World Cup: games and promos in all 11 host cities

Gameday Guide

Petco Park

San Diego, California · San Diego Padres

What size bag can I bring?

12" x 6" x 12"
CLEAR BAG REQUIRED
Bags are prohibited except single-compartment clear plastic bags not exceeding 12" x 6" x 12" and infant and medical bags. Clutches and purses no larger than 5" x 7" are also permitted.
Official bag policy ›

Reserve parking near Petco Park

PSpotHeroReserve Parking

Hotels near Petco Park

Find hotels near Petco Park2 guests · via Expedia

Food worth the line

Petco Park offers a wide variety of food and drink options with all concessions open for in-person pickup, and in-seat delivery available for Dugout Seats in sections 109, 111, 113, 110 and 112 and the entire Terrace Level. A Food and Beverage Finder is available through the contact page and the MLB Ballpark app chatbot to locate offerings nearest a guest's section.

Getting in

Gates. All entry gates open to guests 90 minutes prior to first pitch. Season Ticket Members may enter 2 hours prior to first pitch at two designated gates (Park Boulevard Gate and Home Plate Gate).. Gate times are subject to change for special events, including Opening Day, select promotions, and Postseason play..
Transit. Parking is extremely limited and public transportation and/or rideshare is encouraged; guests are urged to arrive early. Complimentary shuttle service runs between the Padres Parkade, Tailgate Park, the MTS Garage and Petco Park, available two hours prior to a scheduled game through about a half hour after the game.
Rideshare. A designated rideshare (Lyft, Uber, taxi) loading zone is located across the street from the Bayfront Hilton Hotel (next to the Convention Center) on Harbor Drive and Park Boulevard; fans are encouraged to be dropped off and picked up there and take the pedestrian sky bridge toward Petco Park.
Accessibility. All parking lots and structures provide accessible parking spaces at the current parking rate, first come first served. Designated accessible seating includes wheelchair, semi-ambulatory (extra leg room), and transfer (armless aisle) seats, with companion seats in most cases. The Padres offer complimentary Assistive Listening Devices at the Section 108 Guest Service Center, closed captioning of PA announcements via the MLB Ballpark app, complimentary courtesy shuttles and wheelchair escorts, priority elevator access, wheelchair storage at Guest Service Centers (Sections 108, 131, 303 and Gallagher Square), ADA power stations for wheelchair charging, and family/all-gender restrooms at Sections 109, 202, 219, 310 and 311. See the Padres accessibility guide.
Entry. All items are subject to search prior to entry, and security officers at every gate may inspect packages, bags, and purses. An extensive prohibited-items list applies, including alcoholic beverages, firearms and weapons, knives, hard-sided coolers, glass containers, drones, laser pointers, noise-making devices, aerosol cans, selfie sticks, hover boards, and Segways; prohibited items placed in amnesty boxes at the gates are not returned. Re-entry is permitted (digital ticket scanned out and back in), but on select giveaway days re-entry is not applicable until promotional items are exhausted or the completion of the 3rd inning, and re-entry is prohibited once the game or event has concluded. Video surveillance operates at all entry gates 24 hours a day.

Get tickets

ticketmasterGet TicketsTicketNetworkGet Tickets
FFanaticsShop Fan Gear

Frequently asked

What size bag can I bring into Petco Park?

Petco Park requires a clear bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12". Bags are prohibited except single-compartment clear plastic bags not exceeding 12" x 6" x 12" and infant and medical bags. Clutches and purses no larger than 5" x 7" are also permitted.

Can you bring outside food into Petco Park?

Guests may bring food intended for individual consumption (no bulk packaging, pans, or pizza boxes), to be consumed in one's seat; outside food cannot be brought into any ballpark restaurant, club lounge, or suite. Items must be individually wrapped, bagged, or in a single-serve container; projectile foods (oranges, apples, other fruit) must be sliced or sectioned; and food containers must be soft-sided and comply with the bag policy. One factory-sealed, still, clear, unflavored plastic water bottle of one liter or less is allowed, as are soft-sided single juice or milk containers and ADA-required liquids in a sealed container; one-liter reusable water bottles (no glass) are permitted but must be empty upon entry. Outside alcohol is prohibited under California liquor regulations.

When do gates open at Petco Park?

All entry gates open to guests 90 minutes prior to first pitch. Season Ticket Members may enter 2 hours prior to first pitch at two designated gates (Park Boulevard Gate and Home Plate Gate)..

Where do you park for a San Diego Padres game?

Petco Park has on-site lots including Padres Parkade, Lexus Premier Lot, Tailgate Lot (Tailgate Park), MTS Garage, Hilton Bayfront, San Diego Convention Center. Reserve a nearby spot in advance through SpotHero on this page.