The 2025 Baseball season is officially underway! Did you know over a dozen MLB teams are inviting fans to bring their dogs to the ballpark for selected games? Find out if your favorite team hosting a “Bark in the Park” event this season by checking out our list below. Don’t miss out, share with your friends, and let’s play ball!

American League

• Baltimore Orioles: Orioles fans must be dog-crazy – the two “Bark at Oriole Park” events on April 16 and May 28, 2025 are already sold out! But don’t worry – you can register on their website to be notified of upcoming Bark At Oriole Park dates so you won’t miss out next time.
• Chicago White Sox: The White Sox will host their annual “Dog Day” at Rate Field on Tuesday, April 29, when the Sox face the Milwaukee Brewers. Click here for more info, or email dogday@chisox.com. But act fast – while the Dog Parade on the field is already sold out, there is still space for your in the outfield!
• Cleveland Guardians: Get ready to paw-ty with your pup at Progressive Field for FOUR Bark in the Park events in 2025! The dates are: Tuesday, April 22 vs the New York Yankees, Monday, May 12 vs the Milwaukee Brewers, Tuesday, June 24 vs the Toronto Blue Jays, and Monday, September 8 vs he Kansas City Royals. Ticket packages include game tickets, an exclusive Cleveland Guardians bandana, a donation to the Cleveland APL, and more – grab them today here!
• Detroit Tigers: Tigers fans – don’t miss your chance to bring your dog to Comerica Park and enjoy FOUR Detroit Tigers games with your furry friend! The 2025 Bark in the Park dates are: Monday, April 21 vs the San Diego Padres; Tuesday, May 13 vs. the Boston Red Sox; Tuesday, September 2 vs. the New York Mets; and Tuesday, September 16 vs the Cleveland Guardians. Plus, each ticket includes a donation to Michigan Humane! Click here for more info and to order your tickets today.
• Houston Astros: The ‘Stros will host their annual Dog Day at Daikin Park on Sunday, August 31 vs the Los Angeles Angels. Check out their website for more info. And get there early – the first 500 dogs to enter the ballpark will receive a special Astros Dog Toy!
• Kansas City Royals: Royals fans will have a trio of chances to enjoy a game at Kauffman Stadium with their pup this season! “Bark at the Park” events are scheduled for: Friday, April 4 vs the Baltimore Orioles; Tuesday, May 6 vs the Chicago White Sox; and Tuesday, September 16 vs the Seattle Mariners. Each special game ticket also includes a cool Royals doggie giveaway. Order your tickets here.
• Minnesota Twins: The Twins’ have doubled their Doggie Days in 2025. Target Field will host “Bark at the Park” Day events on Monday, May 19 vs the Cleveland Guardians and Tuesday, September 2 vs the Chicago White Sox. These special ticket packages include an exclusive Twins Portable Dog Food and Water Canteen. Get your tickets here.
• Seattle Mariners: The canine-crazy Seattle Mariners are hosting SIX “Bark at the Park” nights this season! T-Mobile Park will welcome pups on Monday, April 7 (vs. the Houston Astros), Tuesday, June 3 (vs. the Baltimore Orioles), Tuesday, July 1 (vs. the Kansas City Royals), Monday, August 25 (vs. the San Diego Padres), Wednesday, September 10 (vs. the St. Louis Cardinals), and Thursday, September 25 (vs. the Colorado Rockies). All games start at 6:40 pm. Click here for tickets and more information.
• Texas Rangers: The Rangers are giving fans two chances to bring their dogs to Globe Life Field in 2025. Tickets are on sale for the first Bark at the Park event on Wednesday, April 30 vs the Athletics, and will available soon for their second Bark at the Park on Tuesday, August 26 vs the New York Yankees. For more information, visit the team’s website.

The following teams have no dog-friendly games or events listed on their 2025 home schedule:

• Boston Red Sox
• Los Angeles Angels
• New York Yankees
• Athletics
• Tampa Bay Rays
• Toronto Blue Jays

