Homestand No. 11 at a Glance
FRI, AUG 21 VS. MIN @ 6:40 P.M.
- Party in the Park: CervezaFest (Southwest Airlines)
- City Connect Friday
- Theme Game: Mexican Heritage Celebration #2 (THEME GAME SOLD OUT)
- Ceremonial First Pitch: Rolf Bernischke, Former NFL Pro Bowler & Philanthropist
SAT, AUG 22 VS. MIN @ 5:40 P.M.
- Nova Kombucha Saturdays (Nova Kombucha)
- Military Appreciation Zone (USAA)
- Theme Game: Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration (THEME GAME SOLD OUT)
- Ceremonial First Pitch: Kobe Sanders, Los Angeles Clippers Shooting Guard & Spring Valley Native
SUN, AUG 23 VS. MIN @ 1:10 P.M.
- Kids Giveaway: Ruff Plush Keychain (Petco)
- KidsFest (Nuna)
- Military Appreciation Zone (USAA)
- Military Salute to the United States Navy (USAA)
- Kids Run The Bases (Chick-fil-A)
MON, AUG 24 VS. MIN @ 6:40 P.M.
- Giveaway: Merrill Robbery Bobblehead (SERVPRO)
TUE, AUG 25 VS. MIN @ 6:40 P.M.
- First Responder Salute to the Front Line (GOVX)
- Theme Game: MENA Heritage (THEME GAME SOLD OUT)
- Padres Membership Batting Practice Viewing
WED, AUG 26 VS. MIN @ 1:10 P.M.
- Theme Game: Bark at the Park #5 (THEME GAME SOLD OUT)
- Theme Game: Hello Kitty #3 (THEME GAME SOLD OUT)
ALL HOMESTAND LONG
- “La Conexión” City Connect Pop Up
Friday, August 21 vs. Minnesota Twins @ 6:40 P.M.
The Padres return home from their 10th road trip of the 2026 season to start their 11th homestand. Tickets are still available for purchase for the upcoming six-game homestand, which begins tomorrow against the Minnesota Twins. All 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.
Fans are encouraged to arrive early on Friday for Party in the Park: CervezaFest presented by Southwest Airlines. All ticketed fans may enter Gallagher Square beginning at 4:00 p.m. to enjoy $5 Mexican beer 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.
Mexican Heritage Celebrate #2 takes place Friday (THEME GAME ITEM SOLD OUT).
Saturday, August 22 vs. Minnesota Twins @ 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.
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.
Saturday, there will be a Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration (THEME GAME ITEM SOLD OUT).
Fans are encouraged to stick around after the game for an End of Summer Fireworks Spectacular presented by Turtlebox set to some of the greatest film scores of summer blockbuster movies.
Sunday, August 23 vs. Minnesota Twins @ 1:10 P.M.
Sunday is highlighted by the Ruff Plush Keychain Kids Giveaway presented by Petco Park, available to the first 10,000 kids in attendance ages 14 and younger, while supplies last.
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.
During Sunday’s pregame ceremonies, the Padres will salute the U.S. Navy presented by USAA. There will be a baseline ceremony with 50 sailors from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 49 (HSM-49), a flyover performed by Helicopter Squadron 49 (HSM-49) and Helicopter Squadron 73 (HSM-73), and nine enlisted Navy sailors from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 49 (HSM-49) will take the field with Padres starters a part of Military Takes the Field.
Following the game, kids 14 and under are invited to run the bases presented by Chick-fil-A for the final time during the regular season 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.
Monday, August 24 vs. Pittsburgh Pirates @ 6:40 P.M.
Monday is highlighted by the Merrill Robbery Bobblehead Giveaway presented by SERVPRO, available to the first 40,000 fans in attendance while supplies last. This is just one of two remaining all-fan giveaways of the regular season. With a strong turnout expected, fans are encouraged to arrive early as this giveaway is subject to availability.
Tuesday, August 25 vs. Pittsburgh Pirates @ 6:40 P.M.
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.
On Tuesday, there will be a Salute to Front Line First Responders presented by GOVX. The Padres, the Padres Foundation and GOVX will present a check for $20,000 to the San Diego Police Officers Association Foundation during the pregame ceremonies, two Coast Guard MH-60 Jawhawk Search & Rescue Helicopters will perform a flyover, and nine first responders will take the field with Padres starters prior to the game.
Tuesday will also feature a MENA Heritage Celebration in honor of the Middle Eastern and North African traditions (THEME GAME ITEM SOLD OUT).
Wednesday, August 26 vs. Pittsburgh Pirates @ 1:10 P.M.
Bark at the Park #5 presented by Petco takes place Wednesday (THEME GAME ITEM SOLD OUT).
Wednesday is also highlighted by Hello Kitty #3 (THEME GAME ITEM SOLD OUT).
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.