Padres host Reds Tuesday, June 9 at 6:40 PM at Petco Park — the first 40,000 fans get the Xander Bogaerts "Bogey Goes Boom" Bobblehead, one of six player bobbleheads on the 2026 schedule.
The San Diego Padres continue their three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 with first pitch at 6:40 PM at Petco Park. Tuesday is the biggest giveaway night of the entire homestand — the first 40,000 fans receive the "Bogey Goes Boom" Xander Bogaerts bobblehead, presented by Palomar Specialty Insurance. It's one of just six player bobbleheads on the 2026 schedule, which means it'll be one of the most sought-after collectibles of the year.
Tuesday is the most attended weeknight game of the early-summer schedule when there's a player bobblehead on the line. The "Bogey Goes Boom" bobblehead celebrates Xander Bogaerts — the four-time All-Star shortstop, four-time Silver Slugger, and one of the Padres' marquee acquisitions.
A few key things to know about the giveaway:
If you've never been to a giveaway night at Petco, plan to arrive by 5 PM at the latest — the line for the gate forms early and the first 40,000 mark is hit quickly.
Party in the Park starts when gates open in Gallagher Square. Drink specials begin at $5, there's live music throughout the pregame, and the bobblehead crowd brings a heightened energy that Tuesday-night home games don't usually have. The earlier you arrive, the better the parking and the more likely you'll get your bobblehead before they run out.
Bobblehead nights draw bigger crowds than typical weeknight games — plan ahead. Parking ranges from $15 to $55 depending on proximity. The three Padres Preferred lots open four hours before first pitch:
The smart play for bobblehead nights is the MTS Trolley — $5 round-trip with free parking at transit lots. The 12th & Imperial Station and Gaslamp Quarter Station are within one block of Petco Park.
For tickets and stadium questions, call the Padres at (619) 795-5000.
Tuesday, June 9 is the biggest Padres giveaway night of the early-June homestand — the Xander Bogaerts "Bogey Goes Boom" Bobblehead is free for the first 40,000 fans, and it's one of just six player bobbleheads on the entire 2026 calendar. Arrive by 5 PM at the latest to guarantee yours.
For the rest of the series, check out our previews of Monday's Filipino Heritage Celebration and Wednesday's afternoon series finale.
Padres host Reds Monday, June 8 at 6:40 PM at Petco Park — the team's annual Filipino Heritage Celebration with themed entertainment and a special-edition item for theme ticket holders.
Padres wrap up the Mets series Sunday, June 7 at 1:10 PM at Petco Park — KidsFest in Gallagher Square, the Nuna playground, and Kids Run the Bases after the 8th inning.