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San Diego Padres Release 2025 Schedule

Padres to host weekend series against three Interleague teams including the Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers and Boston Red Sox
July 18, 2024

The San Diego Padres released their schedule for the 2025 regular season today featuring three weekend series at Petco Park against notable American League opponents, including the Seattle Mariners, the Texas Rangers, and the Boston Red Sox.

Padres Select 10 Players On Day Three Of The 2024 MLB First-year Player Draft

July 16, 2024

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres selected 10 players on the third and final day of Major League Baseball’s 2024 First-Year Player Draft and took 22 players overall. In the 2024 Draft, the Padres selected 13 position players (four outfielders, four shortstops, two third basemen, one first baseman and

Padres Select 10 Players On Day Two Of The 2024 MLB First-year Player Draft

July 15, 2024

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres selected 10 players on the second day of Major League Baseball’s 2024 First-Year Player Draft and have taken 12 players overall. In the first two days of the draft, the Padres selected seven position players (two shortstops, two third basemen and three outfielders)

Padres Select Kash Mayfield with 25th Overall Pick in Major League Baseball's 2024 First-Year Player Draft

July 14, 2024

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres selected left-handed pitcher Kash Mayfield from Elk City High School (Okla.) with the 25th overall pick in MLB’s 2024 First-Year Player Draft, President of Baseball Operations & General Manager A.J. Preller and Vice President of Amateur and International Scouting Chris Kemp announced today.

San Diego Padres and Sports San Diego announce new venue for Holiday Bowl

June 11, 2024

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres and Sports San Diego jointly announced today that after two successful seasons hosting the Holiday Bowl at Petco Park (2022-23), the Holiday Bowl will be moving to Snapdragon Stadium beginning in December 2024. “It was our honor to host the Holiday Bowl at

Padres homestand report

June 6, 2024

Homestand No. 7 at a Glance Thu, June 6 vs. ARI @ 6:40 p.m. Giveaway: Xander Bogaerts Bobblehead (Coca-Cola) Theme Game: Educator Appreciation Night (National University) Ceremonial First Pitch: Arian Foster, 4X NFL Pro Bowl Running Back, San Diego native Fri, June 7 vs. ARI @ 6:40 p.m. City Connect

Padres acquire INF Luis Arraez from Marlins

May 4, 2024

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres have acquired infielder Luis Arráez and cash considerations from the Miami Marlins in exchange for first baseman Nathan Martorella, outfielders Dillon Head and Jakob Marsee, and right-handed pitcher Woo-Suk Go, President of Baseball Operations and General Manager A.J. Preller announced today. A two-time

Padres Homestand No. 4 Release - April 26-May 1

April 26, 2024

FRI, April 26 vs. PHI @ 6:40 p.m. City Connect Friday Party in the Park: BeerFest (Southwest Airlines) SAT, April 27 vs. PHI @ 5:40 p.m. Padres House Band (Nova Kombucha) Membership Batting Practice Viewing Pregame Ceremony: Fernando Tatis Jr. & Ha-Seong Kim Rawlings Gold Glove Award Ceremony & Kim

Navy to posthumously present Peter Seidler with Public Service Medal

Sheel Seidler to receive medal on Peter’s behalf during pregame ceremony
April 21, 2024

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres announced today that the U.S. Navy will posthumously present beloved former Chairman and Owner Peter Seidler with the Public Service Medal as part of today’s Military Salute pregame ceremonies. The award, which is the highest that a civilian not employed by the Department

Padres homestand report

April 8, 2024

Homestand No. 2 at a Glance Mon, April 8 vs. CHC @ 6:40 p.m. Pregame Ceremony: Johnny Ritchey Scholarship Presentation Membership Batting Practice Viewing Ceremonial First Pitch: Ronika Stone, 3x All-PAC 12 at the University of Oregon and Middle Blocker for the San Diego Mojo Tues, April 9 vs. CHC

Padres announce roster for 2024 Opening Series at Petco Park

March 28, 2024

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres have finalized their 26-man roster for the 2024 Opening Series at Petco Park, President of Baseball Operations & General Manager A.J. Preller announced today. Right-handed pitchers Pedro Avila, Dylan Cease and Matt Waldron have been added to the 26-man roster after being designated

Padres announce Opening Series details presented by Sycuan Casino Resort

March 27, 2024

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres today announced details surrounding the 2024 Opening Series at Petco Park presented by Sycuan Casino Resort against the San Francisco Giants. Right-handed pitcher Yu Darvish will take the mound against the Giants with first pitch scheduled for 1:10 p.m. Tickets for Padres Opening

Padres announce Eve as Petco Park Events' new third venue

March 26, 2024

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres today announced that their special events team, Petco Park Events, has signed on a new event space, Eve, in partnership with developer IQHQ. Eve is located on the top level of the Edge building in IQHQ’s Research and Development District (RaDD), a world-class

Padres announce Opening Day sellout against the Giants

Limited number of park passes available in the all new Gallagher Square; SDSU watch party to follow
March 25, 2024

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres announced today that Opening Day at Petco Park presented by Sycuan Casino Resort against the San Francisco Giants on Thursday, March 28 has sold out. A limited number of park passes are still available in the newly renovated Gallagher Square by visiting www.padres.com/tickets.

