2023 Season: Know Before you Go

All tickets are digital and can be accessed within the MLB Ballpark app. Our full digital ticketing guide will help you to sign into your Padres Account Manager to access and manage your tickets as well as how to access your tickets in the Ballpark app. Follow the step-by-step guides to learn how to access and transfer your tickets. All tickets can be accessed in the MLB Ballpark app for scanning and entry at the gates on gamedays. Make sure to transfer tickets to everyone in your party before the game so everyone has their own digital ticket.

New this year, Petco Park will be utilizing Ticketmaster SafeTix and screenshots will no longer be accepted at the gates for entry. Also, please make sure to have the latest version of the Ballpark App updated prior to entering the Ballpark for the first time this season. We recommend accessing your tickets on the Ballpark App before arriving to Petco Park ensure you have the latest version of the App and can view your ticket barcodes! Additionally, we recommend saving your tickets to your phone's wallet in case you have connectivity issues when you arrive at Petco Park. Information on accessing your digital tickets and adding them to your phone's wallet can be found using the link below.

Petco Park will prohibit bags with the exception of single-compartment bags measuring 7” x 10” or smaller, infant, and medical bags.

Please see the schedule below for the various gate times for the Cubs series. When entering certain gates, fans will have access to only select locations until all gates are open (designated by “Public Gates” on the schedule):

Friday, June 2:

4:00 PM Gallagher Square Gates†

4:30 PM Member & Public Gates‡§

6:40 PM First Pitch

Saturday, June 3:

4:30 PM Gallagher Square Gates†

5:00 PM Member Gates‡

5:30 PM Public Gates§

7:10 PM First Pitch

Sunday, June 4*:

12:00 PM Gallagher Square Gates†

12:30 PM Member Gates‡

1:00 PM Public Gates§

2:30 PM First Pitch

Monday, June 5:

4:00 PM Member Gates‡

4:30 PM Public Gates §

6:10 PM First Pitch

*Please be advised the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon is taking place on Sunday. Plan ahead by arriving early and expecting road closures and heavy traffic. Fans are encouraged to check the MTS Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon website as well as the MTS Alerts & Detours website for the latest route updates.

†Gallagher Square Gates: Should you decide to enter here, you will have access to Gallagher Square, the Team Store, and Power Alley only until all gates open.

‡Member Gates: Should you decide to enter at the two (2) Member gates, Members can access the concourse level from foul pole to foul pole only until all gates open.

§Public Gates: At the time designated by "Public Gates," fans will have full access to all areas of the ballpark.

Concession stands are open on all levels of the ballpark with new offerings including Kona Big Wave Patio, Elote, and Alpine Beer Company and additional locations of your favorites including Seaside Market, Lane Field Lemonade, and Grand Ole BBQ! Mobile ordering via the MLB Ballpark app is available for in-seat beverage delivery (excluding the upper deck 300-level) as well as in-seat delivery for both food and beverage for those in premium seating areas (Blue Shield Home Plate Club, First Base VIP Box, Lexus Club, Cutwater Coronado Club, and Terrace Level).

Select the Padres as your favorite team in the MLB Ballpark app to enhance your gameday! Use our interactive Ballpark Map and our Food Finder to see which food and beverage locations are closest to you!

Public Transportation

When planning your trip to Petco Park, consider MTS, which provides direct, frequent service to Petco Park on all three Trolley lines and select bus routes. You can avoid traffic and parking by using MTS Park & Ride lots along the Trolley system. North County COASTER provides an alternative mass-transit option to get safely to the ballpark.

Parking

Padres preferred parking is available adjacent to Petco Park. Guests are strongly encouraged to pre-purchase their parking to guarantee a spot in these convenient lots. Pre-paid parking is unavailable for purchase online within 4 hours of first pitch.

Rideshare

A designated rideshare loading zone is located across the street from the Bayfront Hilton Hotel (next to the Convention Center) on Harbor Drive and Park Boulevard. We encourage fans to get dropped off and picked up at this location, and then take the pedestrian sky bridge towards Petco Park.

Bike Valet Program (Sundays!)

New for the 2023 season, we’re offering a free bike valet service for Sunday Padres games at Petco Park. Bicyclists can drop off their bikes outside the Balboa Gate beginning the time gates open and can pick up their bikes within 30 minutes after the last out.

The Padres return on Friday, June 2 to host a four-game series against the Chicago Cubs followed by a two-game series against the Seattle Mariners. On Friday, don’t miss the biggest pregame party in San Diego out in Gallagher Square, presented by Southwest Airlines. Starting at 4 PM, enjoy $5 drink specials and live music at our City Connect themed party!

On Saturday, the Padres NEW House Band will perform during pregame out in Gallagher Square playing a variety of rock, oldies, pop and country music on the Sycuan Stage. Stay in your seats after the game for an incredible fireworks show you won’t want to miss to officially kick off summer!

On Sunday, families can enjoy KidsFest starting when gates open out in Gallagher Square, sponsored by SDG&E which features bounce houses, an obstacle course, face paintings and more! After the game, Kids 14 and under can go onto the field and run the bases.

Finally, on Monday, June 5, take home the trendiest giveaway of the season, a Padres Belt Bag, sponsored by Sycuan Casino Resort. Available to the first 40,000 fans in attendance.

The homestand wraps up when the Padres take on the Mariners June 6 – 7.

The health and safety of our guests and staff is our number one priority. Review our full health and safety guidelines below.

We look forward to seeing you at Petco Park this season. Please review our full FAQ and reference our A-Z information guide should you have any questions.