The 2024 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 are invited to bring their dogs to Camden Yards for two special “Bark at Oriole Park” events in 2024. Special package includes game tickets, access to the pregame Pup Parade, and more for your furry friends. The first game (Tuesday, April 16) is already sold out, but Bark At Oriole Park tickets for the second game on Wednesday, September 18 go on sale soon. Check their website for info.
• Chicago White Sox: The White Sox will host their annual “Dog Day” at Guaranteed Rate Field on Monday, April 29, when the Sox face the Minnesota Twins. 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!
• 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 2024 Bark in the Park dates are: Tuesday, April 30 vs the St. Louis Cardinals; Tuesday, May 14 vs. the Miami Marlins; Tuesday, September 10 vs. the Colorado Rockies; and Wednesday, September 25 vs the Tampa Bay Rays. Plus, each ticket includes some dog-friendly Tigers swag! Click here for more info and to order your tickets today.
• Houston Astros: The ‘Stros will host their annual Dog Day at Minute Maid Park on Sunday, September 1 vs the Kansas City Royals.  Check our their website for more info.
• 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: Tuesday, April 23 vs the Toronto Blue Jays; Tuesday, May 21 vs the Detroit Tigers; and Tuesday, September 3 vs the Cleveland Guardians. Each special game ticket also includes a cool Royals doggie giveaway. Order your tickets here.
• Minnesota Twins: The Twins’ 2024 “Bark at the Park” Day event on Monday, April 22 is ALREADY sold out! Check back on their website in early 2025 for next years’ tickets.
• Seattle Mariners: The canine-crazy Seattle Mariners are hosting SIX “Bark at the Park” nights this season – one more than last season’s impressive five nights! T-Mobile Park will welcome pups on Monday, April 29 (vs. the Atlanta Braves), Wednesday, May 29 (vs. the Houston Astros), Monday, June 10 (vs. the Chicago White Sox), Tuesday, July 2 (vs. the Baltimore Orioles), Wednesday, August 7 (vs. the Detroit Tigers), and Thursday, September 12 (vs. the Texas Rangers). All games start at 6:40 pm. Click here for tickets and more information.
• Tampa Bay Rays: Attention, Tampa dog lovers! The Rays will host a “Dog Day at the Rays” on Sunday, April 14 at 1:40PM vs the San Francisco Giants. For just $33 this specially priced ticket package includes a seat for you and your best pal in the Rays Party Deck and a Rays Dog Day themed item. Click here to buy tickets.
• Texas Rangers: Bring your dog to Globe Life Field on Monday, June 3 for the Rangers’ annual Bark at the Park event! Cheer on the reigning World Series champs as they take on the Los Angeles Angels. For more information, visit the team’s website or contact Emily Walker at ewalker@texasrangers.com.

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

• Boston Red Sox
• Cleveland Guardians
• Los Angeles Angels
• New York Yankees
• Oakland Athletics
• Toronto Blue Jays

National League

• Arizona Diamondbacks: Join the National League champs with your canine companions at Chase Field for “Bark at the Park” on Tuesday, April 16, as the D-backs take on the Chicago Cubs. Each dog ticket will include a s“wag” bag and 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 24 vs. the Philadelphia Phillies; Wednesday, May 22 vs. the San Diego Padres; Monday, August 12 vs. the St. Louis Cardinals; and Wednesday, September 18 vs. the Atlanta Braves. 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 eleven (yes, you read that right) “Bark at the Park” nights this season – starting next Monday, April 1! If you can’t make the April Fools’ game (and meet internet sensation Brodie That Dood), pick up your tickets for one these upcoming games at LoanDepot Park: Monday, April 15 at 6:40PM (vs. the San Francisco Giants), Monday, April 29 at 6:40PM (vs. the Washington Nationals), Monday, May 20 at 6:40PM (vs. the Milwaukee Brewers); Sunday, June 2 at 1:40PM (vs. the Texas Rangers): Monday, June 17 at 6:40pm (vs. St. Louis Cardinals); Sunday, July 7 at 1:40pm (vs. the Chicago White Sox); Monday, July 22 at 6:40pm (vs. the New York Mets); Monday, August 5 at 6:40pm (vs. the Cincinnati Reds); Monday, August 19 at 6:40pm (vs. the Arizona D-backs); and Sunday, September 8 at 1:40pm (vs. the Philadelphia Phillies). 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 Thursday, May 9 when the Brewers play the St. Louis Cardinals. In addition to the ballgame, Bark at the Park tickets include a Brewers Beer Can Squeaky Toy and each ticket a donation to the Wisconsin Humane Society. Get your tickets here!
• Pittsburgh Pirates: The Pittsburgh Pirates must be HUGE dogs fans, as they’re once again opening PNC Park to pups for EVERY Tuesday home game in 2024. The “Pup Nights at PNC Park” dates are: April 23 vs. the Milwaukee Brewers; May 7 vs. the Los Angeles Angels; May 21 vs. the San Francisco Giants; June 4 vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers; June 18 vs. the Cincinnati Reds; July 7 and July 23 vs. the St. Louis Cardinals; August 6 vs. the San Diego Padres; August 27 vs. the Chicago Cubs; September 10 vs. the Miami Marlins; and September 24 vs. the Milwaukee Brewers. 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 2024 “Bark at the Park” events are: Wednesday, April 3 (vs. the St. Louis Cardinals); Tuesday, April 30 (vs. the Cincinnati Reds); Tuesday, July 9 (vs. the Seattle Mariners); and Monday, August 12 (vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates). Attendees will get a unique pet-friendly giveaway at each game. You can purchase tickets now on the Padres’ website.
• San Francisco Giants: The Dog Days of Summer return to Oracle Park for two paw-some days in 2024! The Giants are inviting fans and their dogs to two games: the first, on Saturday, April 27 (vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates); and the second, on Saturday, September 28 (vs. the St. Louis Cardinals). The special event ticket package includes a ticket to the game and Padres dog collar (April 27) or Padres dog leash (September 28), plus access to the pregame dog parade around the warning track! Partial ticket proceeds to benefit San Francisco SPCA.
• St. Louis Cardinals: The Cardinals are hosting the 19th Annual “Purina Pooches in the Ballpark” at Busch Stadium on Saturday, May 4 at 1:15PM vs. the Chicago White Sox. 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! All participants will also receive a Purina goodie-bag.  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: Friday, April 5 (vs. the Philadelphia Phillies); Tuesday, April 23 (vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers); Monday, June 3 (vs. the New York Mets); Friday, August 2 (vs. the Milwaukee Brewers); Tuesday, September 10 (vs. the Atlanta Braves); and Friday, September 27 (vs. the Philadelphia Phillies). 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
• New York Mets
• 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!

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Astros Dog Day at Minute Maid Park