Theme Nights for the 2018 season have been announced! The 2018 season opens on July 19 with top-ranked American and world No. 4 Sloane Stephens as well as world No. 8 Kevin Anderson as the Freedoms take on the World TeamTennis defending champion Orange County Breakers.
The Freedoms also host FreedomFest featuring kid-friendly activities prior to all matches including the Penn Medicine Fast Serve (radar gun), Quickstart tennis, music, and seasonal food trucks.
OPENING NIGHT
Thursday, July 19 at 7 p.m.
Vs. Orange County Breakers
Featuring top-ranked American and world No. 4 Sloane Stephens and world No. 8 Kevin Anderson, the Freedoms start the season by turning on the heat against the defending WTT Champions, the Orange County Breakers.
92.5 XTU will feature pregame activities, firing up the crowd with some of today’s hottest country music.
Cruise Control will take fans on a ride at halftime by hosting an upbeat fashion show of the latest styles.
KIDS FREE RACKET NIGHT COURTESY OF BENEFICIAL BANK
Friday, July 20 at 7 p.m.
Vs. Washington Kastles
Football meets tennis on July 20th! For just $20, take your picture and get an autograph from world champion Philadelphia football kicker Jake Elliott. While a successful kicker on the field, Elliott saw success as a tennis player in high school.
Kevin Anderson also plays his final match for the Freedoms.
The first 250 kids (12&under) who come to the match receive a free tennis racket courtesy of Beneficial Bank.
The Fabulous Freedoms Ball Dogs presented by the Brandywine Valley SPCA steal the show at halftime as they return to center court for a special halftime exhibition with a special guest.
Today’s 96.5 FM will feature today’s popular music throughout the night.
CHRISTMAS EVE IN JULY / TENNIS FOR TEAL NIGHT
Tuesday, July 24 at 7 p.m.
Vs. Springfield Lasers
Philadelphia’s Christmas station, 101.1 More FM presents Christmas Eve in July with Santa Claus, Christmas music, and more! Get in the spirit as the Freedoms turn Hagan Arena into a Christmas wonderland for Christmas Eve in July.
The Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation hosts “Tennis for Teal.”
WOGL PRESENTS TURN BACK THE CLOCK NIGHT
Wednesday, July 25 at 7 p.m.
Vs. Orange County Breakers
The Freedoms and WOGL are turning back the clock to 1974 when the Freedoms played their first match at the Philadelphia Spectrum. To mark the occasion, all mezzanine tickets are just $19.74!
Billie Jean King will present retiring St. Joe’s long-time Athletic Director Don DiJulia with the Billie Jean King Freedom Award in a pregame ceremony.
FREEDOMS MIDDAY MATINEE TENNIS IN THE AFTERNOON
Thursday, July 26 at 12 p.m.
Vs. San Diego Aviators
Enjoy an afternoon of family fun, tennis, and music for this special matinee match on July 26th!
#SERVINGFREEDOM NIGHT
Wednesday, August 1 at 7 p.m.
Vs. New York Empire
The Freedoms and MoreFM will recognize real life superheroes, including all service men and women and first responders, all of whom will receive a special discount on August 1.
Fans can show their appreciation for our brave men and women by wearing their most patriotic red, white and blue!