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Padres vs. Braves Bark at the Park & Toy Story 5 Night: Wednesday, June 24

William Routt·Jun 9, 2026·5 min.

Wednesday, June 24 at 5:40 PM at Petco Park — Padres-Braves series finale with Bark at the Park #3 (sold out) and Toy Story 5 Night theme game.

Overview

The San Diego Padres wrap up their three-game series against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 with first pitch at 5:40 PM at Petco Park. It's a stacked Wednesday at the ballpark, with two distinct theme nights running at once:

  • Bark at the Park #3 — bring your dog to the game (limited-edition pet treat package included)
  • Toy Story 5 Night — a limited-edition Disney/Pixar Toy Story 5 t-shirt with theme ticket purchase

A 5:40 PM first pitch means you're home by dinner, the kids are tired in a good way, and Wednesday's slow downtown traffic makes parking easier than the rest of the week.

What You Actually Need to Know

  • First pitch: 5:40 PM at Petco Park
  • Bark at the Park #3, presented by Petco — bring your dog (Theme Game ticket package required, sold out at time of writing)
  • Toy Story 5 Night — limited-edition t-shirt with Theme Game ticket
  • Party in the Park opens at gates (~3:30 PM) in Gallagher Square
  • Parking: $15–$55 or trolley for $5 round-trip

Why Wednesday's Padres Game Stands Out

A Wednesday day-evening 5:40 PM game is the best-pacing Padres home game of the week. Here's why it works:

1. The 5:40 PM start time. Earlier than the standard 6:40 PM, it lets you get to the game right after work, enjoy the full pregame, and still be home by 9 PM. For families, it's a major win — kids aren't burning out by the 7th inning.

2. Two theme nights in one. Bring your dog AND grab the Toy Story 5 t-shirt. The Theme Game ticket packages are separate, but you can attend the game in either one (or be a regular ticket holder watching the pageantry without committing to either theme).

3. The Braves are bringing a real lineup. Atlanta's roster has been a perennial NL East powerhouse — Ronald Acuña Jr., Matt Olson, Sean Murphy, the works. NL East–vs–NL West matchups in late June carry real playoff weight.

4. Wednesday weeknight crowds. Easier parking, shorter concession lines, and the kind of stadium energy that feels more like a community baseball night than a tourist destination.

Bark at the Park #3: Bring Your Dog to Petco Park

The Padres host six Bark at the Park games annually — June 24 is Bark #3 for the 2026 season.

What's included:

  • Theme Game ticket package gets you and your dog into Gallagher Square (the outdoor concert venue area beyond the outfield)
  • Limited-edition pet treat package — WholeHearted Bacon Stick Dog Treats from Petco
  • A portion of each Bark at the Park ticket benefits Petco Love, a nonprofit that strengthens pet families and communities

Important rules:

  • Proof of vaccination required at entry — bring vet records
  • Dogs must be on flea and tick prevention
  • Well-socialized, comfortable in crowds, and on a 6-foot non-retractable leash with current ID tag
  • No pinch or choke collars
  • Dogs are restricted to Gallagher Square — they can't go into the main stadium seats
  • Theme Game ticket package required — regular tickets won't let you bring a dog

Buy Bark at the Park tickets at Padres.com/Bark — note that Wednesday, June 24 is listed as SOLD OUT on the Padres' official theme game page. Check periodically for waitlist openings.

Toy Story 5 Night: Limited-Edition T-Shirt

Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 5 lands at the ballpark with a special Toy Story 5 Night Theme Game package including a limited-edition t-shirt featuring characters from the film.

  • T-shirt sizes: Youth Medium and Adult Small – 2XL, available first-come, first-served
  • Theme Game ticket required — purchase through Padres.com/ThemeGames
  • Available only while supplies last

For families, this is a great pairing — bring the kids, get them the t-shirt, and enjoy a baseball game that ends before bedtime.

Pregame: Party in the Park

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 dog energy from Bark at the Park makes the Square one of the most fun pregame atmospheres of the year. Arrive early to claim your spot.

Getting to Petco Park

Parking ranges from $15 to $55 depending on proximity. The three Padres Preferred lots open four hours before first pitch:

  • Padres Parkade — 10th Avenue between Island and J Street
  • Tailgate Park — entrance on 13th Street at K Street
  • Lexus Premier Lot — enter via 11th Avenue at Imperial Avenue

The smart play 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 the ballpark.

Note for Bark at the Park attendees: Trolley is dog-friendly with the standard leash rules, but plan ahead for crowded cars on game day.

For tickets and stadium questions, call the Padres at (619) 795-5000.

Conclusion

Wednesday, June 24 at 5:40 PM is the Padres-Braves series finale and one of the most fun Wednesday games of the year — dogs in Gallagher Square, Toy Story 5 merch, and a 5:40 PM start that gets families home before 9 PM. Bark at the Park is currently sold out, so check the Theme Games page for waitlist openings.

For the rest of the series, check out our previews of Monday's Western Snapback Hat night and Tuesday's First Responder Salute.

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