SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres today announced details surrounding the 2023 Opening Series presented by Sycuan Casino Resort against the Colorado Rockies when left-handed pitcher Blake Snell takes the mound with first pitch scheduled for 1:10 p.m. Extremely limited tickets remain for Padres Opening Day as well as the remaining Opening Series games.

Thursday’s pregame ceremony will feature all the pageantry of Opening Day, including the unfurling of the United States-shaped flag, held by 75 Season Ticket Members. Saxophonist Jason Brown, who also performed the first National Anthem in Petco Park history when the ballpark opened in 2004, will perform the National Anthem and will be followed by a MH-60S helicopter flyover performed by a Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron EIGHT FIVE. 2007 National League Cy Young Award winner Jake Peavy, who will be inducted into the Padres Hall of Fame later this season, will throw the game’s Ceremonial First Pitch. In addition, Petty Officer 2^nd Class Charitee Swift-Day, United States Navy, will perform God Bless America prior to the 7^th-inning stretch.

All Petco Park gates will open at 11:00 a.m. for Opening Day. This will afford fans the opportunity to enter early and enjoy all Petco Park has to offer. Fans should be in their seats no later than 12:30 p.m. to enjoy the entire 2023 Opening Day pregame ceremony.

With a sellout expected for Opening Day and high attendance expected for Opening Series, fans are advised to enter the ballpark early and pre-purchase parking. Fans can purchase parking for off-site locations, including the San Diego Convention Center and Bayfront Hilton, by visiting www.padres.com/transportation. Guests without pre-purchased parking passes are encouraged to utilize public transportation or rideshare services and take advantage of a convenient pickup and drop off rideshare location at the Bayfront Hilton.

Continuing this year, standard Petco Park security procedures, including walk-through metal detectors, will be in place for every game. All fans must be screened as they enter the ballpark. Fans also will continue to have their bags checked by ballpark security staff prior to reaching entry gates and going through metal detectors. For enhanced ballpark security and to expedite the entry process for all guests, Petco Park will prohibit bags with the exception of single-compartment bags measuring 7” x 10” or smaller, drawstring bags, fanny packs, plastic grocery bags and infant and medical bags. Additional information, including a list of items that are permitted and prohibited at Petco Park, can be found at www.mlb.com/padres/ballpark/entry-policies.

The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) will continue to offer all three Trolley Lines — the Sycuan Green Line, the UC San Diego Blue Line and the Orange Line — for fans this season with direct service to Petco Park and increased service following the game. The UC San Diego Blue Line, which was created last year, will run southbound from UTC to Petco Park daily, providing a convenient stop for fans at the 12^th and Imperial station in Downtown. The North County Transit District (NCTD) will offer COASTER service with southbound trains departing from Oceanside Transit Center on Opening Day. Free parking is available at all North County Coaster stations and Coaster Regional Day passes include free trolley connections. For more information and updates, visit the Petco Park transportation page at www.padres.com/transportation.

Game two of the Opening Series presented by Sycuan Casino Resort on Friday will feature Party in the Park: BeerFest presented by Southwest Airlines in Gallagher Square with $5 beer specials from a variety of local and national partners, including Budweiser and Ballast Point, as the Padres face the Rockies at 6:40 p.m. Brandon Moreno, Two-Time UFC Flyweight Champion & Tijuana Native, will throw the game’s Ceremonial First Pitch, and Grammy nominated R&B Recording Artist and Chula Vista Native Frankie J will perform the National Anthem. Saturday’s game will be highlighted by a pregame performance by the new Padres House Band on the Sycuan Stage at Gallagher Square. Scheduled to perform prior to every Saturday home game, the Padres House Band will perform a mix of rock, oldies, pop and country music. The Paw Squad will also make their 2023 debut on Saturday by greeting guests in Gallagher Square followed by a pregame lap around the Warning Track. Jason Myers, Seattle Seahawks Two-Time NFL Pro Bowl Kicker and San Diego Native, will throw the game’s Ceremonial First Pitch.

Sunday will be highlighted by the Opening Series Hat giveaway presented by Sycuan Casino Resort (available to the first 40,000 fans in attendance), as well as Military Opening Day presented by USAA, KidsFest presented by SDG&E and Postgame Kids Run the Bases. Military Opening Day presented by USAA will feature a baseline ceremony with representatives from each branch of the armed services, the Starting Nine military taking the field and a performance by the U.S. Navy parachute team Leap Frogs. KidsFest presented by SDG&E returns bigger and better in 2023 with bounce houses and other inflatables, games, face painters, balloon artists and more kid-friendly activities in Gallagher Square. Following the game, kids 14 and under are invited to run the bases. Kids and their families can begin lining up following the conclusion of the eighth inning at the top of the ramp leading to the Craft Pier presented by Ballast Point on K Street.

The Padres will continue their opening homestand with a two-game set against the Arizona Diamondbacks from April 3-4. Monday’s game on April 3 will be highlighted by Bark at the Park presented by Petco and Autism Acceptance Night in partnership with Autism Society San Diego, Autism Speaks and other local autism organizations. A special Autism Acceptance Theme Game package is available for purchase and includes a limited-edition themed Padres hat and a donation to a local Autism-focused organization. Tuesday’s game on April 4 will feature a Salute to First Responders and will include a baseline ceremony with 80 first responder leaders from 22 departments, a special pregame ceremony and a flyover from two United States Customs & Border Protection Air & Marine Operations Blackhawk helicopters. Following an off-day on Wednesday, April 5, the team will begin their 2023 road schedule with a four-game series at Atlanta and a three-game series at New York (NL).

Tickets for all home games can be purchased through www.padres.com, the MLB Ballpark App or the Advance Ticket Windows at Petco Park. As Petco Park offers completely digital ticketing, fans are encouraged to download the MLB Ballpark app and select the Padres as their favorite team to access their digital tickets throughout the 2023 season.