Standard Pregame Tour

Take part in a unique, one-of-a-kind game day tour opportunity to experience America's #1 Ballpark!

Your tour begins with a behind-the-scenes tour of Petco Park. Enjoy a ballpark tour like no other as you learn the history of the San Diego Padres and Petco Park. Your tour will end with an exclusive opportunity to view Padres batting practice from one of our outfield venues.

Standard Pregame Tours begin at the Gaslamp Gate, located on 7th Avenue/Tony Gwynn Drive at K Street.

Down the Line Pregame Tour with Visiting Team Batting Practice

NEW FOR 2024 SEASON!

Join us just hours before first pitch as you go on a behind the scenes tour of Americaā€™s #1 Ballpark. Your exclusive pregame experience ends watching the Visiting Teams batting practice down the line!

Start off by learning about the history of the San Diego Padres & Petco Park as we celebrate our 20th Anniversary. After your behind-the-scenes peak of Petco Park as we prepare for game time, your Tour Guide will take you down the 3rd base line to a special viewing area to watch the Visiting Teams batting practice. Bring a glove and get ready to watch baseballā€™s biggest stars in action!

Down the Line Pregame Tours begin at the Gaslamp Gate, located on 7th Avenue/Tony Gwynn Drive at K Street.

*This tour starts 30 minutes after the Standard and VIP Pregame Tours, see below for times.

** Note: This tour allows you to skip the lines to get into the ballpark before gates open to the public. This is also an exclusive opportunity to enjoy watching visiting team batting practice before the public in a designated area for Pregame Tours. If on a giveaway day, your tour will get their items before the public!

** Please note: Down the Line Pregame Tours are NOT available on early game days (1:10pm and 3:40pm games).

VIP Pregame Tour

Looking for the ultimate VIP fan experience? Take your pregame tour to the next level. Watch your favorite big leaguers take batting practice from a dedicated area up close to the action on the warning track near home plate. This once in a lifetime experience allows you to take a behind-the-scenes tours of Petco Park as well!

Click the ā€œBuy Ticketsā€ button to find the date that you are visiting and click ā€œBuy Nowā€. VIP Tours will be listed there, if it is not listed, it may be sold out.

All VIP Pregame Tours begin at the Media/VIP Gate. The gate is located on Park Blvd and Imperial Avenue, right next to our main Home Plate Box Office.

** Please note: VIP Pregame Tours are NOT available on early game days (1:10pm and 3:40pm games).

Standard, Down the Line and VIP Pregame Tour Information:

Pregame Tours require a game ticket and are on a first-come, first-served basis. Pregame Tours do NOT include game tickets, game tickets must be purchased separately.

Tours are approximately 90 minutes long and include climbing stairs and walking ramps. All tours are wheelchair and stroller accessible, however wheelchairs are not provided. Tours take place rain or shine.

Due to restrictions on game days, certain locations seen on our daily tours will not be accessible for the Pregame Tour. All tour stops are subject to change depending upon Petco Park schedule and area availability.

*** Tours on All Fan Giveaway Days will get item first, before the public!

Pregame Tours take place at the following times:

  • 7:10 PM Game Time:
    • Standard and VIP Pregame Tours: 3:30 PM Tour (check in at 3:00 PM)
    • Down the Line Tour: 4:00 PM Tour (check in at 3:30 PM)
  • 6:40 PM Game Time:
    • Standard and VIP Pregame Tours: 3:00 PM Tour (check in at 2:30 PM)
    • Down the Line Tour: 3:30 PM Tour (check in at 3:00 PM)
  • 5:40 PM Game Time:
    • Standard and VIP Pregame Tours: 2:00 PM Tour (check in at 1:30 PM)
    • Down the Line Tour: 2:30 PM Tour (check in at 2:00 PM)
  • 4:15 PM Game Time:
    • Standard and VIP Pregame Tours: 12:30 PM Tour (check in at 12:00 PM)
    • Down the Line Tour: 1:00 PM (check in at 12:30 PM)
  • 3:40 PM Game Time:
    • Standard Tours: 12:00 PM Tour (check in at 11:30 AM)
    • No VIP Pregame or Down the Line Tours
  • 1:10 PM Game Time:
    • Standard Pregame Tours: 10:00 AM Tour (check in at 9:30 AM)
      • One hour tour only
    • No VIP Pregame or Down the Line Tours

* Please note: Batting Practice is held at the discretion of both teams and is not guaranteed and is subject to cancellation without prior notification.

For further details on availability and pricing, please contact [email protected]. Space is limited, so book now!