2024 Season: Know Before you Go

Below is a complete guide to everything you need to know as you prepare to come to Petco Park.

DIGITAL TICKETING & BALLPARK APP HOW TO’S

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 Account Manager to access and manage your tickets, as well as how to access your tickets in the Ballpark app. Follow the step-by-step guides to learn how to access, transfer, exchange (Members-only!), or donate your tickets. All tickets can 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.

Once again, Petco Park will be utilizing Ticketmaster SafeTix and screenshots will no longer 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. If you have an iPhone and do not have iOS16, you may be able to access Account Manager from a web browser on your phone to access your digital tickets. 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.

ENTRY POLICIES

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.

GATE TIMES & GATE ACCESS ADVISORY

Please see the schedule below for the various gate times for weekend series against the D-backs and Braves. When entering certain gates, fans will have access to only select locations until all gates are open (designated by “Public Gates” on the schedule):

Friday, July 5:

4:00 PM Gallagher Square Gates*

4:30 PM Member Gates & Public Gates

6:40 PM First Pitch

Saturday, July 6:

4:00 PM Gallagher Square Gates*

4:30 PM Member Gates

5:00 PM Public Gates

6:40 PM First Pitch

Sunday, July 7:

10:30 AM Gallagher Square Gates*

11:00 AM Member Gates

11:30 AM Public Gates

1:10 PM First Pitch

Friday, July 12:

4:00 PM Gallagher Square Gates*

4:30 PM Member Gates & Public Gates

6:40 PM First Pitch

Saturday, July 13:

1:45 PM Gallagher Square Gates*

2:15 PM Member Gates

2:45 PM Public Gates

4:15 PM First Pitch

Sunday, July 14:

10:30 AM Gallagher Square Gates*

11:00 AM Member Gates

11:30 AM Public Gates

1:10 PM First Pitch

*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.

CONCESSIONS & MOBILE ORDERING

Concession stands are open on all levels of the ballpark with new offerings including Gelati & Peccati, An’s Gelato, and Spiro’s Mediterranean Cuisine, plus additional locations of your favorites including San Diego’s Finest Chicken in the Mercado! 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).

Select the Padres as your favorite team in the MLB Ballpark app to enhance your gameday! Use our interactive Ballpark Map and our Food Finder to see which food and beverage locations are closest to you!

GETTING TO THE GAME

Public Transportation

When planning your trip to Petco Park, 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.

HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS

Star Wars Weekend - July 5 - 7

Petco Park will enter a galaxy far, far away for Star WarsTM Weekend this July 5-7. On Friday, rally your fellow Jedi and head to the Padres Cantina in Gallagher Square for a Star Wars-themed Party in the Park starting at 4:00 PM. On Saturday, don't miss the postgame Galactic Fireworks Spectacular. And on Sunday, you’ll have the chance to meet and interact with iconic Star WarsTM characters as they make appearances throughout Gallagher Square and the ballpark.

Seattle Mariners & Atlanta Braves Series - July 9 - 14

The homestand will continue with the Seattle Mariners and Atlanta Braves coming to town July 9 – 14. On Wednesday, July 10, celebrate the 1984 Padres and take home a throwback hat giveaway, thanks to San Diego Community Power. This hat is available to the first 40,000 fans.

On Friday, head to Gallagher Square before the game for CervezaFest, presented by Southwest Airlines. Enjoy $5 Mexican beer specials and live music before the game.

Sundays are perfect for families! Don’t miss KidsFest, presented by SDG&E, out in Gallagher Square featuring bounce houses, face painters, and more. After the game, don’t forget, kids 14 and under can run the bases, presented by Chick-Fil-A!

We’ll see you at Petco Park!

FAQ’S AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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