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Bargains at PETCO Park!

No doubt, baseball is the great American pastime.  With 162 games of the regular season, ½ of which are played at home, there’s nothing like the great baseball experience!  Basically, if you avoid the beer and purchase tickets for affordable seating (least expensive assigned seat is in the bleachers at $9), take public transportation, and avoid paying $30 to park your gas-guzzler… you will have a head start on your kids’ college education!  

Save on Tickets

Pre-Purchase Tickets! 

Buy ahead, of course,  and you’ll save a few bucks on ticket prices. Get tickets in advance. The earlier you buy them, the better they’ll be.  If you buy them online, resist Ticketmaster’s offer of your being able to print your tickets right away, as you’ll pay a convenience fee for printing them on your own computer.  Instead, have them mailed to you for free or held at Will Call.

Right Field Pavilion ”Bases Loaded Tickets“ Deal

These $45 tickets (sections 219-225 on the first base side of the Toyota Terrace Level) contain $20 worth of ballpark concession and/or merchandise value.  These tickets can be used at all fixed Toyota Terrace concession stands and merchandise locations as well as Club 19.

Park at the Park Tickets Offer Many Options

During the non-game times this area is considered a neighborhood park for the downtown residents.  On game days, take the kids and let them burn some energy and play around and the fun playground.  For $5 per person ($7 for premium games), you can chill on a blanket or recline on the grass and enjoy the game on the big screen.  If you get there early enough (try one hour), plant your blanket on the hill which has a full view of the infield and batter, as well as most of right field.  Also, you pretty much have free reign of most of the ballpark.  The bar in the Western Metal Supply Company building has balconies which are cool, and if you get there early you can grab some seats.  Other favs. are standing-room-only areas in the left-field corner, above aisles 122-124, and above isles 101 and 102, which are right behind home plate!  Go frugal-icious Friars!   

Got kids under 36"?

PETCO Park offers FREE admission to children less than 36 inches in height, but an adult with a valid ticket has to be with them.  These children must sit in the lap of the adult.

Coca-Cola Friends and Family Days

For 22 of the 26 Saturday and Sunday home games (excluding April 28 & 29 and June 23 & 24) get 4 Upper Reserved tickets, 4 hot dogs and 4 Cokes for just $55!

2-for-1 days by Bullfrog

Get 2 tickets for the price of 1 in four select seating sections and enjoy 2 hot dogs for the price of 1 on select day games starting at 12:35pm:

Thu., May 29 

Thu., June 12

Thu., June 26

Thu., July 9

Thu., Aug. 14

Wed., Aug. 27

Rewards Programs

Compadres Season Ticket Rewards 

These rewards are now exclusively reserved for Padres Season Ticket holders.  Become a season ticket holder and you’ll get exclusive savings opportunities throughout the season.

Frequent Friar Rewards Club 

Check out the single-game buyer guest rewards program.  Guests age 15 and older can join.  Get instant benefits with more than $40 in value, plus the opportunity to earn rewards for single-game ticket purchases during the regular season.  Make sure to keep your card when purchasing single-game tickets online, by phone or at the Padre’s ticket windows to receive 1 point for every $1 spent on Padres single-game ticket purchases.  Also, you will have the ability to check your points online.  Cost: $10.00.

2008 U.S. Bank Junior Padres

Kids 14 and younger are eligible for membership, but a parent or guardian must be present when kids sign up.  Each will scan his/her own card and game ticket during a Padres’ home game at a kiosk to receive points (10 per game), and a voucher automatically is printed to redeem for prizes. 

Sunday Giveaways for Kids under 13

Great giveaways (caps, T-shirts, pins, backpacks, etc.) are rewarded to kids on Sundays during the summer (”Kids’ Days“).

Save on Kid-Friendly Food

July Dollar Days

During every Padres home game in July hot dogs and soft drinks are each only $1.  You have a limit of four items per purchase.  The $1 offer is good on Friar Franks, Veggie Dogs and regular size sodas only.  All beer is $1 off!  Good while supplies last.

Munch Out at The Friar Shack

Head down near the bleachers near Park at the Park and grab some grub for the kids for cheap for $1.50.  Peanut butter and jelly, popcorn, hot dogs, drinks and more will be kind to your pocketbook.

Take Your Own Beverages

Bottles, cans, thermoses, jugs, and containers larger than 16" x 16" x 8" are not allowed.  Sealed, bottled water under one-half liter (20 oz.) and soft-sided single juice or milk containers are the only outside beverages allowed.

Take Your Own Food

You can take your own food, but the items have to be consumed in the general seating or designated picnic areas.  Outside food cannot be brought into any restaurant, club lounge, or suite.  All food items should be wrapped, bagged or left inside a container. If it can be thrown (like hurt if you throw), it has to be sliced (i.e., oranges, apples).  Not enough time to prepare grub?  Grab some tacos at nearby Valentine’s Mexican or Taco Del Mar, or grab a sandwich at Dirty Del’s, 7-11 or Subway… that’s only if you want a break from those warm homemade tuna sandwiches. 

Other Ways to Save

Save on Gas/Parking

Take public transportation!  The Coaster, for about $10 roundtrip from North County, will transport you to downtown’s Santa Fe station.  Then either grab a free transfer to a trolley or take a 20-minute walk to Petco Park. 

Go on Tuesday and receive $6 off the purchase price of a Padres ticket valued at $12 or more when you show your Coaster ticket!

Street parking is free after 6 p.m.

Washington Mutual parking lot at 7th and Broadway: $10.00, walk 6 blocks. 

Pay $8 for parking underneath the San Diego Convention Center.

Also, remember that meters are turned off on Sundays and most holidays.

For more parking ideas click here.   

Avoid Purchasing Padres Gear

Resist your children begging for Padres paraphernalia.  Remember that caps and shirts cost less outside the stadium.

Giveaway Days are great for kids and for big kids... The kids get something to take home and you don't have to pay for it!

Have fun!  For the Padres official website click here!