Padres Homestand Release #9 (July 28-August 2)

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Homestand No. 9 at a Glance

TUE, JULY 28 VS. COL @ 6:40 P.M.

WED, JULY 29 VS. COL @ 1:10 P.M.

THU, JULY 30 VS. SF @ 6:40 P.M.

FRI, JULY 31 VS. SF @ 6:45 P.M. (APPLE TV)

SAT, AUG 1 VS. SF @ 5:40 P.M.

SUN, AUG 2 VS. SF @ 1:10 P.M.

ALL HOMESTAND LONG

Tuesday, July 28 vs. Colorado Rockies @ 6:40 P.m.

The Padres return home from their eighth road trip of the 2026 season to start their ninth homestand. Tickets are still available for purchase for the upcoming six-game homestand, which begins tomorrow against the Colorado Rockies. For fans interested in watching at home, please note that Friday’s game vs. the Giants will be nationally televised on Apple TV. All remaining games will be available on Padres TV presented by UC San Diego Health. Fans are encouraged to arrive early and consider utilizing the Trolley, COASTER or ride share to America’s #1 Ballpark.

Tuesday is highlighted by the brown and gold Poncho Giveaway presented by Soapy Joe’s, available to the first 40,000 fans in attendance while supplies last. With a strong turnout expected, fans are encouraged to arrive early as this giveaway is subject to availability.

There will also be an African America Heritage Celebration at Petco Park. A limited-edition Padres-themed hat is available exclusively with the purchase of a dedicated Theme Game package at www.padres.com/themegames.

Season Ticket Members are encouraged to arrive early on Tuesday to watch the Padres take batting practice prior to the game. Members can enter through East Village Gate as early as 3:00 p.m., with select Members receiving a credential to sit in designated seating closer to the field. Custom Rawlings baseballs with golden stitches will be mixed in during Padres batting practice, and the lucky fans who catch or retrieve the golden balls will be able to redeem them for a replica Padres jersey of their choice at the Padres Team Store.

Wednesday, July 29 vs. Colorado Rockies @ 1:10 P.m.

On Wednesday, representatives from Merck will have an informational booth in Gallagher Square as part of the “Playing with Heart” educational program, a collaboration between Merck, WomenHeart, and nine professional baseball clubs that encourages adults to know their bad cholesterol (LDL-C) number and understand their potential risk of heart attack or stroke. Padres Hall of Famers and program ambassadors Jake Peavy and Mark Loretta will be on hand for a meet-and-greet with fans. To learn more about this initiative, visit www.playingwithheart.com. (Note: Padres representatives are subject to change).

Thursday, July 30 vs. San Francisco Giants @ 6:40 p.m.

Thursday is highlighted by the Home & Away Bucket Hat presented by UC San Diego Health, available to the first 40,000 fans in attendance while supplies last. With a strong turnout expected, fans are encouraged to arrive early as this giveaway is subject to availability.

Friday, July 31 vs. San Francisco Giants @ 6:45 p.m.

Fans are encouraged to arrive early on Friday for Party in the Park presented by Southwest Airlines. All ticketed fans may enter Gallagher Square beginning at 4:00 p.m. to enjoy $5 drink specials, live music and various City Connect themed-activations and photo opportunities, interactive experiences and merchandise for sale prior to the game.

City Connect Friday returns as the Padres wear their Nike San Diego City Connect 2.0 uniform on the field in continued celebration of our binational region, culture and traditions. Fans can pick up their City Connect gear by visiting the Padres New Era Team Store, online by visiting MLBshop.com, Nike.com, and other select retail locations. For more information, visit www.padres.com/cityconnnect.

Friday is also Don and Mud Mini Yacht Night at Petco Park featuring Padres broadcasters Don Orsillo and Mark Grant (THEME GAME ITEM IS SOLD OUT).

Saturday, August 1 vs. San Francisco Giants @ 5:40 P.m.

Prior to Saturday’s game, the Padres and Padres Foundation, Beyond T1D and the King of the Hill Foundation, the latter of which is co-founded by Padres pitcher Michael King and his wife, Sheila, are hosting a free screening event for type 1 diabetes in Gallagher Square from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fans can also enjoy food, activities, visit with informational booths and enjoy a Q&A with Michael King and Padres reliever Mason Miller (Note: Padres representatives are subject to change). Information for media coverage will be distributed later this week.

Fans are encouraged to arrive early to Gallagher Square on Saturday for pregame Nova Kombucha drink specials and live music from the time gates open to first pitch.

To recognize and honor our Armed Forces, the Padres have partnered with USAA to bring the Military Appreciation Zone to Petco Park before every Saturday and Sunday home game. Active-duty service members, veterans and their families, and USAA Members are invited to the USAA Military Appreciation Zone at the top of the Home Plate Gate stairs near Section 100 from 3:30-5:40 p.m. pre-game to enjoy food and drink specials starting at $5.

Saturday is highlighted by Theme Game: Mason Miller Blanket, exclusively available with the purchase of a dedicated Theme Game package at www.padres.com/themegames.

There will also be an Irish Heritage Celebration at Petco Park on Saturday. A limited-edition Padres-themed hat is available exclusively with the purchase of a dedicated Theme Game package at www.padres.com/themegames.

The Second Annual Padres Pickleball Classic takes place Saturday and Sunday at the Barnes Tennis Center. To participate in the tournament and to receive the Pickeball Day Theme Game package, tickets must be purchased through www.padres.com/pickleball.

Sunday, August 2 vs. San Francisco Giants @ 1:10 P.m.

KidsFest presented by Nuna is back at Gallagher Square with activities, including the Nuna playground, bounce houses and other inflatables, games, face painters, balloon artists and more kid-friendly activities are available prior to every Sunday home game.

The Military Appreciation Zone returns Sunday at the top of the Home Plate Gate stairs from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

The Second Annual Padres Pickleball Classic concludes Sunday at the Barnes Tennis Center. To participate in the tournament and to receive the Pickeball Day Theme Game package, tickets must be purchased through www.padres.com/pickleball.

Theme Game: Hello Kitty #2 returns to Petco Park on Sunday (THEME GAME ITEM SOLD OUT).

Following the game, kids 14 and under are invited to run the bases presented by Chick-fil-A. Kids and their families can begin lining up following the conclusion of the eighth inning at the top of the ramp leading to the Craft Pier presented by Ballast Point on K Street.

All Homestand Long

“La Conexión” City Connect Pop Up, a new immersive experience at Petco Park, is open to ticketed fans every home game in the Candy Factory Building adjacent to Gallagher Square. La Conexión is designed to celebrate the culture, creativity and community behind the Padres City Connect identity, blending art, fashion, music, food and local storytelling into a vibrant gameday destination. To purchase tickets, or to learn more, www.padres.com/events.

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