What time is the Phillies game today? What to know about Phillies Opening Day 2025

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Opening Day is finally here!

While fans got a small taste of the start of the 2025 season with the "Tokyo Series" between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs, now it's time for the first pitch for the rest of the MLB.

Here's everything you need to know as the Philadelphia Phillies get set to start the season on the road in a quest for the franchise's third World Series Title.

When is Opening Day for MLB?​

The MLB season kicked off with the Los Angeles Dodgers facing the Chicago Cubs in a two-game "Tokyo Series" in Japan, which started Tuesday, March 18. The Dodgers swept the two-games series.

Traditional MLB Opening Day will be on Thursday, March 27, with 28 teams in action.

When is Phillies Opening Day 2025?​

The Phillies will open the 2025 season in Washington against the Nationals on March 27.

What time is the Phillies game today?​

First pitch of the Phillies-Nationals game is set for 4:05 p.m.

How to watch the Phillies on Opening Day

Who is the Opening Day Phillies starter?​

Phillies manager Rob Thomson announced that Zack Wheeler will start Opening Day against the Nationals. It will be Wheeler's second straight Opening Day start for the Phils.

We're rollin' with Wheels on Opening Day pic.twitter.com/yILKNV2McT

— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) March 17, 2025

When is Phillies' home opener in 2025?​

The Phillies will hold their home opener at Citizen Bank Park on March 31. The Phillies will open against the Colorado Rockies.

Philadelphia's first home weekend series will be April 4-6 against the Dodgers.

Phillies Opening Day roster​

Catcher: J.T. Realmuto, Rafael Marchán

First base: Bryce Harper

Second base: Bryson Stott

Shortstop: Trea Turner

Third base: Alec Bohm

Outfielder: Nick Castellanos, Max Kepler, Brandon Marsh, Johan Rojas

Designated hitter: Kyle Schwarber

Bench: Kody Clemens and Edmundo Sosa

Starting pitchers: Jesús Luzardo, Aaron Nola, Cristopher Sánchez, Taijuan Walker and Zack Wheeler

Bullpen: José Alvarado, Tanner Banks, Carlos Hernández, Orion Kerkering, Jordan Romano, Joe Ross, José Ruiz and Matt Strahm.

*Starting pitcher Ranger Suárez and outfielder Weston Wilson will open the season on the injured list.

Projected Phillies Opening Day lineup​

The Spring Training finale! pic.twitter.com/vY0wpq1Btp

— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) March 24, 2025

1. Trea Turner, SS
2. Bryce Harper, 1B
3. Alec Bohm, 3B
4. Kyle Schwarber, DH
5. J.T. Realmuto, C
6. Max Kepler, LF
7. Nick Castellanos, RF
8. Bryson Stott, 2B
9. Brandon Marsh, CF

2025 World Series odds​

Here are the latest World Series odds as of Monday, March 24:

• Dodgers (+240)
• Braves (+900)
• Yankees (+900)
• Phillies (+1100)
• Mets (+1200)
• Orioles (+1600)
• Red Sox (+1800)
• Astros (+1800)
• Rangers (+2200)
• Diamondbacks (+3000)
• Cubs (+3000)
• Tigers (+3000)
• Twins (+3000)
• Mariners (+3000)
• Padres (+3000)
• Guardians (+3500)
• Royals (+4000)
• Brewers (+5000)
• Rays (+5000)
• Blue Jays (+6600)
• Reds (+8000)
• Giants (+8000)
• Pirates (+12500)
• Cardinals (+12500)
• Athletics (+20000)
• Nationals (+20000)
• Angels (+25000)
• White Sox (+50000)
• Rockies (+50000)
• Marlins (+50000)

All odds via BetMGM.

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