Holiday Bowl at Petco Park - KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
*The SDCCU Holiday Bowl is set to take place at Petco Park this Wednesday, December 28. Below is a list of helpful Know Before You Go information for ticketholders to the game. To purchase tickets, visit www.padres.com/holidaybowl. *
Gates open at 2 PM with kickoff beginning promptly at 5 PM! Be sure to arrive early as the first 10,000 fans in attendance will receive a free pass to Seaworld and the first 25,000 fans in attendance will receive Thundersticks to get the energy going thanks to San Diego County Credit Union. Postgame, enjoy one of San Diego’s most iconic fireworks shows, the KGB Sky Show light up the San Diego skyline.
Standard Petco Park policies will be in place for the event. For an enjoyable entry and event experience, please read below for important information before your arrival:
DIGITAL TICKETING
All Holiday Bowl tickets are digital and can be found in the MLB Ballpark or Ticketmaster apps. View our digital ticketing guide for information on how to access and transfer tickets!
In advance of the game, it is recommended that guests transfer tickets to everyone in their party so each individual has their own ticket.
TOYOTA ULTIMATE TAILGATE
Toyota Ultimate Tailgate Suites and Field Tickets are located on the playing field. Please enter Petco Park at the Park Boulevard entrance, located at Tenth Avenue and Park Boulevard beginning at 2 PM. From this entry gate, please take the East Ramp down to the Field. You may also access the field via the Toyota Beach.
All Toyota Ultimate Tailgate Suite and Field Ticket holders will be provided a wristband upon entry, wristbands are only provided at the East Ramp and Toyota Beach entry locations. If you need assistance locating this space, or nearest entrance, please ask a Padres Guest Service Representative.
SUITES AND HOSPITALITY SPACES
You will have access to your suite or hospitality space at 2 PM when gates open. If you need assistance locating your area please ask a Padres Guest Service Representative.
GETTING TO THE GAME
We recommend purchasing reserved parking in-advance. The Lexus Premier Lot, Tailgate Lot, and Padres Parkade open at 9 AM. Please note: Tailgating is only permitted directly behind your vehicle for this event. Avoid traffic and go green by riding the MTS Trolley or San Diego Coaster. For more information, including the Trolley and Coaster schedule, click here.
BAG POLICY & PROHIBITED ITEMS
Petco Park prohibits bags, with the exception of single compartment bags measuring 7” x 10” or smaller, infant and medical bags. Click here for a full list of prohibited items. Petco Park offers lockers for rent (open until 30 minutes following the conclusion of the game) at the Lexus Premier Lot, located across from Home Plate Gate (Park Blvd. and Imperial Ave).
CASHLESS VENUE
Petco Park is a cashless venue. Credit cards, Padres Pay, Google Pay and Apple Pay are accepted at all concessions and retail locations.
If you need assistance or have questions, please call (619) 795-5555.
FREE SEAWORLD SAN DIEGO TICKET TO THE FIRST 10,000 FANS
The first 10,000 fans to arrive at Petco Park for the SDCCU Holiday Bowl on December 28, 2022, will receive a FREE SeaWorld San Diego ticket. SeaWorld admission valid through January 8, 2023, to celebrate SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration. SeaWorld San Diego tickets will be distributed at each of the four main entrances at Petco Park, limited to one SeaWorld ticket per game attendee, on a first come, first served basis and while supplies last. See holidaybowl.com for details.
PETCO PARK TOURS
Petco Park Tours presented by Bub’s at the Ballpark are happening December 26-28! Enjoy our specialty Holiday Bowl Tours and go behind-the-scenes to see America’s #1 Ballpark transformed to a world class college football stadium! To book your tour click here.
Monday, December 26: 10 AM, 11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM & 2 PM
Tuesday, December 27: 10 AM, 11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM & 2 PM
Wednesday, December 28: 10 AM, 11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM (please note the 1 PM tour requires a Holiday Bowl game ticket and includes first access into the stadium)
TAILGATE OPPORTUNITY
Tailgate Opportunity Venue 808 is the host of the Official Tailgate of the 2022 SDCCU Holiday Bowl. Buy tickets for unlimited food and drink from 2PM-4PM before an unforgettable night of college football and the 101.5 KGB Sky Show.
BOWL WEEK EVENTS
San Diego’s Biggest Holiday Party starts on Tuesday, December 27th with the Snapdragon Bowl Bash. This free family-friendly party in the Gaslamp features a battle of the Oregon and North Carolina marching bands, and plenty more festivities.
Get a kick-start to game day by registering for the SDCCU Holiday Bowl 5K Walk/Run which takes place along San Diego’s beautiful harbor front at 9:45 AM.
The Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade presented by Kaiser Permanente starts in the same location as the 5K at 10:00 AM. Enjoy free street-side viewing of world-class marching bands, magnificent floats, entertaining drill teams, and a procession of enormous balloons- more than any other parade!