Postseason: Wild Card Series

Below is a complete guide of everything you need to know as you prepare to come to Petco Park for the Wild Card Series, presented by AbbVie, vs. the Chicago Cubs.

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 or transfer 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 gate times for the Wild Card Series games at Petco Park against the Chicago Cubs. When entering certain gates, fans will have access to only select locations until all gates are open (designated by "Public Gates" on the schedule):

Game 1 - Tuesday, Sept. 29:

4:30 PM Gallagher Square Gates*

5 PM Member Gates & Public Gates

7 PM First Pitch

Game 2 - Wednesday, Sept. 30:

4:30 PM Gallagher Square Gates*

5 PM Member Gates & Public Gates

7 PM First Pitch

Game 3 (If Necessary) - Thursday, Oct. 1:

Game time is TBD. Should a game 3 be necessary, first pitch will be 5 PM, 6:30 PM or 7 PM pending the outcome of other Wild Card games.

*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.

Public Transportation

When planning your trip to Petco Park for the Postseason, 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.

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).

Exclusively for the 2026 Postseason, Petco Park will offer several new concessions items at select locations throughout the ballpark, which include the Surf and Turf Sandwich, Tuna Poke Crunchy Tacos, and Spicy Tri Tip Nachos. Details on the Postseason food menu can be found using the food guide below.

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!

Don't forget that members enjoy 10% off concessions all Postseason long. Be sure to use the Membership Discount Card in the MLB Ballpark app!

Continuing through the Postseason, all All Padres Members receive 10% off concessions and retail. To receive your discount, access your Membership Discount Card in the MLB Ballpark app using the steps below:

The QR Code will be your virtual Member Discount Card. Please show this at the point of sale at concession stands and the Team Store to receive your 10% Membership Discount. You can also use your 10% off discount using Padres Pay with a convenient single-scan purchase at concessions and retail spaces throughout the ballpark.

Available from the time Member Gates open until first pitch, you can enjoy special drink offers at several locations throughout the ballpark. Please show your Membership Discount Card or Padres Pay to receive this Member Happy Hour pricing. All specials start at $5 and happy hour locations and offerings are subject to change.

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