Photo & Autograph Sessions (12 ā 2 PM): Padres players and alumni will be available for photo and autograph opportunities at select times at multiple designated locations around Petco Park. Photos and autographs are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are not guaranteed.
Padres FanFest
This season marks the 20th Anniversary of Petco Park and thereās so much to celebrate! Festivities begin with Padres FanFest, presented by SeatGeek, on Sunday, March 24 from 12:30-6:30 PM, featuring scheduled appearances by Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr., Xander Bogaerts, Joe Musgrove, Yu Darvish, Mike Shildt and more. Padres Members receive early entry at 12 PM. Tickets to Padres FanFest are SOLD OUT. A select number of tickets are still available for Padres Season Ticket Members to claim and are limited to (4) tickets per person.
NEW this year, we're hosting the inaugural San Diego Celebrity Softball Game, which will pit Padres alumni Trevor Hoffman and Tony Gwynn, Jr. against each other as opposing managers facing off in a softball game featuring notable Padres fans who are NFL, Olympic, NWSL, WNBA, UFC, collegiate and entertainment legends. Check out the full list of celebrities coming to the game below.
A limited number of tickets are available for the star-studded San Diego Celebrity Softball game! Entry is permitted beginning at 3 PM, and the game will start at 3:30 PM.
A ticket to the Celebrity Softball Game does not allow entry into FanFest earlier than 3 PM PT.
Please note: if you already have FanFest tickets, separate tickets are not required to enjoy this game.
FanFest Activities
Gallagher Square Grand Opening (12-5:30 PM): Check out the completely transformed Gallagher Square. The renovated Gallagher Square provides fans with improved and expanded amenities, and fans will have an opportunity to view their engraved Legacy brick within the Tony Gwynn terrace.
Player Workout (2 ā 3:30 PM): Watch the players workout to prepare for Opening Day while getting to know some Padres veterans and new stars on the roster. Batting practice will feature a āgolden ballā promotion where certain baseballs will have gold stitching. Lucky fans who receive a gold ball can present it at the Padres Team Store for a Padres replica jersey of their choice.
Padres Foundation Garage Sale (12 - 5:30 PM): Fans can shop memorabilia, one-of-a-kind Padres items, and more at the garage sale, which is again expanding to two locations in 2024. All proceeds will benefit the Padres Foundation's charitable efforts.
Gear Up for 2024 (12 ā 6 PM): Secure your Padres merchandise before the 2024 season at the Padres New Era Team Store and retail locations around the park. Find up to 50% off select items at all merchandise locations throughout FanFest!
Player & Leadership Forums (1-2 PM): Fans can attend Q&A panels featuring Padres players, broadcasters and front office executives on the Sycuan Stage in the newly renovated Gallagher Square.
Additional Activities (12-5:30 PM): Fans can enjoy live music from the Padres House Band, try new ballpark food and beverage offerings and the Petco Park classics, and so much more!
San Diego Celebrity Softball Game
San Diego Celebrity Softball Game (3:30-5:30 PM): Join us for the all-new Celebrity Softball game! Padres alumni Trevor Hoffman and Tony Gwynn Jr. will manage two teams stacked with fellow alums and celebrities. You wonāt want to miss this epic game, sure to be full of laughs! Check out the list of celebrity participants:
- Alex Morgan ā 2-Time USWNT World Cup Champion, 2012 Olympic Gold Medalist, 2017 UEFA Champions League Winner and 2013 NWSL Champion
- Drew Brees ā Super Bowl XLIV Champion & Super Bowl XLIV MVP, 13-Time Pro Bowler, 2-Time AP Offensive Player of the Year, 2006 Walter Payton Man of the Year
- Kelsey Plum ā Back-to-Back 2022 & 2023 WNBA Finals Champion, 2022 All-WNBA First & All-Star Game MVP, 2-Time FIBA World Cup Champion, 2020 Olympic Gold Medalist, Number 1 Overall Pick of the 2017 WNBA Draft, Poway native
- Rey Mysterio ā 2023 WWE Hall of Fame Inductee, Former WWE Champion, 2-Time WWE World Heavyweight Champion, 2-Time WWE Intercontinental Champion, 3-Time WWE US Champion, 5-Time WWE Tag Team Champion, 3-Time WWE Cruiserweight Champion, San Diego native
- Landon Donovan ā 3-Time USMNT World Cup Caps, 4-Time US Soccer Athlete of the Year, 4-Time MLS Cup Champion, All-Time Co-Leading USMNT Scorer
- Abby Dahlkemper ā USWNT World Cup Champion, 2-Time NWSL Champion, 2017 NWSL Defender of the Year, Defender of the San Diego Wave
- Chris Olave ā 2022 1st-Round Draft Pick of the New Orleans Saints, 2022 NFL All-Rookie Team, 2-Time 1st-Team All Big-Ten at Ohio State, All-Time Career Touchdown Record Holder at Ohio State, San Ysidro native
- Scheana Marie ā Award-winning television personality of the Emmy Nominated TV Series Vanderpump Rules
- Zeth & Saylor ā Father & Daughter social media personalities with over 17 million social media followers
- Dave McCary ā Producer and longtime Writer/Director of Saturday Night Live, Scripps Ranch native
- Dominick Cruz ā 3-Time UFC Bantamweight Champion, 3-Time WEC Bantamweight Champion
- Miles Doughty ā Founding member of the 2-Time Platinum Award-winning reggae band Slightly Stoopid, Ocean Beach native
- Taylor Knox ā 2011 Surfersā Hall of Fame Inductee, 5-Time Top-10 Ranked ASP Surfer
- Rashid Shaheed ā 2023 All-Pro of the New Orleans Saints, 4-Time NCAA All-American at Weber State, Rancho Penasquitos native
- Kyle Mooney ā Actor, Writer, Producer and Saturday Night Live cast member from 2013-2022, Scripps Ranch native
- Brandon Moreno ā 2-Time UFC Flyweight Champion, First ever Mexican-Born UFC Champion, Tijuana native
- Andre Reed ā 2014 NFL Hall of Fame Inductee, 2-Time All-Pro, 7-Time Pro Bowler, All-Time Receiving Touchdowns leader of the Buffalo Bills
- FaZe Rug ā 2023 Forbes 30 Under 30 Content Creator with over 45 million social media followers
- Rob Machado ā 3-Time US Open of Surfing Champion, 2000 Pipeline Masters Champion, 12-Time WCT Titleholder, 2000 Surfersā Hall of Fame Inductee, 11-Time Top-10 Ranked ASP Surfer, Encinitas native
- Sean Lewis ā San Diego State University Football Coach