Columbia Fireflies Dog Days of Summer, August 19, 2026, Columbia, SC

Dog Days of Summer puts the four-legged crowd on the Lawn at Segra Park for a 7:05 PM start against the Augusta GreenJackets. Free admission for dogs, waiver on arrival.

There's a particular kind of summer evening that a dog will remember: warm grass under the paws, a light breeze, and a whole crowd of people who came out just to have a good time. Columbia Fireflies Dog Days of Summer serves exactly that, so grab your co-pilot and make the drive to Segra Park.

The basics

From the event listing on our Events Board:

• What: Dog Days of Summer, a dog-friendly Minor League Baseball night
• When: Wednesday, August 19, 2026, first pitch 7:05 PM
• Where: Segra Park, Columbia, SC
• Host: Columbia Fireflies (vs. the Augusta GreenJackets)

Dogs and their people settle on the Lawn, a grassy general-admission area that's ideal for a pup who likes room to reposition and a good vantage point on all the action.

Why it's a great outing with a dog

A 7:05 start means you're arriving as the worst of the day's heat is fading, which is exactly when a dog wants to be out and about. The Lawn gives you space to spread a blanket, the crowd provides endless friendly enrichment, and the whole thing wraps at a reasonable hour. It's a low-effort, high-reward night out, the kind of easy adventure that keeps a co-pilot happy between weekend drives.

Straight from the host

Per the listing: Dogs get in free. All dogs must sit on the Lawn. A 2026 Dog Days of Summer waiver must be completed on arrival at the game. That waiver-on-arrival detail is worth planning around, and policies can change, so confirm the current details with the Columbia Fireflies before you go.

Co-pilot tips for a smooth night

• Arrive a little early. You'll want time to complete the waiver on arrival and find a good spot on the Lawn before first pitch.
• Leash on, kept short. Even on the Lawn, a 4-to-6-foot leash keeps neighbors and dogs comfortable.
• Respect the pavement. August in South Carolina bakes; concourse concrete and lots can burn paw pads. Stick to grass and shade on the walk in.
• Water, water, water. Bring a bottle and a collapsible bowl and offer small sips often.
• Pack high-value treats. A quiet reward helps during the loud moments. Our freeze-dried treats are single-ingredient and crumble-free, clean on a blanket, clean in the car.
• Never leave your dog in a parked car. Not for a minute. If they can't come in, they stay home in the AC.

Make a day of the drive

Columbia rewards a little planning. Map a pre-game walk and a dog-friendly water stop with our Dog Adventure Plotterand scan the Events Board for the next outing to point the car toward.

Grass, a game, and your best friend riding shotgun, that's a solid Wednesday. Ella says save her a spot on the Lawn. 🐾

From public listings, confirm with host before attending.