Gear Up for 2026
Secure your Padres merchandise before the 2026 season at the Padres New Era Team Store. The Team Store in the Western Metal Building and the store in Gallagher Square will be open.
Padres FanFest
Padres FanFest, presented by SeatGeek, returns Saturday, January 31 to Petco Park from 10 AM – 4 PM! Padres Season Ticket Members, Partners, and Waitlist Members will enjoy early entry beginning at 9 AM.
Admission to Padres FanFest is free, but you must claim a ticket in advance. Please use the corresponding buttons below to claim up to four (4) tickets. Members, Partners, and Waitlist Members should use their unique code sent via email and the public should use code Padres26. There will be two different tickets with unique entry times – 10 AM or 1 PM. Admission will only be permitted beginning with the time listed on the ticket. The deadline to claim tickets to FanFest was Friday, Jan. 30 at 11:59 PM PT.
Autograph Reservations – SOLD OUT for 2026
To improve the fan experience and reduce wait times, we introduced a new reservation system for players and alumni autographs at FanFest 2026. Fans who claimed a ticket by Monday, January 12 at 11:59 PM PT had the ability to make a reservation during a specific time to guarantee an autograph. While the number of reservations will be limited, this new process aims to deliver more interactions with our players. See below for additional details:
- Limit of two (2) autograph reservations per account; one (1) autograph reservation guarantees one (1) person access to an autograph.
- Must have FanFest tickets (by Monday, January 12 at 11:59 PM PT) to participate in this autograph reservation opportunity.
- Members, Partners, and Waitlist Members have priority access to autographs and are eligible to book all available reservation windows.
- Fans with 10 AM entry tickets will have access to 10 AM, 11 AM, and 12 PM (Noon) autograph sessions, and fans with 1 PM entry tickets will have access to reserve for the 1 PM, 2 PM or 3 PM sessions.
- Eligible fans received an email on Wednesday, January 14, which contained their unique promo code and ticket link to unlock access beginning Thursday, January 15 at 10 AM PT.
Autograph reservations are officially sold out. We’re looking forward to seeing you for a great event with several fun, free activities including the Padres Foundation Garage Sale, Player Q&As in Gallagher Square, access to the playing field, and the ability for kids to run the bases.
*Read below to learn more about the schedule of events. Please note, player appearances as well as events and activities are subject to change.
2026 FanFest
Gallagher Square
The Play Ball Field will be open, and kids can enjoy the Nuna Playground, inflatables, and face painters in Gallagher Square.
Member Benefits
As a reminder, Members will receive 10% off concessions and merchandise. All Padres Season Ticket Members are encouraged to stop by Membership HQ to say hello to their dedicated Account Representatives!
Schedule of Events
9 AM – 4 PM: Padres Foundation Garage Sale
Visit the Garage Sale near the Park Blvd Plaza to shop one-of-a-kind Padres items! All proceeds benefit the Padres Foundation.
9 AM – 4 PM: Fun on the Field
Fans can enjoy several activities on the field. Kids under the age of 14 can participate in Kids Run the Bases, presented by Chick-fil-A. Additionally, fans can pitch in the bullpen, catch a fly ball, snap a photo in the dugout, and take a tour of the Grounds Crew equipment! You can access the field at four unique locations: Section 118, Section 119, the Toyota Beach/Craft Pier, and the East Ramp.
11 AM – 2 PM: Padres Player & Leadership Forums – Throughout the day, Padres players and leadership will be speaking on the Sycuan Stage in Gallagher Square.
- Players Forum #1: 11 AM
- Padres Leadership Forum: 12:15 PM
- Player Forum #2: 1:15 PM
10 AM – 4 PM: Padres Player & Alumni Autographs
FanFest autographs are by reservation only and are now sold out. If you made an autograph reservation, you received an email on Thursday, January 29 with the subject line, “FanFest Autograph Reservation Information” from padres@mail.mlbemail.com. Please check your spam and trash folder. This email will include more information on your designated autograph location and time.
Additional FanFest activities include a 360 Photobooth at the top of the Home Plate Gate Stairs near sections F/G, a chance to preview the 2026 Giveaways in Premier Club Suite 4 on the main concourse, and the opportunity to view the recently renovated Western Metal Building Rooftop! The Play Ball Field will be open for select clinics, and kids can enjoy the Nuna Playground, inflatables, and face painters in Gallagher Square.
Please note, all activity times and locations subject to change.
Entry Times and Policies
- Admission will only be permitted beginning with the time listed on the ticket.
- Gates will open at 10 AM (9 AM for Members, Waitlist Members, and Partners); fans can enter the Home Plate Gate, Gaslamp Gate, East Village Gate, or Balboa Gate.
- We encourage guests to arrive early, and re-entry will be allowed.
- For enhanced ballpark security, metal detection will be in place at all entry gates. Padres gameday entry and security policies will remain in effect.
Getting to Petco Park
We expect a large crowd for 2026 Padres FanFest and strongly recommend ticket holders to arrive early. While parking is free in Padres controlled lots, spots are very limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis in the Lexus Premier Lot, Tailgate Lot, and Padres Parkade. Padres parking lots will open at 7 AM.
Please note: Tailgating is not permitted in the Tailgate Lot for this event.
Looking for parking in additional lots in downtown San Diego? Reserve a space on SpotHero, the proud parking partner of the San Diego Padres.
For guests using 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 Blvd. We encourage guests to get dropped off and picked up at this location and then take the pedestrian sky bridge towards Petco Park.
Explore the MTS Trolley and take the easy way to get to the show! For more information, including the Trolley and Coaster schedule, click here.