Padres Homestand Release #14 (September 25-27)
Homestand No. 14 at a Glance
FRI, SEPT 25 VS. ARI @ 6:40 P.M.
- Fan Appreciation Month (motorola razr)
- Hispanic Heritage Weekend (Blue Shield of California)
- Theme Game: Hispanic Heritage Celebration (Blue Shield of California)
- Fiesta in the Park (Pacifico)
- Pregame Ceremony: 15th Annual Comunidad Awards
- City Connect Friday
- “La Conexión” City Connect Pop Up
- Shirts Off Their Backs (Sycuan Casino Resort)
- Ceremonial First Pitch: Roberto Clemente Jr.
SAT, SEPT 26 VS. ARI @ 5:40 P.M.
- Nova Kombucha Saturdays (Nova Kombucha)
- Hispanic Heritage Weekend (Blue Shield of California)
- Theme Game: Hispanic Heritage Celebration (Blue Shield of California)
- Pregame Ceremony: Roberto Clemente Award
- Padres Membership Batting Practice Viewing
- Military Appreciation Zone (USAA)
- Ceremonial First Pitch: Dave Winfield, MLB Hall of Famer & New Best-Selling Author of “Touching all the Bases”
- Ceremonial First Pitch: Diana Flores, Quarterback of the Women’s Mexican National Flag Football Team
SUN, SEPT 27 VS. ARI @ 12:10 P.M.
- Hispanic Heritage Weekend (Blue Shield of California)
- KidsFest (Nuna)
- Military Appreciation Zone (USAA)
- Pregame Ceremony: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego Check Presentation
- Ceremonial First Pitch: Dominick Cruz, 2X UFC Bantamweight Champion & 2026 UFC Modern Wing Hall of Fame Inductee
- Postgame: Los Tucanes de Tijuana Concert (Coca-Cola)
Friday, September 25 vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 6:40 P.M.
The Padres return home from their 13th and last road trip of the 2026 season to start their 14th and final homestand. Tickets are still available for purchase for the upcoming three-game homestand, which begins tomorrow against the Arizona Diamondbacks. All three 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 continues Friday. During the final three home games of the regular season, the Padres will continue to show their appreciation for all fans. Padres season ticket members received an exclusive credit towards food and beverage purchases and will continue to have access to unique member experiences. All fans in attendance 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 this weekend is all fans need to participate in Fan Appreciation Month, which can be purchased at www.padres.com/tickets.
The Padres are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month over the course of their three-game series with Hispanic Heritage Weekend presented by Blue Shield of California. Activities include:
- A limited-edition Hispanic Heritage Padres themed hat, presented by Blue Shield of California, is available Friday and Saturday with the purchase of a dedicated Theme Game Package at www.padres.com/hispanicheritage.
- Fans are encouraged to arrive early on Friday for Fiesta in the Park presented by Pacifico. All ticketed fans may enter Gallagher Square beginning at 4:00 p.m. to enjoy $5 drink specials, live Latin music and various City Connect themed-activations and photo opportunities, interactive experiences and merchandise for sale prior to the game.
- Legendary Spanish voice of the Padres, Eduardo Ortega, will announce the starting lineups in Spanish during the pregame ceremonies.
- The Padres will hold a special moment prior to first pitch to celebrate the club’s Hispanic players as they come together and don their respective countries’ flags.
- The Padres will also recognize the five recipients of the 15th annual Comunidad Awards during Friday’s pregame ceremonies, which recognize and pay tribute to individuals or organizations whose work has made a positive impact on those who live and work in San Diego’s Hispanic community.
The final City Connect Friday of the season takes place 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
“La Conexión” City Connect Pop Up, an immersive experience at Petco Park, is open to all fans with a Padres game ticket 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 learn more, www.padres.com/events.
Shirts Off Their Backs presented by Sycuan Casino Resort continues Friday and concludes on Sunday September 27. Shirts Off Their Backs gives fans the opportunity to bid on Padres City Connect, autographed, game-used or team-issued jerseys from their favorite players. Net proceeds will benefit the Padres Foundation’s Padres Rookie League program for underserved youth. Fans can learn more by visiting padres.com/shirts.
Saturday, September 26 vs. Arizona Diamondbacks @ 5:40 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.
Hispanic Heritage Weekend presented by Blue Shield of California continues Saturday with elements including:
- A limited-edition Hispanic Heritage Padres themed hat, presented by Blue Shield of California, is available Saturday with the purchase of a dedicated Theme Game Package at www.padres.com/hispanicheritage.
- As part of the pregame ceremonies, Padres pitcher Jason Adam will be recognized as the club’s Roberto Clemente Award nominee.
- Legendary Spanish voice of the Padres, Eduardo Ortega, will announce the starting lineups in Spanish during the pregame ceremonies.
Season Ticket Members are encouraged to arrive early on Saturday to watch the Padres take batting practice prior to the game. Members can enter through East Village Gate as early as 2:00 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.
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 3:30-5:30 p.m. pre-game to enjoy food and drink specials starting at $5.
Sunday, September 27 vs. Arizona Diamondbacks @ 12:10 P.M.
Hispanic Heritage Weekend presented by Blue Shield of California concludes Sunday and features:
- A postgame concert by Los Tucanes de Tijuana in Gallagher Square presented by Coca-Cola. A dedicated Hispanic Heritage Theme Game Package for Sunday’s game is required to attend the concert and can be purchased at www.padres.com/hispanicheritage.
- Media interested in covering the concert must have a valid 2026 Padres media credential. To request a daily media credential, media must apply through MLB’s credential portal at http://credentials.mlb.com by 5:00 p.m. PT on Saturday, September 26.
- Credentialed media may shoot the first three songs from the photo pit, then media may cover the remainder of the concert from Gallagher Square outside of the photo pit. Still photography and video coverage is permitted. Stage access and backstage access is strictly prohibited.
KidsFest presented by Nuna is back at Gallagher Square for the final time during the regular season 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 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Prior to Sunday’s game, Padres CEO Erik Greupner will present a check on behalf of the organization and pitcher Yu Darvish to Michelle Malin, President & CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego for the San Diego Padres Branch Capital Campaign. This gift, one of the largest contributions in Padres history, is designated as a Peter Seidler Legacy Fund Project and will significantly impact youth programming focused on health, education and character building.