Bring Your Dog to Chesapeake Baysox Woof Wednesday — August 19

Maryland co-pilots, here's a midweek win: baseball, an evening breeze, and your dog on the leash beside you. On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the Chesapeake Baysox host Woof Wednesday at Prince George's Stadium in Bowie, Maryland, with a 6:35 PM first pitch against the Richmond Flying Squirrels. Leashed pups are welcome to join the fun.

What this event is

Woof Wednesday is the Baysox's dog-friendly promotion — a regular-season Minor League Baseball night where leashed, well-mannered dogs come to the park with their people. One quick note so you find the right team: the club recently rebranded from the Bowie Baysox to the Chesapeake Baysox, but they still play at Prince George's Stadium in Bowie. Same ballpark, new name, same dog-friendly welcome.

Why it's a fun outing with a dog

A 6:35 first pitch means you're arriving as the day cools off — exactly what you want for an August evening with a dog. Prince George's Stadium is an easy, walkable park, and Woof Wednesday draws a friendly crowd of fellow dog owners, so your pup will have plenty of tail-wagging company. For a social dog it's a relaxed adventure; for a nervous one, find a calmer corner of the concourse, keep the first visit short, and let the good memories stack up.

Know before you go

This one has a firm entry rule, straight from the event listing: Dogs must be leashed and must show current, valid vaccination tags at the gate prior to entry. So before you leave home, make sure your dog's vaccination tags are on the collar (or bring the paperwork). It's also smart to confirm the gate and any other requirements with the club before you make the drive.

Co-pilot packing tips

• Vaccination tags on the collar. This park checks at the gate — don't get turned around after the drive.
• Keep the leash short in tight spots. Concourses, carts, and foul balls all call for your dog close and under control.
• Bring water and a collapsible bowl. Offer sips through the game; a summer evening still runs warm with a crowd.
• Check the ground temperature. Concrete and metal hold the day's heat. Five-second hand test — too hot for you means too hot for paws. Favor shade and grass.
• Pack high-value, low-mess rewards. Pay well for calm behavior amid the excitement. Our freeze-dried dog treats are single-ingredient and crumb-light — easy to keep in a pocket at the park.
• Never leave your dog in a parked car. A closed car overheats dangerously fast, even for a short errand. In with you, or home.
• Clean up after your pup so Woof Wednesday keeps rolling.

Make a full day of it

Turning it into a whole dog day? Our free Dog Adventure Plotter helps you map a walk and a bite before first pitch. Full game details live on the event listing, and every upcoming dog-friendly outing is on our Events Board.

Details come from public listings and can change. Please confirm the date, gate, and dog policy — especially those vaccination-tag rules — with the Chesapeake Baysox before you go, then bring your co-pilot out to the ballpark.