Booking.com, the Official Online Travel Partner of Major League Baseball, has announced The Phanatic’s Phantastic Pad, a one-of-a-kind stay launching for MLB All-Star Week in Philadelphia. For the first time ever, the Phillie Phanatic – a 6′ 6″ flightless green mascot with more followers than the players he heckles – is opening a Phanatic-themed two-bedroom apartment in the heart of the city to one lucky booker and their guest. Booking.com research shows that 77% of travelers see attending a major sporting event as a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and this stay is designed to make a trip to this year’s MLB All-Star Week in Philadelphia unforgettable. The Phanatic’s Phantastic Pad is available exclusively on Booking.com at Sosuite at the Ovation, a Booking.com partner property. It is styled with the bird’s personal taste: iconic green fur, Phillies pinstripes, artwork, and some quirky surprises (hot dog launcher not included – sorry, house rules). Just minutes from Citizens Bank Park, the apartment is close to all of the MLB All-Star Week action from July 10-14, 2026, with access to the MLB Draft presented by Nippon Express, the T-Mobile Home Run Derby and Capital One All-Star Village.
“Sports travel isn’t just about the game anymore – it’s about the whole story around it,” Ian Ackland, Managing Director, Americas, Booking.com commented “A majority of travelers see attending a major sporting event as a bucket-list experience, and Philadelphia in July delivers exactly that – returning to host its first MLB All-Star Game in the city since 1996, while also celebrating the 250th birthday of American independence at one of Booking.com’s 2026 trending destinations. All of this is amplified by having the city’s celebrity mascot and our partner property as your hosts.”
What’s Included in the Stay
The booker and their plus-one will receive:
- Four nights at The Phanatic’s Phantastic Pad, a Phanatic-themed two-bedroom apartment in Philadelphia (check-in Friday, July 10; check-out Tuesday, July 14, 2026)
- A photo op with the Phillie Phanatic with a high likelihood of a belly rub and towel twirl
- Two tickets to the MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard on Tuesday, July 14 at Citizens Bank Park
- Two tickets to the T-Mobile Home Run Derby on Monday, July 13 at Citizens Bank Park
- Two tickets to the All-Star Futures Game and MLBx: All-Star 3-on-3 on Sunday, July 12
- Two passes to watch batting practice prior to each of the Home Run Derby and the All-Star Game
– (Note: The booker and their plus-one will be required to sign a liability waiver prior to on-field access.) - Two tickets to access Capital One All-Star Village from July 11–14
- A “Philly Feast” for two, including Philly cheesesteaks and cheesecake, warm soft pretzels, and other local favorites
- A Booking.com vintage-car tour of historic Philadelphia
How to Book
The Phanatic’s Phantastic Pad becomes bookable on a first-come, first-served basis on Monday, July 6, 2026 at 12:00 pm ET for $19.78, a nod to the year the Phanatic made his debut. Booker and guest must both be 21 years of age or older and U.S. residents at the time of booking. Full terms and conditions available at [https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/the-phanatics-phantastic-pad.html].
The Phanatic’s Phantastic Pad not only offers baseball fans the opportunity to attend one of MLB’s most exciting weeks of the season, but fulfills the desire for the 34% of travelers who are motivated by the chance to make a broader trip out of traveling for a sporting event. With more than 8.6 million places to stay – from hotels to homes, apartments and more – as well as flights, car rentals, and attractions, Booking.com seamlessly connects the journey from start to finish to make dreams a reality.