Eukanuba invites fans to experience a dog-friendly activation built around performance, play and nutrition
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — EUKANUBA™, a leader in science-based, premium dog nutrition and part of the Mars, Incorporated family of brands, will bring its Fuel Extraordinary Combine to the Washington Nationals Pups in the Park event on Tuesday, Aug. 25, turning Nationals Park into the ultimate celebration of dogs, their athleticism and the unique lives they lead. Pet owners and their dogs can experience the activation located behind Section 143 in the Right Field Plaza.
Eukanuba welcomes dogs and their owners to compete in baseball-inspired challenges, from sprinting to home base to responding to commands on the pitching mound, generating a custom scouting report.
“The potential for extraordinary performance lives within every dog, and the Fuel Extraordinary Combine is our way of bringing that belief to life,” said Jason Taylor, Vice President, Eukanuba. “During Pups in the Park, we are creating a memorable experience that gives pet owners and Washington Nationals fans a fun, interactive way to celebrate what makes their dogs extraordinary.”
For the Washington Nationals, Pups in the Park remains a fan favorite, and the Eukanuba stadium takeover adds another layer of entertainment for families attending with their dogs.
“Pups in the Park nights are always a highlight of the season, and the Eukanuba stadium takeover brings the experience to the next level by giving fans and their dogs a unique, interactive way to enjoy Nationals Park together with the Fuel Extraordinary Combine,” said Matt Lemire, Washington Nationals Vice President, Corporate Partnerships. “This collaboration reflects our commitment to creating memorable experiences for all our fans – human or canine.”
How it works
The Fuel Extraordinary Combine features a baseball field inspired set up with a pitching mound and activity stations. Dogs can take on three signature challenges:
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Home Plate Hustle: Dogs run a toy from third base to home plate with help from their owners.
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Coaches Call: On the pitching mound, dogs complete commands from their owner.
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Game-Winning Catch: Dogs leap for a tethered baseball in a vertical-jump challenge.
Eukanuba will also introduce the Extraordinary Index, a playful custom scouting report that pet owners can utilize during the activation, while also receiving behavioral insights from an on-site pet behavior expert. As part of the experience, owners can opt-in to receive a personalized digital scouting report based on inputs such as run timing and height and compare their dog’s performance to Natty, the Nationals’ team dog and a Canine Companions service dog in training. All participants who opt-in will receive their scouting report and exclusive coupons.
