The Vedder Cup is back 🎸

We’re excited to continue our partnership with the San Diego Padres and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Eddie Vedder in 2026! After taking home last year's inaugural Vedder Cup trophy—designed by the Pearl Jam frontman himself—Cal and crew will look to defend the crown this season.

Petco Park: April 14-16
T-Mobile Park: May 15-17

As part of the annual series, we’ve joined the Padres in support of the Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) Research Partnership, a charity co-founded by Eddie and Jill Vedder dedicated to funding research to discover treatments and cures for EB. Learn more at ebresearch.org.

Vedder Cup Ticket Special

FAQs:

What if the season series ends tied?

In the result of a tie in the season series between the clubs, the following tiebreakers will be used:

  1. Run Differential – The team with a greater run differential in the season series.

  2. EV (short for Exit Velocity and Eddie Vedder) – If the clubs share an even run differential in the season series, the team with the highest exit velocity recorded on a hit will win the Vedder Cup.

Will there be Vedder Cup merchandise?

Yes! Fans will have the opportunity to buy Vedder Cup merchandise at Team Stores in Seattle and San Diego during both series. Plus, the themed ticket special will include an exclusive Vedder Cup item not available in the Team Store.