Padres Homestand No. 14 at a glance
MON, Sept. 16 vs. HOU @ 6:40 p.m.
Theme Game: Luis Arraez Bobblehead (MONDAY’S THEME GAME TICKET SOLD OUT)
Theme Game: Alzheimer’s Awareness Day
Salute to First Responders: San Diego First Responders & Canine First Responders
Moment of Silence: San Diego Police Department Officer Austin Machitar
Shirts Off Their Backs (Sycuan Casino Resort)
Membership Batting Practice Viewing
TUE, Sept. 17 vs. HOU @ 6:40 P.M.
Theme Game: Luis Arraez Bobblehead
Theme Game: Korean Heritage Celebration (Nexen Tire) (THEME GAME SOLD OUT)
WED, Sept. 18 vs. HOU @ 3:40 p.m.
Giveaway: Tatis Jr. Platinum Glove Bobblehead (Canel’s)
Theme Game Flash Sale
THUR, Sept. 19 - OFF DAY
Michael and Sheila King’s “King of the Hill” Launch Event
FRI, Sept. 20 vs. CWS @ 6:40 p.m.
Hispanic Heritage Weekend (Blue Shield of California)
Fiesta in the Park (Verizon)
City Connect Friday
Comunidad Awards Ceremony (Cox)
Postgame Fireworks Show (Northgate Market)
SAT, Sept. 21 vs. CWS @ 5:40 p.m.
Hispanic Heritage Weekend
Padres House Band (Nova Kombucha)
Pregame Ceremony: Roberto Clemente Award
Pregame Ceremony: Estrellas Program
Postgame Concert: Two Door Cinema Club
SUN, Sept. 22 vs. HOU @ 1:10 p.m.
Hispanic Heritage Weekend (Blue Shield of California)
KidsFest (SDG&E)
Military Appreciation Zone (USAA)
Military Salute to POW/MIA and Veterans (USAA)
Los Tucanes Postgame Concert (Coca-Cola)
Monday, September 16 VS. Houston Astros @ 6:40 p.m.
The Padres return home from their 13th road trip of the 2024 season to start their 14th and final homestand as the club continues to celebrate Petco Park’s 20th Anniversary. The seven-day, six-game stretch begins today when the Houston Astros come to town. With large crowds anticipated, fans are encouraged to arrive early and consider utilizing the Trolley, COASTER or ride share to America’s #1 Ballpark. With just six home games remaining in the regular season, the Padres are calling on all fans to come cheer on the team at Petco Park as it makes a push for the postseason.
The Padres are celebrating Luis Arraez with his first-ever Padres Bobblehead, which is available exclusively through the purchase of a dedicated Theme Game Package (THEME GAME TICKET FOR MONDAY’S GAME IS SOLD OUT).
Monday is also Alzheimer’s Awareness Night at Petco Park. A limited-edition hat is available exclusively with the purchase of a dedicated Theme Game package at www.padres.com/themegames.
There will be a Salute to San Diego’s First Responders, including Canine First Responders, on Monday, which includes a baseline ceremony with approximately 80 first responders representing local, state and federal agencies, a flyover by a United States Customs & Border Protection Blackhawk Helicopter, and nine first responders will take the field with Padres starters prior to the game. Prior to the National Anthem, the Padres will honor the life and impact of San Diego Police Department Officer Austin Machitar with a Moment of Silence. The Padres will also recognize Deputy Maxwell Hammond from the San Diego Sherrif’s Office and Captain Mike Smith from the Bonita Fire Department as their Padres Heroes of the Day.
The 24th Annual Shirts Off Their Backs Fundraiser presented by Sycuan Casino Resort returns Monday through Sunday, September 22, giving fans the opportunity to win Padres autographed team-issued or game-used jerseys from their favorite players.
Season Ticket Members are encouraged to arrive early on Monday 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.
Tuesday, September 17 vs. Houston Astros @ 6:40 P.M.
The Padres are celebrating Luis Arraez with his first-ever Padres Bobblehead, which is available exclusively through the purchase of a dedicated Theme Game Package at www.padres.com/themegames.
There will be a Korean Heritage Celebration presented by Nexen Tire at Petco Park on Tuesday (THEME GAME SOLD OUT).
Wednesday, September 4 VS. Houston Astros @ 3:40 p.m.
Wednesday’s game is highlighted by the Tatis Jr. Platinum Glove Bobblehead Giveaway presented by Canel’s. The first 40,000 fans in attendance will receive the final bobblehead of the season highlighting Fernando Tatis Jr. and his Platinum Glove robbing a home run.
Miscellaneous Theme Game items from earlier in the 2024 season will be available during a flash sale for $20-25 in Gallagher Square on a first-come, first-served basis.
Thursday, September 19
The Padres will enjoy an off day at home on Thursday before the final home series of the regular season begins Friday.
