SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres today announced “La Conexión” City Connect Pop Up, a new immersive experience at Petco Park, which opens tomorrow, May 19 at 4:30 p.m. in the Candy Factory Building adjacent to Gallagher Square. La Conexión is designed to celebrate the culture, creativity and community behind the Padres City Connect identity, blending art, fashion, music, food and local storytelling into a vibrant gameday destination. The space is accessible to ticketed fans when gates open for Padres home games. Admission to La Conexión is $35, which serves as a credit redeemable toward the purchase of City Connect merchandise inside this space. Kids under 12 years old receive complimentary admission to La Conexión. More information is available at www.padres.com/events.
La Conexión transports fans to the exact set where the Padres filmed their City Connect 2.0 launch video with Padres players. The Candy Factory ground floor is transformed into a series of tiendas featuring interactive installations, local artists, exclusive merchandise, music programming and curated food and beverage offerings. Installations and experiences include an ofrenda, local vendor market with vintage-inspired tienda storefronts, candle shop, art galleries, authentic lowrider bike shop set featuring a custom City Connect bike, iconic photo opportunities, and more. Inside the space, guests will be able to shop for Padres City Connect 2.0 retail items and exclusive limited-edition merchandise drops. The $35 voucher is only valid on City Connect merchandise.
Additionally, the pop-up experience offers authentic food and beverage items available for purchase. At La Dulcería, fans can enjoy paletas, conchas and traditional Mexican candies. Curated beverages at La Conexión include the Ballast Point Súper Lager and other drinks inspired by the culture and aesthetic of the experience.
Media members with a valid Padres media credential are permitted to access La Conexión for their coverage. All Padres gameday media policies apply in La Conexión. Media may interview fans in this space; however, they may not interview any artists or employees at this time.
To purchase tickets, fans can visit www.padres.com/tickets and add on La Conexión upon check out.