Peter Seidler Celebration of Life moved up; Padres FanFest cancelled

FanFest Ticketholders Will Have Opportunity to Claim Free Tickets to Exhibition Game of Their Choice Next Week in Select Seating Areas While Tickets Remain
March 21, 2024

SAN DIEGO – Due to expected inclement weather this weekend, including the possibility of thunderstorms, heavy rain and gusty winds, the Padres have moved up the Peter Seidler Celebration of Life ceremony by two hours on Saturday (3/23) and cancelled FanFest on Sunday (3/24) while offering FanFest ticketholders access to

Padres announce 2024 Opening Day roster

March 19, 2024

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – The San Diego Padres have finalized their Opening Day 26-man roster for the Seoul Series, President of Baseball Operations & General Manager A.J. Preller announced today. The club has selected the contracts of outfielder Jackson Merrill and infielders Graham Pauley and Tyler Wade, and optioned catcher

Padres acquire RHP Dylan Cease from White Sox

March 13, 2024

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres have acquired right-handed pitcher Dylan Cease from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for right-handers Steven Wilson, Drew Thorpe and Jairo Iriarte, and outfielder Samuel Zavala, President of Baseball Operations and General Manager A.J. Preller announced today. Cease, 28, set a career high

Padres Season Ticket Memberships Have Sold Out

Single-Game Tickets Remain; “On-Deck” Season Ticket Waitlist Relaunched
March 12, 2024

SAN DIEGO – Thanks to our faithful fans, the Padres have set a new franchise record for season ticket memberships, eclipsing the previous mark set in 2023, and Memberships for the 2024 season have now sold out. Beginning today, all remaining tickets for the 2024 season will be available on

Padres Announce Ludacris to Perform at Third Annual Dinner on the Diamond presented by Sycuan Casino Resort

Table reservations are available now for this exclusive VIP dining experience with Padres players
March 6, 2024

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres and Padres Foundation announced today that rapper Ludacris will perform his chart-topping hits on stage at the Third Annual Dinner on the Diamond presented by Sycuan Casino Resort. This unforgettable evening will take place at Petco Park on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at

Chris Stapleton at Petco Park: Know Before You Go

March 1, 2024

Chris Stapleton is performing at Petco Park tomorrow, March 2nd, as part of his “All American Road Show” with special guests Turnpike Troubadours and Elle King. This marks the first of the venue’s record-tying seven stadium shows on the Petco Park Concert Lineup in 2024 (also, 2022). Please see below

Padres sign Jurickson Profar to one-year contract

February 24, 2024

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres have signed infielder/outfielder Jurickson Profar to a one-year contract through the 2024 season, President of Baseball Operations and General Manager A.J. Preller announced today. Profar, 30, split the 2023 season between the Colorado Rockies and Padres, batting a combined .242 (111-for-459) with 27

Padres announce roster for inaugural San Diego Celebrity Softball Game

Softball game will cap off the 2024 Padres FanFest presented by SeatGeek
February 15, 2024

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres today announced the celebrity roster that will participate in the club’s inaugural San Diego Celebrity Softball Game as part of the 2024 Padres FanFest presented by SeatGeek. The game, scheduled for 3:30-5:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 24, will take place on the playing

Padres announce 2024 spring broadcast schedule

- All 25 preseason games in 2024 will be available via television, radio or webcast-
February 14, 2024

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres today announced their broadcast schedule for 2024 Spring Training presented by Southwest Airlines, featuring 25 preseason games that will be available to fans via television, radio or webcast. Padres.TV, the re-branded, direct-to-consumer streaming option for all home and away Padres games (excluding National

Padres sign Wandy Peralta to a four-year contract

February 9, 2024

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres have signed left-handed reliever Wandy Peralta (WAHN-dee) to a four-year contract through the 2027 season, President of Baseball Operations and General Manager A.J. Preller announced today. The agreement includes three player options, allowing Peralta to either opt-out or extend the contract after each

Padres to Host Celebration of Life for Peter Seidler

Team Will Also Wear “PS” Jersey Patch to Honor Seidler During 2024 Season
February 8, 2024

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres today announced plans to honor their beloved former Chairman and Owner, Peter Seidler, with a celebration of life ceremony at Petco Park on Saturday, March 23 at 1:00 p.m. PT. The team will also wear a “PS” jersey patch in Seidler’s memory during