Phillies fans attend game in extreme heat with cooling measures in place

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Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Phillies fans attend game in extreme heat with cooling measures in place
Summary

On Thursday, the Philadelphia Phillies hosted an afternoon game at Citizens Bank Park despite extreme heat. The team implemented cooling measures for fans, including relaxed bag policies allowing soft-sided coolers and free bottled water. Fans reported coming prepared with cooling towels and drinks. Despite the heat, many supporters expressed their commitment to attending the game. The Phillies lost 6-1 to the Pittsburgh Pirates. The event at the stadium precedes the final FIFA World Cup match scheduled for Saturday, July 4.

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  • Phillies relaxed stadium bag policies for Thursday's game.
  • Fans praised the team's efforts to provide cooling measures.
  • The Phillies lost 6-1 to the Pirates.
  • Next event at the stadium is FIFA World Cup final on July 4.
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  • 10:06 PMYahoo SportsPhillies fans brave extreme heat as team offers cooling measures at Citizens Bank Park
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For Thursday's game only, the Phillies relaxed some of the stadium's bag policies, allowing fans to bring soft-sided coolers and ice packs into the ballpark.

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