Bring Your Dog to Rome Emperors Tail Waggin' Wednesday, September 2

Georgia readers, this one's worth marking on the calendar. On Wednesday, September 2, 2026the Rome Emperors host Tail Waggin' Wednesday at AdventHealth Stadium in Rome, Georgiawith a 6:45 PM first pitch against the Winston-Salem Dash. It's the last Tail Waggin' Wednesday on the Emperors' calendar this year, a fitting send-off to bring your co-pilot along for.

Tail Waggin' Wednesday is the club's standing dog-friendly promotion, and a 6:45 start is a smart one for a dog: you arrive as the day's heat is easing and settle in for a relaxed evening of ball. If your pup has been angling for a night out, this is the one to circle before the season wraps.

Why it's a great night out with a dog

Minor league parks like AdventHealth Stadium are made for easygoing dog outings, walkable concourses, a friendly crowd, and plenty of room for a well-mannered dog to take it all in. The whole point of a dog promotion is that everyone came out wanting dogs there, so a social pup will feel right at home collecting compliments between innings.

Co-pilot tips for the ballpark

• Keep the leash short. Concourses and food lines get busy; a short leash keeps your dog close and settled.
• Water, early and often. Pack a collapsible bowl and offer sips on the walk in and through the game, north Georgia can stay warm into early September.
• Shade and pavement. Choose a shaded section for the first few innings, and test lot and concourse pavement with the back of your hand before a long walk to spare paw pads.
• High-value treats. Reward a quiet 'settle' with something better than a dropped snack. Our freeze-dried dog treats are single-ingredient and low-mess, easy to pocket and easy on the stomach.
• Never leave your dog in a parked car. Not even for a few minutes, a closed car heats up fast. If the dog can't come to the seats, the dog stays home.

Before you go

Straight from the listing: Tail Waggin' Wednesday is the club's dog-friendly promotion, confirm the seating area, leash rules, and any waiver or pass requirement with the club before you go. A quick check with the host means no surprises at the gate. You'll find the full details on the event listingwith the Emperors' ticket page linked there.

Want to make a whole day of it? Our Dog Adventure Plotter helps you map dog-friendly walks, water stops, and rest breaks around the drive to Rome, and the Events Board is loaded with more dog-welcoming ballpark nights, car meets, and festivals to steer toward. Pack the treats, buckle in the co-pilot, and enjoy the game.