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Do The Padres Play Today?

Batter up, San Diego! Are you ready to see the Padres at Petco Park in 2026? Feel downtown San Diego’s electric buzz, the sunshine and all the colorful energy. Step inside America’s #1 ballpark, see the crowd, hear the crack of the bat, taste the salty sea air as our local heroes take the field. We’ve waited half a year for this. Let’s play ball!

Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just catching a game while visiting San Diego, we have everything you need to know to plan your perfect day at Petco Park: including dates, times, opponents, and ticket information for attending Padres games in 2026. So what are you waiting for? Check out the San Diego Padres schedule today and get ready for a season of unforgettable baseball!

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2026 Padres Schedule Highlights

After Spring Training, the Padres 2026 season starts with a bang. The team opens at home on March 26 against the Detroit Tigers and closes the season at Petco Park against the Arizona Diamondbacks on September 25–27. Along the way, fans can look forward to marquee rivalries and interleague showdowns.

Home Opener

Read about the Padres 2026 home opener.

Holidays

In 2026, the Padres will play home games on the following holidays:

• Mother’s Day (May 10): vs St. Louis Cardinals
• Memorial Day Weekend (May 25-27): vs Philadelphia Phillies
• Labor Day (September 7): vs Washington Nationals

Popular Out-of-Town Rivalries

• Padres vs San Francisco Giants
• Padres vs Los Angeles Dodgers
• Padres vs Colorado Rockies
• Padres vs Arizona Diamondbacks
• Padres vs Seattle Mariners (Vedder Cup)
• Padres vs New York Yankees

Padres 2026 Schedule

The San Diego Padres schedule for 2026 has been revealed.

2026 Key Dates and Highlights

• Opening Day 2026: March 26, 2026 vs Detroit Tigers
• Last Homestand: Arizona Diamondbacks, September 25-27, 2026
• Interleague Play (Home): Seattle Mariners: April 14-16, 2026 Chicago White Sox: May 1-3, 2026 Oakland Athletics: May 18-20, 2026 Toronto Blue Jays: July 10-12, 2026 Houston Astros: August 7-9, 2026 Minnesota Twins: August 21-23, 2026 New York Yankees: September 4-6, 2026
• Interleague Play (Away): Boston Red Sox: April 3-5, 2026 Los Angeles Angels: April 17-19, 2026 Seattle Mariners: May 15-17, 2026 Baltimore Orioles: June 12-14, 2026 Texas Rangers: June 19-21, 2026 Kansas City Royals: July 17-19, 2026 Cleveland Guardians: August 14-16, 2026 Tampa Bay Rays: August 28-30, 2026

San Diego Hotels

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Schedule: What Time Do The Padres Play

SD Padres home game start time is most commonly 6:40 PM, with Petco Park day games starting at 1:10 PM. Read more about varying game times.

Now let’s see what kind of ball there is left to play. Is there a home game today at Petco Park?

March/April Schedule (Home Games)

• Thursday, March 26, 2026 – 1:10 PM vs. Detroit Tigers – Get Tickets
• Friday, March 27, 2026 – 6:40 PM vs. Detroit Tigers – Get Tickets
• Saturday, March 28, 2026 – 5:40 PM vs. Detroit Tigers – Get Tickets
• Monday, March 30, 2026 – 6:40 PM vs. San Francisco Giants – Get Tickets
• Tuesday, March 31, 2026 – 6:40 PM vs. San Francisco Giants – Get Tickets
• Wednesday, April 1, 2026 – 1:10 PM vs. San Francisco Giants – Get Tickets
• Thursday, April 9, 2026 – 6:40 PM vs. Colorado Rockies – Get Tickets
• Friday, April 10, 2026 – 6:40 PM vs. Colorado Rockies – Get Tickets
• Saturday, April 11, 2026 – 5:40 PM vs. Colorado Rockies – Get Tickets
• Sunday, April 12, 2026 – 1:10 PM vs. Colorado Rockies – Get Tickets
• Tuesday, April 14, 2026 – 6:40 PM vs. Seattle Mariners – Get Tickets
• Wednesday, April 15, 2026 – 6:40 PM vs. Seattle Mariners – Get Tickets
• Thursday, April 16, 2026 – 5:40 PM vs. Seattle Mariners – Get Tickets
• Monday, April 27, 2026 – 6:40 PM vs. Chicago Cubs – Get Tickets
• Tuesday, April 28, 2026 – 6:40 PM vs. Chicago Cubs – Get Tickets
• Wednesday, April 29, 2026 – 1:10 PM vs. Chicago Cubs – Get Tickets

View complete 2026 Padres schedule