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.
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:
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.
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.
The Padres host six Bark at the Park games annually — June 24 is Bark #3 for the 2026 season.
What's included:
Important rules:
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.
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.
For families, this is a great pairing — bring the kids, get them the t-shirt, and enjoy a baseball game that ends before bedtime.
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.
Parking ranges from $15 to $55 depending on proximity. The three Padres Preferred lots open four hours before first pitch:
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.
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.
The Padres host the Braves Tuesday, June 23 at 6:40 PM at Petco Park — First Responder Salute to Law Enforcement with 25% off tickets via GOVX.
Padres host Braves Monday, June 22 at 7:10 PM at Petco Park — the first 40,000 fans get the Western Snapback Hat, presented by Petco. Arrive at gates opening.