Phillies will open the 2027 season at the Washington Nationals
The Phillies will play a series in Washington beginning on March 25 to open next season, if it is not interrupted by a work stoppage when the collective bargaining agreement expires on Dec. 1.
Set a calendar reminder for March 25, when the Phillies are expected to open the 2027 season in Washington, according to the schedule released Thursday by MLB.
That assumes, of course, that next season starts on time.
Baseball is facing a work stoppage after the collective bargaining agreement expires on Dec. 1, at which point the owners likely will lock out the players. If a new agreement can’t be reached by mid-March, it’s possible games will be lost.
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Meanwhile, optimists can circle a few dates:
April 1: Home opener vs. the Nationals
April 20-22: The Phillies host the Dodgers
May 21-23: A visit from Mike Trout’s Angels
Holiday games on May 9 (Mother’s Day) vs. the Braves, June 20 (Father’s Day) vs. the Giants, July 4 vs. the Mariners, and Sept. 6 (Labor Day) vs. the Marlins.
Sept. 26: Season finale at home vs. the Nationals
