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How the Phillies Built Citizens Bank Park | TFC Stadiums

Citizens Bank Park opened in 2004 as the long-awaited replacement for Veterans Stadium, giving the Philadelphia Phillies a baseball-specific home with natural grass, closer seating, open concourses and an identity connected directly to the city. In this video, we cover the complete history of Citizens Bank Park—from the difficult stadium negotiations and rejected downtown locations to its construction in South Philadelphia, early home-run problems, the creation of Ashburn Alley and the unforgettable postseason games that established the ballpark as the home of Red October. We also examine the 2008 World Series championship, the Phillies’ record-setting attendance years, major renovations, new video boards and the continued investment preparing the stadium for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game. This is the history of Citizens Bank Park, from the final years of the Vet to the stadium Philadelphia knows today. Subscribe to Our Channel for New Videos Every Week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHRPio4-pHW3HtjQYpzS40w?sub_confirmation=1 All music in TFC videos by: AMV Moods https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB5lViQlKQBrKnSeA3ykh3g Visit TFC Linktree for Merchandise and Discounts: https://linktr.ee/tfcstadiums #CitizensBankPark #PhiladelphiaPhillies #Phillies #RedOctober #MLB #Baseball #StadiumHistory #BallparkHistory #VeteransStadium #Philadelphia #TFCStadiums Copyright 2026 by TFC