Blue Jays announce promotions for 50th anniversary season
As Toronto Blue Jays fans prepare to welcome home their American League Champions for the 2026 season, the club today announces a record-breaking lineup of promotions and events. Honouring the Blue Jays 50th season and AL Championship, the 2026 Promotions & Events Schedule features 74 exciting giveaways, theme days, and Specialty Tickets, including new player bobbleheads, replicas of classic Blue Jays jerseys, retro collectables, and returning fan-favourite events. More than 90 per cent of all home games include a promotion or theme day – more than ever before!
The excitement begins on Opening Night presented by TD on Friday, March 27 (7:07 p.m. first pitch). A special pre-game ceremony will honour the AL Champions, and all fans will receive a Blue Jays AL Champions Pennant on entry plus a Blue Jays Magnet Schedule on exit.
For all other promotions, giveaways are available to the first 15,000 fans (Specialty Tickets excluded).
American League Champions
Fresh off an exciting postseason run, the Blue Jays are keeping the October magic alive with giveaways that celebrate some of the most unforgettable postseason moments:
- Blue Jays AL Champions White Panel Hat presented by TD (March 28)
- Blue Jays AL Champions Crewneck presented by Enercare (March 30)
- Jumpin’ George Springer Bobblehead (April 10)
50th Season & Retro Giveaways
The 2026 season is all about celebrating 50 seasons of Blue Jays baseball. Blending the past and present, these promotions throw it back to the club’s most iconic eras, players, and franchise milestones:
- Blue Jays Commemorative Ticket, celebrating the first game played at Exhibition Stadium (April 7)
- Y2K Weekend including Blue Jays Retro Hoodie (April 24)
- Trey Yesavage Angry Bird Replica Jersey (May 8)
- Blue Jays Legendary Home Runs T-Shirt presented by RYOBI (May 11)
- Bautista & Encarnación Home Run Flex Bobblehead (May 22)
- Roy Halladay Replica Retro Jersey (June 8)
- Retro Domer Hat (June 24)
- Set of ’92 & ’93 World Series Replica Rings (July 18)
- Back-to-Back Replica Statue (August 10)
- Blue Jays Classic Retro Bag (September 11)
- Carlos Delgado Short-Sleeved Retro Windbreaker presented by TD (September 25)
Other Must-Have Items
Looking to up your wardrobe or add a new Bobblehead to your collection? Don’t miss out on player-inspired items this season.
- Addison Barger Couch T-Shirt (April 11)
- Ernie Clement Replica Hockey Jersey presented by Explore New Brunswick (April 27)
- “Born Ready” Vladdy Bobblehead (May 25)
- Dylan Cease Bobblehead (June 10)
- Andrés Giménez Replica Soccer Jersey (June 12)
- Alejandro Kirk City Connect Replica Jersey (June 26)
- Kazuma Okamoto T-Shirt (July 20)
Ballpark Theme Days
With beloved favourites and new events on deck, fans of all ages have plenty to get excited about.
Two Saturdays in May mark the return of fan favourite theme days at Rogers Centre. On May 9, step into a world of pink-and-blue as Barbie Game Day makes its comeback, featuring a Blue Jays Barbie Reversible Bucket Hat giveaway. On May 23, it’s time to swap pitches for bowls as Cricket Day at the Park presented by TD returns for its fourth straight year, featuring a Blue Jays Cricket Sweater Vest giveaway.
Summer vibes will be high at Rogers Centre with the return of two iconic events on the calendar. Pride Night presented by TD is back on June 5, featuring a City Connect Pride Hat giveaway. On July 1, the season heats up with Canada Day, complete with a Bieber (Shane, not Justin) Red Cut-off Replica Jersey giveaway – boasting a sweet retro look!
On August 1, the robots in disguise arrive at the ballpark for Blue Jays Transformers Day, featuring a Blue Jays Transformers Hat giveaway. There’s more than meets the eye for this event; following the action on the field, fans can look forward to a special postgame screening of The Transformers: The Movie, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary. On September 12, it’s all about friendship and kindness for the inaugural Hello Kitty Day, where fans can enjoy themed activities around the ballpark and score a Hello Kitty Bobblehead giveaway.
Specialty Tickets
Specialty Tickets provide fans with an exclusive guaranteed item and experience, available with the pre-purchase of a Specialty Ticket (limited quantities available). This season features eight unique Specialty Tickets:
- SpongeBob SquarePants including Blue Jays SpongeBob SquarePants Jersey (April 25)
- Naruto including Blue Jays Naruto Jersey (May 13)
- Gate 14 including Blue Jays Co-Branded Gate 14 T-Shirt (June 22)
- Potato Head including Blue Jays Potato Head (June 25)
- Stranger Things including Blue Jays Mike Wheeler Bobblehead (July 22)
- Youth Baseball including Blue Jays Youth Elbow Guard (August 12)
- Care Bears including Blue Jays Plush Care Bear (August 15)
- University & College including Blue Jays Co-Branded Hat (September 14)
Returning Fan-Favourite Promotions
Jr. Jays Sundays – now proudly presented by Ontario Honda Dealers – returns for another exciting season of family fun, starting on March 29 with Jr. Jays Opening Day. The first Jr. Jays outdoor program begins on June 7 and runs until August 30. Later this month, parents and guardians can register their kids 14 and under to Jr. Jays Club for exclusive benefits, activities, experiences, discounts, and prizes. Stay tuned for more information.
Last season, Blue Jays fans went all-in on Loonie Dogs Night presented by Schneiders, eating a record-breaking 826,308 dollar dogs. There are 12 Loonie Dogs Nights slated for 2026, including a special $0.77 hot dog night on April 7 to celebrate the first-ever Blue Jays game on April 7, 1977.
Work From Dome returns for five weekday games at 3:07 p.m. (April 8 & 29, July 23, August 13, and September 16). Send your office friends a calendar invite to enjoy afternoon baseball at Rogers Centre. Visit bluejays.com/workfromdome to score tickets for the entire office.
Every Friday, the Blue Jays will wear the City Connect uniforms. Fans can look forward to 12 City Connect Fridays throughout the season and kick-start the weekend with themed ballpark activities and live music.