The Padres close their series with the Blue Jays on Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 1:10 PM at Petco Park, with Girl Scout Day, a kids' water-bottle giveaway, and KidsFest.
Overview
The San Diego Padres close out their series with the Toronto Blue Jays at Petco Park on Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 1:10 p.m. — a family-friendly Sunday day game featuring Girl Scout Day, a kids' water-bottle giveaway, and the pregame KidsFest in Gallagher Square.
It's the most family-forward day of the series — and it's perfect for families with young kids, Girl Scouts and their troops, and anyone who prefers an afternoon ballgame in the summer sun.
What You Actually Need to Know
- Matchup: San Diego Padres vs. Toronto Blue Jays (interleague)
- Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026
- First pitch: 1:10 p.m. PT (day game)
- Where: Petco Park — 100 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101 (East Village)
- Theme: Girl Scout Day (jersey via theme-game package)
- Kids giveaway: Squeeze Top Water Bottle for the first 10,000 kids age 14 and younger
- Pregame: KidsFest in Gallagher Square — inflatables, games, and activities before first pitch
- Tickets: Prices vary; available at mlb.com/padres/tickets
A Family Sunday at the Ballpark
This series finale is built for families:
- Girl Scout Day — a theme celebration for Girl Scouts, with a themed jersey available through the theme-game ticket package.
- Kids Giveaway — the first 10,000 children age 14 and younger receive a Squeeze Top Water Bottle, a handy summer item, while supplies last.
- KidsFest — the Padres' pregame family festival in Gallagher Square, with bounce houses, inflatables, games, face painters, and more, typically starting a couple of hours before first pitch.
Add a 1:10 p.m. day-game start, and it's an ideal outing for younger fans.
The Experience
A Sunday afternoon game has a relaxed, sun-soaked feel, and the family programming makes it especially welcoming for kids. With KidsFest running beforehand, the day starts well before first pitch.
On a typical Sunday at Petco:
- KidsFest transforms Gallagher Square into a kids' play zone
- Daytime skyline and bay views show off the ballpark at its best
- Family-friendly concessions throughout the park
- A laid-back afternoon crowd wrapping up the homestand
When and Where
Sunday, July 12, 2026 — first pitch at 1:10 p.m. PT
Location: Petco Park, 100 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101.
Petco Park is in downtown's East Village, walkable from the Gaslamp Quarter and directly served by the MTS Trolley.
Why It Works
1. It's the family day of the series. Girl Scout Day, a kids' giveaway, and KidsFest all in one.
2. The water bottle is a useful freebie. Practical for the first 10,000 kids on a summer afternoon.
3. The day-game timing suits families. A 1:10 start means no late night with the kids.
4. The Blue Jays are a rare visitor. A novelty interleague matchup to close the series.
5. KidsFest sweetens the deal. A pregame festival kids will love.
Who It's For
- Families with young kids — the most kid-friendly day of the series
- Girl Scouts and troops — a theme day built for them
- Day-game fans — afternoon baseball in the summer sun
- Anyone wrapping up the series — a relaxed finale
How to Make a Day of It
- Arrive early for KidsFest — and to grab a water bottle for the kids before they run out
- Take the Trolley — it stops at Petco
- Plan for sun — it's a daytime game; bring hats and sunscreen
- Catch the full series — see our guides to the July 10 and July 11 games
Tickets
Ticket prices vary by seat and demand. The Girl Scout Day jersey requires a special theme-game ticket package; the kids' water-bottle giveaway is an all-fan kids item (first 10,000 children 14 and under).
Get tickets and theme-game packages →
Good to Know
- Arrive early — the water bottle is limited to the first 10,000 kids, while supplies last
- First pitch is 1:10 p.m. — a day game, so plan for afternoon sun
- KidsFest runs pregame in Gallagher Square
- Take the Trolley to skip downtown parking
- Bring sun protection — hats, sunscreen, and water for daytime baseball
For more events happening in San Diego this summer, check out our full July events calendar or browse our East Village neighborhood guide.