Padres vs. Blue Jays July 11, 2026: Hockey Night & Michael King Jersey

Overview

The San Diego Padres continue their series with the Toronto Blue Jays at Petco Park on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 5:40 p.m. — game two of the weekend set, headlined by Hockey Night and a Michael King hockey jersey for fans who grab the theme-game package.

It's one of the most fun crossover nights on the Padres' schedule — and it's perfect for hockey fans, jersey collectors, and anyone who wants a Saturday-night ballgame against a rare American League opponent.

What You Actually Need to Know

• Matchup: San Diego Padres vs. Toronto Blue Jays (interleague)
• Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
• First pitch: 5:40 p.m. PT
• Where: Petco Park — 100 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101 (East Village)
• Theme night: Hockey Night, featuring a Michael King hockey jersey (via the theme-game ticket package)
• Tickets: Prices vary; available at mlb.com/padres/tickets

Hockey Night and the Michael King Jersey

The centerpiece is Hockey Night, a baseball-meets-hockey crossover celebration. The theme-game package includes a Michael King hockey jersey — a Padres-branded hockey sweater honoring the right-handed starter, blending two sports into one collectible.

Hockey-themed nights have become fan favorites across baseball, and the King jersey makes this one a must for collectors. Because it's a theme game, the jersey comes via a dedicated ticket package rather than a standard ticket.

The Experience

A Saturday-night game against an American League contender brings out a big, energetic crowd, and the earlier 5:40 p.m. first pitch means the evening builds with the summer sunset.

On a typical Saturday at Petco:

• A packed, lively ballpark for a weekend matchup
• Skyline and bay views that make Petco a standout venue
• A wide range of local food and drink around the concourses
• A themed Hockey Night atmosphere with fans in their King sweaters

When and Where

Saturday, July 11, 2026 — first pitch at 5:40 p.m. PT

Location: Petco Park, 100 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101.

Petco Park sits in downtown's East Village, steps from the Gaslamp Quarter and directly served by the MTS Trolley.

Why It Works

1. The jersey is a unique keeper. A Michael King hockey sweater is a one-of-a-kind crossover collectible.

2. Hockey Night is genuinely fun. A creative theme that mixes two fan bases.

3. The Blue Jays are a rare visitor. Interleague play makes this a novelty matchup.

4. Saturday night at Petco delivers. Big crowd, great atmosphere, summer sunset.

5. It's part of a weekend series. Easy to pair with the surrounding games.

Who It's For

• Hockey fans — a baseball night built for them
• Collectors — the King jersey is distinctive
• Baseball fans — a rare look at a top AL club
• Weekend crowds — a festive Saturday outing

How to Make a Night of It

• Buy the theme package early — the jersey comes with the Hockey Night ticket
• Take the Trolley — it stops right at Petco
• Grab dinner in the Gaslamp before first pitch
• Catch the full series — see our guides to the July 10 and July 12 games

Tickets

Ticket prices vary by seat and demand. The Michael King hockey jersey requires a special Hockey Night theme-game ticket package, not a standard ticket.

Get tickets and theme-game packages →

Good to Know

• The jersey requires the theme package — it's not an all-fan giveaway
• First pitch is 5:40 p.m. — an earlier start than a typical night game
• Take the Trolley to skip downtown parking
• Clear-bag policy applies at security
• Bring a layer — evenings cool off near the bay

For more events happening in San Diego this summer, check out our full July events calendar or browse our East Village neighborhood guide.