Padres Homestand Release #12 (September 4-9)

By | September 3, 2026

Homestand No. 12 at a Glance

FRI, SEPT 4 VS. NYY @ 6:40 P.M.

SAT, SEPT 5 VS. NYY @ 4:15 P.M.

SUN, SEPT 6 VS. NYY @ 1:10 P.M.

MON, SEPT 7 VS. WSH @ 2:10 P.M.

TUE, SEPT 8 VS. WSH @ 6:40 P.M.

WED, SEPT 9 VS. WSH @ 1:10 P.M.

Friday, September 4 vs. New York Yankees @ 6:40 P.M.

The Padres return home from their 11th road trip of the 2026 season to start their 12th homestand. Tickets are still available for purchase for the upcoming six-game homestand, which begins tomorrow against the New York Yankees. For fans interested in watching at home, please note that Saturday’s game vs. the Yankees will be nationally televised on FOX. 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.

Fan Appreciation Month presented by motorola razr begins Friday. During the final 12 home games of the regular season, the Padres will show their appreciation for all fans. Padres season ticket members will receive exclusive credit towards food and beverage purchases and access to unique member experiences. All fans in attendance during September are eligible to win prizes and enjoy surprise-and-delight moments, like appearances by Padres alumni and leadership, designed to enhance fans’ visits to Petco Park. A ticket to Padres home games in September is all fans need to participate in Fan Appreciation Month, which can be purchased at www.padres.com/tickets.

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.

“La Conexión” City Connect Pop Up, an immersive experience at Petco Park, is open to ticketed fans Friday through Sunday 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.

Season Ticket Members are encouraged to arrive early on Friday 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.

Saturday, September 5 vs. New York Yankees @ 4:15 P.M.

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.

Theme Game: Don & Mud Mini Yacht Night #2 is Saturday (THEME GAME ITEM SOLD OUT).

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 2:15-4:15 p.m. pre-game to enjoy food and drink specials starting at $5.

During Saturday’s pregame ceremony, Padres infielder Ty France will be recognized as the club’s winner for the MLBPAA’s 2026 “Heart & Hustle Award,” which is given to one player from each Major League team who demonstrates a passion for the game of baseball and best embodies the values, spirit and traditions of the game.

Sunday, September 6 vs. New York Yankees @ 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 Padres are recognizing Childhood Cancer Awareness Day by partnering with UC San Diego Health to host children diagnosed with cancer. The children will participate in various pregame ceremony activities, including serving as the “Play Ball Kid” and delivering the game ball. After the ceremonies, the children and their families will enjoy the game from a suite with complimentary food and beverages.

Nine drill instructors from Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) will take the field with Padres starters as part of Military Takes the Field presented by USAA.

Monday, September 7 vs. Washington Nationals @ 2:10 P.M.

Monday is Theme Game: Harry Potter™ Day at Petco Park. A limited-edition Joe Musgrove “School of Pitchcraft” bobblehead is available exclusively with the purchase of a dedicated Theme Game Package at www.padres.com/themegames.

Tuesday, September 8 vs. Washington Nationals @ 6:40 P.M.

Tuesday is highlighted by the Tatis City Connect Bobblehead Giveaway presented by Big Bully Turf, available to the first 40,000 fans in attendance while supplies last. This is the final all-fan giveaway of the regular season. With a strong turnout expected, fans are encouraged to arrive early as this giveaway is subject to availability.

Tuesday is Theme Game: Alzheimer’s Awareness Night in support of Major League Baseball’s “ALS Day.” A limited-edition Padres-themed hat is available exclusively with the purchase of a dedicated Theme Game Package at www.padres.com/themegames.

Wednesday, September 9 vs. Washington Nationals @ 1:10 P.M.

Bark at the Park #6 presented by Petco takes place Wednesday (THEME GAME ITEM SOLD OUT).

On Wednesday, there will be a Salute to Victims and Survivors of 9/11 presented by GOVX. During the pregame ceremonies, the Padres and GOVX will present a $20,000 check to the 9/11 Stair Climb, a flyover will be performed by a Coast Guard MH-60 Jawhawk Search & Rescue Helicopter, and nine World Trade Center Task Force alumni will take the field with Padres starters prior to the game.

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