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Hello Kitty Nights 2026: Three Chances to Get Cute

You may have caught Hello Kitty prowling around Petco Park during Comic Con. Well, she’s coming back in 2026—and not just once. The Padres are going all-in on Sanrio this year with three Hello Kitty theme nights spread across the season.

Hello Kitty #1

Saturday, March 28, 2026 vs. Detroit Tigers

The first Hello Kitty night kicks off the season with an adorable Hello Kitty belt bag included with your theme game package. It’s perfect for carrying essentials hands-free while you’re navigating Petco Park—practical and cute, which is basically Hello Kitty’s whole thing.

The Padres are offering a Hello Kitty Bundle that gets you access to all three games. Buy the bundle and you get early access to tickets for the subsequent Hello Kitty nights plus a limited-edition themed jersey. If you’re planning to hit all three, this is the move.

Hello Kitty #2

Sunday, August 2, 2026 vs. San Francisco Giants

Summer brings the cutest jersey ever. Your Hello Kitty theme game package includes a limited-edition baseball jersey inspired by the Sanrio icon. This is the centerpiece of the August event—the jersey is legitimately collectible, the kind of thing Sanrio fans actually want to own. Available through the bundle or as a standalone purchase if you’re just showing up for this one.

Hello Kitty #3

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

Back by popular demand. Another limited-edition Hello Kitty jersey, another chance to grab one if supplies ran out on August 2. Your theme game package includes the jersey plus a ticket to the Pirates matchup. By late August, baseball’s in full swing and theme nights are a regular part of the Petco Park experience—might as well make it cute.

How Theme Game Packages Work

Here’s the important part: these items require a special theme game package purchase. They’re not all-fan giveaways handed out to everyone—you need to buy the package to get the item. Both the belt bag and jerseys are available while supplies last and must be redeemed the day of the game from the theme game redemption area. The redemption window runs from gates open until 1 hour after first pitch, so don’t show up in the 8th inning expecting to grab one.

Season ticket members with tickets for any of these games can purchase theme game items through their MyTickets account, which usually gives you first access and guaranteed availability.

Getting to the Games

Parking

For any of these games, especially the August dates, reserve a close parking spot in advance to guarantee availability and save money.

Search Parking

View our comprehensive Petco Park Parking Guide for all downtown lot locations and rates.

Hotels

Making a day of it? Check out our picks for the best nearby hotels.

Bottom line: Three Hello Kitty nights means three chances to collect, three different opponents, and three reasons to show up at Petco Park in 2026 with style.