San Diego Rodeo

San Diego Rodeo

The San Diego Rodeo returns to Petco Park, January 10-12, 2025! Enjoy this three-day family-friendly event, featuring some of the world’s top rodeo athletes competing for more than $800,000 in prize money. C5 Rodeo Co. and Outriders Presents are partnering with the Padres to help bring an authentic rodeo experience and will continue to incorporate cultural practices featuring local charros.

Arrive early on Friday and Saturday night for BeerFest in Gallagher Square! Don’t miss the pre-event drink specials starting at $5 from the time gates open at 4 PM until the Rodeo at 6 PM.

Saturday tickets are officially sold out, but you can still purchase tickets to Friday and Sunday, or 3-Day passes for access to all days, including Saturday!

If you want to enjoy the Rodeo from a private space, you can reserve a renovated suite or all-inclusive hospitality area. Request more information using the button below.

Official Rodeo After Parties

Come for the rodeo, stay for the PARTY! New for 2025, there will be daily rodeo after parties featuring musical performances from top country stars! Friday night will feature Elle King, Saturday will feature Ryan Bingham and the Texas Gentlemen, and Championship Sunday will feature Colter Wall. A separate ticket is required. We encourage fans to buy their Rodeo tickets (links above) and add-on these After Parties, but you can also just buy a post-event concert ticket using the links below.

The San Diego Rodeo is funded in part with City of San Diego Tourism Marketing District Assessment Funds.

Know Before You Go

We look forward to seeing you at Petco Park for the San Diego Rodeo, Friday, January 10 - Sunday, January 12! Guests are encouraged to arrive early.

Gates will open at 4 PM for Friday and Saturday’s events, and 12 PM for Sunday’s event. No re-entry is permitted.

Arrive early on Friday and Saturday night for BeerFest in Gallagher Square! Don’t miss the pre-event drink specials starting at $5 from the time gates open at 4 PM until the Rodeo at 6 PM.

Entry Gates

VIP

  • Guests with VIP Tickets should enter the VIP/Media Gate (located at Park Boulevard and Imperial Avenue). Once inside the gates, please proceed to the Blue Shield Concierge Desk to receive your VIP wristband and enter the on-field area.

Seating Bowl

Guests with seating bowl tickets may enter at any gate listed below:

  • East Village Gate located at the intersection of K St and 10th Ave.

  • Gaslamp Gate located at the intersection of K St and 7th Ave.

  • Park Blvd Gate located at the intersection of Park Blvd and 10th Ave. (Saturday only)

Suites

Guests who purchased a suite can enter through the Suite Entrance located on Park Blvd, or any of the designated seating bowl entrances beginning at 4 PM. Suites will remain open (30) minutes following the conclusion of the event. A Padres Guest Experience representative can direct you to your suite should you need assistance.

  • East Village Gate located at the intersection of K St and 10th Ave.

  • Gaslamp Gate located at the intersection of K St and 7th Ave.

  • Suite Entry located at the intersection of Park Blvd & Imperial Ave.

Rodeo After Party Concerts

Fans who purchased tickets to the Rodeo After Party Concerts featuring Elle King (Friday), Ryan Bingham and the Texas Gentlemen (Saturday), and Colter Wall (Sunday), please visit any after party tent to pick up your wristband for the Post Rodeo Concert. Wristbanding locations can be found in Gallagher Square, at Section 105, and in Palm Court Plaza. Only fans with wristbands will be permitted to attend the Rodeo After Party Concerts in Gallagher Square.

Fans who only purchased tickets to the Rodeo After Party Concert and not the Rodeo can enter the concert via the Balboa Gate on J St and 9th Ave. Concert gates open at 8 PM on Friday and Saturday and 5 PM on Sunday.

Bag Policy & Prohibited Items

Petco Park prohibits bags with the exception for single compartment clear plastic bags not exceeding 12” X 6” X 12” and infant and medical bags, and clutches and purses no larger than 5” X 7”. Petco Park offers lockers for rent (open until 30 minutes following the conclusion of the event) located near the Park Blvd Entrance on 10th Avenue.

Please note: banners, signs, and posters will not be permitted into the venue.

Click here for more information on Petco Park’s prohibited items.

Digital Ticketing

All tickets are digital and can be found in either the MLB Ballpark app or Ticketmaster app. View our digital ticketing guide for details on how to access, transfer, and more! In advance of the event, please transfer tickets to each person in your party so each individual has their own ticket on their mobile device.

Getting to Petco Park

We expect a large crowd for this event and strongly recommend ticket holders to arrive early. Padres parking lots will open at 2 PM on Friday and Saturday, and 10 AM on Sunday for pre-purchased passes. Day-of parking will be subject to availability. Purchase pre-paid Padres parking below.

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.

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.

Cashless & Smoke-Free Venue

Petco Park is a cashless venue. Credit cards, Padres Pay, Google Pay and Apple Pay are accepted at all concessions locations. Petco Park is also a smoke-free facility; use of tobacco, vaping, e-cigarettes are not allowed inside the venue, however designated smoking areas will be available at each main gate.