2026 Season: Know Before you Go

Below is a complete guide to everything you need to know as you prepare to come to Petco Park.

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 MyTickets account to manage your tickets, as well as how to access your tickets in the Ballpark app. Follow the step-by-step instructions to learn how to access, transfer, exchange (members-only!), or donate your tickets. All tickets must 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.

Screenshots will not be accepted at the gates for entry. Also, please 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 to 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. Please note, Android users are unable to save to their wallet and must go directly through the Ballpark app to access their tickets.

Petco Park will prohibit bags, except for clutches and purses no larger than 5” X 7”, single-compartment clear plastic bags not exceeding 12” X 6” X 12”, or infant and medical bags.

Please see the schedule below for the various gate times for the weekend series against the White Sox. 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, May 1:

3:30 PM Gallagher Square Gates*

4:30 PM Member Gates & Public Gates

6:40 PM First Pitch

Saturday, May 2:

3:00 PM Gallagher Square Gates*

3:30 PM Member Gates

4:00 PM Public Gates

5:40 PM First Pitch

Sunday, May 3:

10:30 AM Gallagher Square Gates*

11:00 AM Member Gates

11:30 AM Public Gates

1:10 PM First Pitch

*Gallagher Square Gates: All fans will have access to Gallagher Square, the Team Store, and Power Alley at the time designated above only until all gates open.

Concession stands are open on all levels of the ballpark with new offerings including Coco Ichibanya and Pop Pie Co. In-seat delivery via the MLB Ballpark app is available for both food and beverage 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 or Padres Chat 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.

Looking for parking in additional lots in downtown San Diego? Reserve a space on SpotHero, the proud parking partner of the San Diego Padres.

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.

The Padres return to Petco Park for a Chi-Town Showdown, taking on the Cubs (April 27 – 29), followed by the White Sox (May 1 – 3).

On Tuesday, the first 40,000 fans in attendance will take home a Waffle Knit Beanie, presented by motorola razr, perfect for cooler nights at the ballpark. With a strong turnout expected, fans are encouraged to arrive early as this giveaway is subject to availability.

On Friday, kick off your weekend with CocktailFest, thanks to Southwest Airlines, featuring $5 drink specials, live music, and an epic City Connect party in Gallagher Square. Also on Friday is Out at the Park! Join the Padres and San Diego Pride to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community for a night filled with baseball, pride, and fun. Purchase a special Theme Game package to receive a ticket to the Padres vs. White Sox game, a limited-edition Out at the Park Padres hat, and a $10 donation to San Diego Pride.

The party continues Saturday with Nova Kombucha drink specials and live music during pregame.

Then, Sundays are for the kids! Families are encouraged to arrive when gates open for KidsFest, presented by Nuna, to enjoy bounce houses and other inflatables, games, face painters, balloon artists and other kid-friendly activities in the newly renovated Gallagher Square. After the game, the fun keeps going with Kids Run the Bases, presented by Chick-fil-A, for kids ages 14 and under.

We’ll see you at Petco Park for this Chi-Town Showdown!

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.