National League

• Arizona Diamondbacks: D-back fans, bring your canine companions to Chase Field for “Bark at the Park” on Tuesday, April 8, as your team takes on the Baltimore Orioles. Each dog ticket will include an opportunity to be part of a pre-game puppy parade. Get tickets and more info here.
• Cincinnati Reds: Cincinnatians will get FOUR chances to bring their dog to see their favorite team play at Great American Ball Park. The Reds are hosting “Bark in the Park” events at the following games: Wednesday, April 30 vs. the St. Louis Cardinals; Tuesday, June 17 vs. the Minnesota Twins; Monday, July 7 vs. the Miami Marlins; and Thursday, September 18 vs. the Chicago Cubs. Click here for tickets and more information. They will also be dogs available for adoption through the SPCA Cincinnati Organization in attendance – maybe you can enjoy the game AND meet your new furry BFF!
• Miami Marlins: Florida is going to the dogs! The Miami Marlins are hosting FIVE “Bark at the Park” nights this season – starting next Monday, March 31 vs the New York Mets!  The other Bark at the Park events at LoanDepot Park take place on: Sunday, April 13 at 1:40PM (vs. the Washington Nationals), Monday, April 21 at 6:40PM (vs. the Cincinnati Reds), Monday, May 5 at 6:40PM (vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers), and Monday, May 19 at 6:40PM (vs. the Chicago Cubs). Click here for tickets and more information.
• Milwaukee Brewers: Good news, Brewers fans – Bark at the Park is back! This year’s event at American Family Field takes place on Wednesday, September 3 when the Brewers play the Philadelphia Phillies. In addition to the ballgame, Bark at the Park tickets include a portable pet water bowl and a donation to the Wisconsin Humane Society. Get your tickets here!
• New York Mets: Good news, Mets fans! Citi Field is hosting three “Bark At The Park” events in 2025. A portion of the dog ticket and of the human ticket will benefit North Shore Animal League America. The games are scheduled for: Monday, April 7 vs. the Miami Marlins; Wednesday, April 30 vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks; and Monday, May 12 vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates. Buy your tickets here.
• Pittsburgh Pirates: The Pittsburgh Pirates must be HUGE dogs fans, as they’re once again opening PNC Park to pups for TWELVE Tuesday home game in 2025. The “Pup Nights at PNC Park” dates are: April 8 vs. the St. Louis Cardinals; April 15 vs. the Washington Nationals; April 29 vs. the Chicago Cubs; May 20 vs. the Cincinnati Reds; June 3 vs. the Houston Astros; June 10 vs. the Miami Marlins; July 1 vs. the St. Louis Cardinals; July 22 vs the Detroit Tigers; August 4 vs. the San Francisco Giants; August 19 vs. the Toronto Blue Jays; September 2 vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers; and September 16 vs. the Chicago Cubs. With so many options, you’d be silly NOT buy a ticket (or three)!
• San Diego Padres: The Padres play in Petco Park, so you bet they have some dog-friendly games on their schedule! The dates for the 2025 “Bark at the Park” events are: Wednesday, April 2 (vs. the Cleveland Guardians); Wednesday, April 30 (vs. the San Francisco Giants); Monday, May 26 (vs. the Miami Marlins); Tuesday, June 8 (vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks); Thursday, September 11 (vs. the Colorado Rockies); and Wednesday, September 24 (vs. the Milwaukee Brewers). Four of the events are already sold out, but you can still grab tickets for the April 2 and September 24 games on the Padres’ website.
• San Francisco Giants: The Dog Days of Summer return to Oracle Park for two paw-some days in 2025! The Giants are inviting fans and their dogs to two games: the first, on Saturday, May 17 (vs. the Athletics); and the second, on Saturday, September 27 (vs. the Colorado Rockies). Buy your tickets today on the Giants’ website.
• St. Louis Cardinals: The Cardinals are hosting the 20th Annual “Purina Pooches in the Ballpark” at Busch Stadium on Saturday, April 12 at 1:15PM vs. the Philadelphia Phillies. Fans who purchase a special Pooches ticket can enjoy the game with their pooch in style, featuring all-inclusive seats with food and drinks included! Click here to get your tickets.
• Washington Nationals: Back by “pup-ular” demand, the Nationals are excited to welcome dogs into Nationals Park for SIX games this season! “Pups in the Park” will be held during the following games: Sunday, April 6 at 1:35PM (vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks); Friday, April 25 at 6:45PM (vs. the New York Mets); Tuesday, May 20 at 6:45PM (vs. the Atlanta Braves); Saturday, June 14 at 4:05PM (vs. the Miami Marlins); Wednesday, August 20 at 6:45PM (vs. the New York Mets); and Sunday, September 28 at 3:05PM (vs. the Chicago White Sox). All proceeds from your pup’s ticket will benefit Humane Rescue Alliance in Washington, DC. Click here for tickets and more information.

The following teams have no dog-friendly games or events listed on their 2024 home schedule:

• Atlanta Braves
• Chicago Cubs
• Colorado Rockies
• Los Angeles Dodgers
• Philadelphia Phillies

Note: Check your team’s website for more information about these events and event requirements (size limit, vaccination records, etc.). 

We’ve chosen to focus on MLB teams in this post, but there are plenty of minor league teams that have similar pet-themed events. Check out your team’s website to see if they have a dog-friendly event coming up!

Know about any dog-friendly baseball events in your area that we missed? Tell us in the comments, or share them on our Facebook page!

Photo Credit
Seattle Mariners “Bark at the Park” at T-Mobile Park