On Thursday evening, Padres starting pitcher Michael King and his wife, Sheila, are hosting the launch event for their new foundation, King of the Hill, with the mission of delaying or preventing the onset of Type 1 Diabetes and other autoimmune diseases by advancing and supporting innovative research and groundbreaking therapies. The launch event will take place at Singing Hills Golf Club at Sycuan from 6:00-9:00 p.m., and it will feature a silent and live auction, a short message from the founders and light bites and cocktails.
friday, September 20 VS. Chicago White Sox @ 6:40 p.m.
Friday marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Weekend at Petco Park presented by Blue Shield of California with activities including:
- Fiesta in the Park presented by Verizon, featuring live Latin music and $5 drink specials in Gallagher Square from 4:00 p.m. until first pitch. Fans may enter in Gallagher Square at 4:00 p.m., with all other Member and Public Gates opening at 4:30 p.m.
- The Padres will also announce the recipients of the 14th annual Comunidad Awards presented by COX 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 2024 recipients and charitable organizations receiving $2,500 from the Padres Foundation and $2,500 from Cox in their honor include Laura Diaz (donation benefitting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society), David Valladolid (donation benefitting the Parent Institute for Quality Education), Roberto Pozos (donation benefitting Chicano Park), Lisette Islas (donation benefitting the Lifeline Community Services), and Sister Armida Andrade (donation benefitting Casa de Los Pobres).
- Legendary Spanish voice of the Padres, Eduardo Ortega, will announce the starting lineups in Spanish during the pregame ceremonies.
- A special Hispanic Heritage Weekend Theme Game Package featuring a limited-edition Padres City Connect Sugar Skull bobblehead (THEME GAME ITEM SOLD OUT).
- Following Friday’s game, fans are encouraged to stick around to enjoy a Postgame Fireworks Show presented by Northgate Market set to the tune of popular Latin musical artists.
City Connect Friday returns as the Padres will wear their Nike San Diego City Connect jersey on the field Friday featuring iconic California imagery with the vibrant colors of the Baja peninsula, honoring a blend of cultures that makes the city so special. The jersey evokes a pink and yellow sunset dropping behind the Pacific Ocean on a clear summer day. Fans can pick up their City Connect gear by visiting the Padres Team Store, online by visiting mlbshop.com, Nike.com and other select retail locations. For more information, visit www.padres.com/cityconnnect.
Saturday, September 21 VS. Chicago White Sox @ 5:40 p.m.
Hispanic Heritage Weekend presented by Blue Shield of California continues Saturday with elements including:
- As part of the pregame ceremonies, Padres third baseman Manny Machado will be recognized as the club’s Roberto Clemente nominee.
- The Padres will welcome the U-14 Pony World Series runner-up team from the Liga Municipal de Tijuana as part of the Padres Estrellas program presented by SDGE.
- Legendary Spanish voice of the Padres, Eduardo Ortega, will announce the starting lineups in Spanish during the pregame ceremonies.
- A special Hispanic Heritage Weekend Theme Game Package featuring a limited-edition Padres City Connect Sugar Skull bobblehead (THEME GAME ITEM SOLD OUT).
The Padres House Band presented by Nova Kombucha returns Saturday and will perform on the Sycuan Stage at the brand-new Gallager Square prior to the game, featuring a mix of rock, oldies, pop and country music. Additionally, fans can enjoy discounted Nova Kombucha for $10.
Following Saturday’s game, Two Door Cinema Club will perform on the Sycuan Stage in Gallagher Square. A separate ticket is required to attend the concert. To purchase tickets for Two Door Cinema Club, or to view the entire Petco Park Concert Lineup, visit www.padres.com/concerts.
Sunday, September 22 VS. Chicago White Sox @ 1:10 p.m.
Hispanic Heritage Weekend presented by Blue Shield of California concludes Sunday and features:
- KidsFest presented by SDG&E returns to the newly renovated Gallagher Square for the final time during the regular season featuring a Hispanic Heritage theme. Activities include carnival games, airbrush tattoo artists, balloon artists, inflatables and more kid-friendly activities, as well as access to the all-new playground and play area, are available prior to the game.
- Following Sunday’s game, Los Tucanes de Tijuana will perform on the Sycuan Stage in Gallagher Square for a postgame concert presented by Coca-Cola. A dedicated Hispanic Heritage Theme Game for Sunday’s game is required to attend the concert and can be purchased at www.padres.com/tucanes.
To recognize and honor our Armed Forces, the Padres have partnered with USAA to bring a Military Appreciation Zone to Petco Park before every 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 pre-game from 11:00am-1:00pm every Sunday to enjoy food and drink specials starting at $5.
There will be a Military Salute to POW/MIA and Veterans on Sunday presented by USAA. During the pregame ceremonies, there will be a check presentation for $10,000 to the League of Wives Memorial, a flyover performed by MH-60-R helicopters from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78 “Blue Hawks,” and nine military veterans representing various branches of the armed forces will take the field with Padres starters as part of “Military Takes the Field.”