apply for in-market fans.

How to Stream Phillies Games Online

If you are already subscribed to a provider that includes NBC Sports Philadelphia in their channel portfolio, then you can stream Phillies games on the NBC Sports App or website. If not, you will need to upgrade your TV streaming experience by subscribing to either Fubo TV, DirectTV Stream, or YouTube TV, which all feature NBC Sports Philadelphia and the national broadcasting channels you need. With one of these, you will never have to worry about not being able to watch the Philadelphia Phillies live on TV today.

If you live outside the Phillies’ broadcast region, or are such a big fan of the sport that you want access to every single game, then MLB.TV is the service for you. This gives fans a great way to watch every out-of-market game live. However, blackout restrictions apply for in-market games, meaning you'll have to wait for the replay.

If you want to go down a different route, there are some streaming services that air select games throughout the season, with the benefit of also boasting additional sports and entertainment content to enjoy. These come with varying prices and free trial offers, so it is definitely worth some research.

  • ESPN+: One out-of-market game per day throughout the regular season
  • Roku: MLB Sunday Leadoff - Broadcasting early Sunday afternoon games during the regular season.
  • Fox Sports App: Stream any games shown on FOX, but requires a TV provider login.
  • TBS Sports App: Stream Tuesday night games on TBS.
  • Apple TV+: Stream Friday Night Baseball exclusive games.

Home of the Phillies

With such a long history, the Phillies have had a few different homes through the years. The team spent 30-plus years at Connie Mack Stadium (1938-70) before another three decades-plus at Veterans Stadium (1971-2003). The current Phillies home is Citizens Bank Park, which opened in 2004. It is located in the Philadelphia Sports Complex and includes venues for the city’s other professional sports teams. Citizens Bank Park seats 42,792 spectators for Phillies games.

History of the Phillies

The early Phillies struggled to find success. The franchise’s first taste of a championship came in 1915 when the team won the NL but lost in the World Series to Boston. Another MLB league championship would come in 1950, but the Phillies didn’t attain real success until the late 1970s. The franchise has won 11 NL East Division titles, the first of which came in 1976. The Phillies won the division in 1976, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1983, 1993, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011. Philadelphia captured the NL pennant in 1915, 1950, 1980, 1983, 1993, 2008, and 2009. The 1980 and 2008 teams were the only Phillies teams to win World Series championships. The earliest of stars for the Phillies was pitcher Robin Roberts, who played 14 years in Philadelphia. He was a seven-time All-Star, a four-time MLB wins leader, and twice was the MLB strikeout leader. All were accomplished as a member of the Phillies. Roberts, who won 286 career games, is only MLB pitcher to beat the Braves when they were in Boston, Milwaukee, and Atlanta. During the Phillies great success of the late 1970s and early 1980s, left-handed pitcher Steve Carlton was a big reason why Philadelphia was so good. After winning a World Series while in St. Louis, Carlton played 15 seasons in Philadelphia. He helped the Phillies win the 1980 World Series. Carlton was a seven-time All-Star selection for the Phillies and he won the NL Cy Young Award four times (1972, 19977, 1980, and 1982). Carlton won 329 games in his career and remains fourth all-time in strikeouts. Carlton’s teammate, third baseman Mike Schmidt, was part of a powerful Phillies offense at the time. Schmidt was also part of the 1980 World Series team. He was a 12-time All-Star and won the NL MVP three times (1980, 1981, and 1986). He is considered one of the greatest third basemen off all-time. He was just as good in the field – 10 Gold Glove Awards – as he was at the plate. Schmidt led the NL in home runs in eight different seasons and finished his career with 548.